Ann Arbor, MI weather in November
November in Ann Arbor: chilly, with frequent rain and some snow. Highs 48°F, lows 31°F, about 14 wet days and about 4.1 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 48°F
- Normal low
- 31°F
- Wet days
- 14
- 2.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 4.1 in
- snow on the ground 2 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 55°F | 41°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 26°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 43% | 50% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:08 am / 5:28 pm | 7:43 am / 5:03 pm |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 9.3 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 am37°Fdew point 31°F
- 9 am39°Fdew point 32°F
- Noon45°Fdew point 33°F
- 3 pm47°Fdew point 32°F
- 6 pm43°Fdew point 32°F
- 9 pm40°Fdew point 32°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Detroit Willow Run Airport (10 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 43% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 53%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 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 snow14 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below16 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more2 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 2.8 in; a dry November brings about 2.1 in and a wet one about 3.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 4.1 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202001: average high 56°F
- Coolest November2018: average high 40°F
- Wettest November2011: 5.7 in
- Driest November2012: 0.8 in
- Highest reading78°F (November 10, 2020)
- Lowest reading-3°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 | 62°F | 48°F | 36°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 31°F | 22°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 14 | 17 |
| Comfortable days | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 9.8 h | 9.2 h |
Highs change by -14°F from October and -12°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Cincinnati, OH223 mi · high 55°F · 11 wet days
- Drier: Warren, MI40 mi · high 48°F · 10 wet days
How Ann Arbor ranks in November
- Normal high312th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 8 in Michigan
- Wet days348th driest of 378
- Comfortable days270th most of 341
What to pack for Ann Arbor in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 31°F, highs near 48°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 14 days
- Waterproof boots – about 4.1 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 16 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 773 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Ann Arbor in November?
The normal high is 48°F and the normal low is 31°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was -3°F (November 13, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Ann Arbor in November?
About 14 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.8 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2011 (5.7 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.8 in).
Does it snow in Ann Arbor in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 4.1 in, and snow covers the ground on about 2 days.
Is November a good time to visit Ann Arbor?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Ann Arbor (39 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Ann Arbor U Of Mich (USC00200230), 3.7 mi ENE of the city center, 813 ft (68 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Detroit Willow Run Airport (USW00014853), 10 mi ESE of the city center, 777 ft (104 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Toledo Express Airport (USW00094830), 47 mi S of the city center, 669 ft (212 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Willow Run Airport (725376-14853), 11 mi ESE of the city center, 708 ft (173 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.