Columbia, MO weather in November
In November, Columbia sees highs around 55°F and lows around 36°F: cool, with some rain. Expect about 8 wet days. Snowfall averages about 0.8 in.
- Normal high
- 55°F
- Normal low
- 36°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 2.7 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.8 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 61°F | 49°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 31°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 30% | 27% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:36 am / 5:09 pm | 7:08 am / 4:47 pm |
| Daylight | 10.5 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 (Central Time).
A typical November day
- 6 am39°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 am43°Fdew point 35°F
- Noon50°Fdew point 36°F
- 3 pm52°Fdew point 35°F
- 6 pm47°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 pm44°Fdew point 34°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Columbia Rgnl Airport (11 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 57% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 40%.
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 snow8 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below12 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 2.7 in; a dry November brings about 1.4 in and a wet one about 3.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.8 in.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20201999: average high 65°F
- Coolest November1996: average high 45°F
- Wettest November2015: 8.4 in
- Driest November2017: 0.4 in
- Highest reading83°F (November 1, 2016)
- Lowest reading0°F (November 8, 1991)
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 | 68°F | 55°F | 44°F |
| Normal low | 47°F | 36°F | 27°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 14 | 6 | 1 |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | 10.1 h | 9.5 h |
Highs change by -13°F from October and -11°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Branson, MO167 mi · high 61°F · 7 wet days
- Drier: Lee's Summit, MO110 mi · high 53°F · 5 wet days
- Cooler: Des Moines, IA195 mi · high 48°F · 8 wet days
How Columbia ranks in November
- Normal high224th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 7 in Missouri
- Wet days218th driest of 378
- Comfortable days198th most of 341
What to pack for Columbia in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 36°F, highs near 55°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 8 days
Heating and cooling
November has 592 heating degree days and 3 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Columbia in November?
The normal high is 55°F and the normal low is 36°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 0°F (November 8, 1991).
Does it rain a lot in Columbia in November?
About 8 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.7 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2015 (8.4 in); the driest was in 2017 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Columbia in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 0.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is November a good time to visit Columbia?
November ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Columbia (49 out of 100). It has about 6 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Columbia Rgnl Airport (USW00003945), 11 mi SE of the city center, 893 ft (186 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Columbia U Of M (USC00231801), 1.0 mi SE of the city center, 770 ft (63 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Columbia Regional Airport (724450-03945), 11 mi SE of the city center, 893 ft (186 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.