Charlotte, NC weather in November
In November, Charlotte sees highs around 63°F and lows around 40°F: cool, with some rain. Rain falls on about 8 days.
- Normal high
- 63°F
- Normal low
- 40°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 3.3 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 68°F | 58°F |
| Normal low | 44°F | 37°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 25% | 29% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:44 am / 5:29 pm | 7:12 am / 5:11 pm |
| Daylight | 10.7 h | 10.0 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 am44°Fdew point 39°F
- 9 am50°Fdew point 40°F
- Noon58°Fdew point 39°F
- 3 pm61°Fdew point 39°F
- 6 pm55°Fdew point 39°F
- 9 pm51°Fdew point 40°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Charlotte Douglas Airport (6 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 41% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 47%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F12 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 below7 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 3.3 in; a dry November brings about 1.7 in and a wet one about 4.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.1 in.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202001: average high 70°F
- Coolest November1995: average high 57°F
- Wettest November2015: 10.0 in
- Driest November2007: 0.5 in
- Highest reading83°F (November 10, 2006)
- Lowest reading13°F (November 22, 2008)
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 | 73°F | 63°F | 55°F |
| Normal low | 50°F | 40°F | 35°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 8 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 17 | 12 | 5 |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | 10.3 h | 9.8 h |
Highs change by -10°F from October and -8°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Columbia, SC85 mi · high 69°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Fayetteville, WV196 mi · high 54°F · 11 wet days
How Charlotte ranks in November
- Normal high168th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 10 in North Carolina
- Wet days198th driest of 378
- Comfortable days131st most of 341
What to pack for Charlotte in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 40°F, highs near 63°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 8 days
Frost in November
The first fall frost typically comes around Nov 3; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 22. All frost dates for Charlotte.
Heating and cooling
November has 415 heating degree days and 6 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Charlotte in November?
The normal high is 63°F and the normal low is 40°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 13°F (November 22, 2008).
Does it rain a lot in Charlotte in November?
About 8 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.3 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2015 (10.0 in); the driest was in 2007 (0.5 in).
Does it snow in Charlotte in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 0.1 in.
Is November a good time to visit Charlotte?
November ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Charlotte (59 out of 100). It has about 12 comfortable days. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Charlotte Douglas Airport (USW00013881), 6.3 mi W of the city center, 728 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (723140-13881), 6.3 mi W of the city center, 730 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.