Akron, OH weather in November
Akron is chilly in November, with frequent rain and some snow: highs average 51°F and nights drop to about 34°F. Expect about 13 wet days. Snowfall averages about 3.3 in.
- Normal high
- 51°F
- Normal low
- 34°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 3.1 in total
- Snowfall
- 3.3 in
- snow on the ground 2 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 57°F | 45°F |
| Normal low | 39°F | 30°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 40% | 47% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:57 am / 5:22 pm | 7:30 am / 4:58 pm |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | 9.5 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 am38°Fdew point 32°F
- 9 am40°Fdew point 33°F
- Noon45°Fdew point 34°F
- 3 pm47°Fdew point 33°F
- 6 pm43°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 pm41°Fdew point 33°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Akron Canton Rgnl Airport (12 mi away); average wind 10 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F3 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 snow13 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below14 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more2 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 3.1 in; a dry November brings about 2.2 in and a wet one about 3.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 3.3 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202015: average high 58°F
- Coolest November1996: average high 41°F
- Wettest November2017: 6.3 in
- Driest November2012: 0.8 in
- Highest reading77°F (November 10, 2020)
- Lowest reading7°F (November 19, 2014)
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 | 63°F | 51°F | 40°F |
| Normal low | 44°F | 34°F | 26°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 13 | 16 |
| Comfortable days | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 9.9 h | 9.3 h |
Highs change by -12°F from October and -11°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Charleston, WV189 mi · high 57°F · 11 wet days
- Drier: Warren, MI124 mi · high 48°F · 10 wet days
How Akron ranks in November
- Normal high284th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 6 in Ohio
- Wet days341st driest of 378
- Comfortable days247th most of 341
What to pack for Akron in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 34°F, highs near 51°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 13 days
- Waterproof boots – about 3.3 in of snow in a typical year
Heating and cooling
November has 677 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Akron in November?
The normal high is 51°F and the normal low is 34°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 7°F (November 19, 2014).
Does it rain a lot in Akron in November?
About 13 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.1 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2017 (6.3 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.8 in).
Does it snow in Akron in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 3.3 in, and snow covers the ground on about 2 days.
Is November a good time to visit Akron?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Akron (40 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and humidity and wind by hour: Akron Canton Rgnl Airport (USW00014895), 12 mi SSE of the city center, 1,208 ft (248 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Akron Fulton Intl Airport (USW00014813), 4.2 mi SE of the city center, 1,044 ft (84 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Akron-Canton Regional Airport (725210-14895), 12 mi SSE of the city center, 1,210 ft (250 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).