Lexington, KY weather in November
November in Lexington: cool, with frequent rain. Highs 56°F, lows 36°F, about 10 wet days.
- Normal high
- 56°F
- Normal low
- 36°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 3.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 62°F | 50°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 32°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:03 am / 5:39 pm | 7:34 am / 5:18 pm |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | 9.7 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical November day
- 6 am41°Fdew point 34°F
- 9 am43°Fdew point 36°F
- Noon50°Fdew point 37°F
- 3 pm53°Fdew point 37°F
- 6 pm49°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 pm45°Fdew point 36°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Lexington Bluegrass Airport (8 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 53% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 43%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F6 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below11 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 3.4 in; a dry November brings about 2.0 in and a wet one about 4.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.4 in.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202001: average high 63°F
- Coolest November1996: average high 48°F
- Wettest November2011: 7.7 in
- Driest November2009: 1.0 in
- Highest reading83°F (November 1, 2016)
- Lowest reading11°F (November 19, 2014)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
November compared with October and December
| October | November | December | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 69°F | 56°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 47°F | 36°F | 30°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 10 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 15 | 6 | 2 |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | 10.1 h | 9.6 h |
Highs change by -13°F from October and -10°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Nashville, TN182 mi · high 61°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Fishers, IN156 mi · high 50°F · 11 wet days
How Lexington ranks in November
- Normal high214th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 3 in Kentucky
- Wet days298th driest of 378
- Comfortable days196th most of 341
What to pack for Lexington in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 36°F, highs near 56°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
Heating and cooling
November has 569 heating degree days and 2 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Lexington in November?
The normal high is 56°F and the normal low is 36°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 11°F (November 19, 2014).
Does it rain a lot in Lexington in November?
About 10 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.4 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2011 (7.7 in); the driest was in 2009 (1.0 in).
Does it snow in Lexington in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 0.4 in.
Is November a good time to visit Lexington?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Lexington (49 out of 100). It has about 6 comfortable days. The best months are April, May and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Lexington Bluegrass Airport (USW00093820), 8.0 mi W of the city center, 980 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Blue Grass Airport (724220-93820), 8.4 mi W of the city center, 962 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.