Detroit, MI weather in November
Expect chilly weather with frequent rain in Detroit in November, with highs near 48°F and lows near 34°F. Rain or snow falls on about 11 days. Snowfall averages about 1.9 in.
- Normal high
- 48°F
- Normal low
- 34°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 2.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.9 in
- snow on the ground 2 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 54°F | 42°F |
| Normal low | 39°F | 30°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 35% | 39% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:05 am / 5:25 pm | 7:40 am / 5:01 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 am39°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 am41°Fdew point 33°F
- Noon45°Fdew point 33°F
- 3 pm46°Fdew point 33°F
- 6 pm44°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 pm42°Fdew point 33°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Detroit City Airport (6 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 37% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 55%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 30
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 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 snow11 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 more2 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 2.6 in; a dry November brings about 1.7 in and a wet one about 3.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.9 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 41°F
- Wettest November2011: 6.0 in
- Driest November2009: 0.6 in
- Highest reading76°F (November 10, 2020)
- Lowest reading9°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 | 61°F | 48°F | 37°F |
| Normal low | 45°F | 34°F | 26°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 9.8 h | 9.1 h |
Highs change by -13°F from October and -11°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Cincinnati, OH236 mi · high 55°F · 11 wet days
How Detroit ranks in November
- Normal high309th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 8 in Michigan
- Wet days321st driest of 378
- Comfortable days271st most of 341
What to pack for Detroit in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 34°F, highs near 48°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
Heating and cooling
November has 711 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Detroit in November?
The normal high is 48°F and the normal low is 34°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 9°F (November 13, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Detroit in November?
About 11 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.6 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2011 (6.0 in); the driest was in 2009 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Detroit in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 1.9 in, and snow covers the ground on about 2 days.
Is November a good time to visit Detroit?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Detroit (40 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Detroit City Airport (USW00014822), 5.7 mi NNE of the city center, 626 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall and snow depth: Detroit Metro Airport (USW00094847), 16 mi WSW of the city center, 631 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Flint Bishop Intl Airport (USW00014826), 57 mi NW of the city center, 770 ft (172 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Detroit City Airport (725375-14822), 5.5 mi NNE of the city center, 623 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.