Cincinnati, OH weather in November
In November, Cincinnati sees highs around 55°F and lows around 34°F: cool, with frequent rain. Expect about 11 wet days. Snowfall averages about 0.8 in.
- Normal high
- 55°F
- Normal low
- 34°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 2.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.8 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 | 38°F | 31°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 36% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:05 am / 5:37 pm | 7:37 am / 5:16 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 (Eastern Time).
A typical November day
- 6 am39°Fdew point 34°F
- 9 am42°Fdew point 36°F
- Noon50°Fdew point 37°F
- 3 pm53°Fdew point 36°F
- 6 pm48°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 pm43°Fdew point 36°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Cincinnati Lunken Airport (5 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 50% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 45%.
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 snow11 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 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 2.9 in; a dry November brings about 1.9 in and a wet one about 4.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.8 in.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202001: average high 62°F
- Coolest November1996: average high 47°F
- Wettest November2010: 5.6 in
- Driest November2012: 0.6 in
- Highest reading82°F (November 8, 2020)
- Lowest reading12°F (November 13, 2019)
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 | 45°F |
| Normal low | 44°F | 34°F | 28°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 11 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 15 | 6 | 1 |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | 10.1 h | 9.5 h |
Highs change by -13°F from October and -10°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Knoxville, TN220 mi · high 61°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Fishers, IN99 mi · high 50°F · 11 wet days
How Cincinnati ranks in November
- Normal high218th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 6 in Ohio
- Wet days307th driest of 378
- Comfortable days195th most of 341
What to pack for Cincinnati in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 34°F, highs near 55°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
Heating and cooling
November has 612 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 Cincinnati in November?
The normal high is 55°F and the normal low is 34°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 12°F (most recently on November 13, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Cincinnati in November?
About 11 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.9 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2010 (5.6 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Cincinnati in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 0.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is November a good time to visit Cincinnati?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Cincinnati (49 out of 100). It has about 6 comfortable days. The best months are April, May and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Cincinnati Lunken Airport (USW00093812), 5.2 mi E of the city center, 490 ft (62 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Cincinnati Northern Ky Airport (USW00093814), 9.4 mi WSW of the city center, 869 ft (317 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Cina Muni Apt/Lukn Fd Apt (724297-93812), 5.3 mi E of the city center, 475 ft (77 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.