St. Louis, MO weather in November
Expect cool weather with some rain in St. Louis in November, with highs near 56°F and lows near 37°F. Rain or snow falls on about 9 days. Snowfall averages about 0.9 in.
- Normal high
- 56°F
- Normal low
- 37°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.9 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 62°F | 49°F |
| Normal low | 43°F | 33°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 30% | 30% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:27 am / 5:01 pm | 6:58 am / 4:40 pm |
| Daylight | 10.6 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 am42°Fdew point 34°F
- 9 am46°Fdew point 35°F
- Noon51°Fdew point 35°F
- 3 pm53°Fdew point 35°F
- 6 pm49°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 pm46°Fdew point 35°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from St Louis Lambert Intl Airport (13 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 32% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 54%.
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 snow9 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below9 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 3.4 in; a dry November brings about 2.0 in and a wet one about 4.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.9 in.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20201999: average high 64°F
- Coolest November1996: average high 45°F
- Wettest November1996: 6.5 in
- Driest November1999: 0.7 in
- Highest reading85°F (November 2, 2016)
- Lowest reading8°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 | 69°F | 56°F | 45°F |
| Normal low | 49°F | 37°F | 29°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 14 | 7 | 2 |
| 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, MO215 mi · high 61°F · 7 wet days
- Drier: Lee's Summit, MO226 mi · high 53°F · 5 wet days
- Cooler: Davenport, IA201 mi · high 50°F · 9 wet days
How St. Louis ranks in November
- Normal high215th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 7 in Missouri
- Wet days252nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days184th most of 341
What to pack for St. Louis in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 37°F, highs near 56°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
November has 560 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 St. Louis in November?
The normal high is 56°F and the normal low is 37°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 8°F (November 8, 1991).
Does it rain a lot in St. Louis in November?
About 9 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.4 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 1996 (6.5 in); the driest was in 1999 (0.7 in).
Does it snow in St. Louis in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 0.9 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is November a good time to visit St. Louis?
November ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for St. Louis (50 out of 100). It has about 7 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: St Louis Lambert Intl Airport (USW00013994), 13 mi NW of the city center, 531 ft (67 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Cahokia St Louis Airport (USW00003960), 4.4 mi SSE of the city center, 413 ft (51 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Lambert-St Louis International Airport (724340-13994), 13 mi NW of the city center, 531 ft (67 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.