Lafayette, LA weather in November
November in Lafayette: mild, with some rain. Highs 72°F, lows 50°F, rain on about 8 days. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 72°F
- Normal low
- 50°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 4.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 4
- dew point 65°F+
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 76°F | 68°F |
| Normal low | 54°F | 47°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 26% | 29% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:22 am / 5:20 pm | 6:46 am / 5:07 pm |
| Daylight | 11.0 h | 10.4 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical November day
- 6 am53°Fdew point 50°F
- 9 am60°Fdew point 52°F
- Noon68°Fdew point 51°F
- 3 pm69°Fdew point 50°F
- 6 pm63°Fdew point 52°F
- 9 pm58°Fdew point 52°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Lafayette Rgnl Airport (2 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 62% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 32%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F15 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more4 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow8 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below1 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in November
Normal precipitation is 4.4 in; a dry November brings about 2.0 in and a wet one about 6.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202016: average high 77°F
- Coolest November1992: average high 66°F
- Wettest November2000: 11.6 in
- Driest November1999: 0.8 in
- Highest reading89°F (November 6, 2015)
- Lowest reading25°F (November 13, 2019)
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 | 81°F | 72°F | 64°F |
| Normal low | 60°F | 50°F | 45°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 8 | 15 | 10 |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | 10.6 h | 10.2 h |
Highs change by -9°F from October and -8°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Cooler: Tyler, TX243 mi · high 66°F · 9 wet days
How Lafayette ranks in November
- Normal high80th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 5 in Louisiana
- Wet days207th driest of 378
- Comfortable days81st most of 341
What to pack for Lafayette in November
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 8 days
Heating and cooling
November has 179 heating degree days and 54 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Lafayette in November?
The normal high is 72°F and the normal low is 50°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest November reading was 89°F (November 6, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Lafayette in November?
About 8 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.4 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2000 (11.6 in); the driest was in 1999 (0.8 in).
Is November a good time to visit Lafayette?
November ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for Lafayette (65 out of 100). It has about 15 comfortable days. The best months are March, April and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Lafayette Rgnl Airport (USW00013976), 2.3 mi SE of the city center, 38 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Lafayette (USC00165021), 2.7 mi W of the city center, 25 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Lafayette Regional Airport (722405-13976), 2.5 mi SE of the city center, 35 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.