Kansas City, MO weather in November
Kansas City is cool and mostly dry in November: highs average 55°F and nights drop to about 36°F. Rain or snow falls on about 5 days. Snowfall averages about 1.1 in.
- Normal high
- 55°F
- Normal low
- 36°F
- Wet days
- 5
- 1.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.1 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 | 42°F | 31°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 19% | 16% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:45 am / 5:17 pm | 7:17 am / 4:56 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 (2 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°F7 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 snow5 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below11 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 1.8 in; a dry November brings about 0.9 in and a wet one about 2.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.1 in.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20201999: average high 65°F
- Coolest November1992: average high 46°F
- Wettest November1992: 5.8 in
- Driest November2017: 0.06 in
- Highest reading82°F (November 8, 2006)
- Lowest reading7°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 | 49°F | 36°F | 27°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| Comfortable days | 15 | 7 | 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, MO185 mi · high 61°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Des Moines, IA180 mi · high 48°F · 8 wet days
How Kansas City ranks in November
- Normal high226th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 7 in Missouri
- Wet days81st driest of 378
- Comfortable days187th most of 341
What to pack for Kansas City in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 36°F, highs near 55°F
Frost in November
The first fall frost typically comes around Nov 2; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 21. All frost dates for Kansas City.
Heating and cooling
November has 591 heating degree days and 3 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Kansas City in November?
The normal high is 55°F and the normal low is 36°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 7°F (November 8, 1991).
Does it rain a lot in Kansas City in November?
About 5 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.8 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 1992 (5.8 in); the driest was in 2017 (0.06 in).
Does it snow in Kansas City in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 1.1 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is November a good time to visit Kansas City?
November ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Kansas City (51 out of 100). It has about 7 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Kansas City Downtown Airport (USW00013988), 1.8 mi NW of the city center, 742 ft (156 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Kansas City Intl Airport (USW00003947), 16 mi NNW of the city center, 1,005 ft (107 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: C.r. Wheeler Downtown Arpt (724463-13988), 2.0 mi NNW of the city center, 742 ft (156 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.