Independence, MO weather in November
Expect chilly weather with some rain in Independence in November, with highs near 53°F and lows near 34°F. Rain or snow falls on about 7 days. Snowfall averages about 1.2 in.
- Normal high
- 53°F
- Normal low
- 34°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 2.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.2 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 59°F | 47°F |
| Normal low | 39°F | 29°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 26% | 22% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:45 am / 5:17 pm | 7:16 am / 4:55 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 am41°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 am44°Fdew point 34°F
- Noon51°Fdew point 34°F
- 3 pm53°Fdew point 34°F
- 6 pm49°Fdew point 34°F
- 9 pm46°Fdew point 34°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Kansas City Downtown Airport (10 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 66% 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°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 snow7 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below14 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 2.4 in; a dry November brings about 1.3 in and a wet one about 2.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.2 in.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20201999: average high 64°F
- Coolest November1992: average high 44°F
- Wettest November1998: 6.9 in
- Driest November2007: 0.4 in
- Highest reading82°F (November 9, 2006)
- Lowest reading1°F (November 9, 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 | 67°F | 53°F | 42°F |
| Normal low | 45°F | 34°F | 24°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 7 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 14 | 6 | 1 |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | 10.1 h | 9.5 h |
Highs change by -14°F from October and -11°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Branson, MO181 mi · high 61°F · 7 wet days
How Independence ranks in November
- Normal high249th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 7 in Missouri
- Wet days147th driest of 378
- Comfortable days199th most of 341
What to pack for Independence in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 34°F, highs near 53°F
Heating and cooling
November has 653 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Independence in November?
The normal high is 53°F and the normal low is 34°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 1°F (most recently on November 9, 1991).
Does it rain a lot in Independence in November?
About 7 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.4 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (6.9 in); the driest was in 2007 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Independence in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 1.2 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is November a good time to visit Independence?
November ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Independence (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 and frost dates: Independence (USC00234154), 2.4 mi SE of the city center, 985 ft (50 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Kansas City Downtown Airport (USW00013988), 9.9 mi WNW of the city center, 742 ft (293 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: C.r. Wheeler Downtown Arpt (724463-13988), 9.6 mi WNW of the city center, 742 ft (293 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.