Cleveland, OH weather in November
Expect chilly weather with frequent rain and some snow in Cleveland in November, with highs near 51°F and lows near 37°F. Rain or snow falls on about 13 days. Snowfall averages about 4.5 in.
- Normal high
- 51°F
- Normal low
- 37°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 3.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 4.5 in
- snow on the ground 3 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 57°F | 45°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 32°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 42% | 47% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:58 am / 5:22 pm | 7:32 am / 4:58 pm |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | 9.4 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 am43°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 am44°Fdew point 34°F
- Noon47°Fdew point 35°F
- 3 pm48°Fdew point 35°F
- 6 pm46°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 pm45°Fdew point 34°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Cleveland Burke Airport (1 mi away); average wind 13 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F4 of 30
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 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 in8 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below12 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more3 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 2.6 in and a wet one about 4.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 4.5 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202016: average high 58°F
- Coolest November1996: average high 42°F
- Wettest November1992: 6.5 in
- Driest November2012: 0.8 in
- Highest reading80°F (November 1, 2016)
- Lowest reading10°F (November 18, 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 | 64°F | 51°F | 40°F |
| Normal low | 47°F | 37°F | 28°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 13 | 16 |
| Comfortable days | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 9.9 h | 9.2 h |
Highs change by -13°F from October and -11°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Huntington, WV216 mi · high 57°F · 10 wet days
- Drier: Warren, MI96 mi · high 48°F · 10 wet days
How Cleveland ranks in November
- Normal high275th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 6 in Ohio
- Wet days344th driest of 378
- Comfortable days232nd most of 341
What to pack for Cleveland in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 37°F, highs near 51°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 13 days
- Waterproof boots – about 4.5 in of snow in a typical year
Frost in November
The first fall frost typically comes around Nov 12; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Nov 1. All frost dates for Cleveland.
Heating and cooling
November has 631 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Cleveland in November?
The normal high is 51°F and the normal low is 37°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 10°F (November 18, 2014).
Does it rain a lot in Cleveland in November?
About 13 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 1992 (6.5 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.8 in).
Does it snow in Cleveland in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 4.5 in, and snow covers the ground on about 3 days.
Is November a good time to visit Cleveland?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Cleveland (41 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Cleveland (USW00014820), 10 mi SW of the city center, 763 ft (109 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Cleveland Burke Airport (USW00004853), 1.4 mi NNE of the city center, 584 ft (70 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (725240-14820), 10 mi SW of the city center, 777 ft (123 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).