Columbus, OH weather in November
In November, Columbus sees highs around 52°F and lows around 35°F: chilly, with frequent rain. Expect about 11 wet days. Snowfall averages about 1.2 in.
- Normal high
- 52°F
- Normal low
- 35°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 2.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.2 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 59°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 39°F | 31°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 38% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:01 am / 5:29 pm | 7:33 am / 5:07 pm |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 9.6 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 33°F
- 9 am41°Fdew point 34°F
- Noon48°Fdew point 35°F
- 3 pm50°Fdew point 34°F
- 6 pm47°Fdew point 34°F
- 9 pm44°Fdew point 34°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Columbus Port Columbus Intl Airport (7 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 32% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 59%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F5 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 below12 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 2.8 in; a dry November brings about 2.0 in and a wet one about 3.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.2 in.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202001: average high 60°F
- Coolest November1996: average high 44°F
- Wettest November2018: 5.7 in
- Driest November2009: 0.4 in
- Highest reading80°F (November 1, 2016)
- Lowest reading11°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 | 66°F | 52°F | 42°F |
| Normal low | 45°F | 35°F | 27°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 11 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 13 | 5 | 1 |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 10.0 h | 9.4 h |
Highs change by -14°F from October and -10°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Charleston, WV133 mi · high 57°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Lansing, MI208 mi · high 47°F · 12 wet days
How Columbus ranks in November
- Normal high261st warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 6 in Ohio
- Wet days308th driest of 378
- Comfortable days217th most of 341
What to pack for Columbus in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 35°F, highs near 52°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
Heating and cooling
November has 641 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 Columbus in November?
The normal high is 52°F and the normal low is 35°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 11°F (November 13, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Columbus in November?
About 11 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.8 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (5.7 in); the driest was in 2009 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Columbus in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 1.2 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is November a good time to visit Columbus?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Columbus (45 out of 100). It has about 5 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Columbus Port Columbus Intl Airport (USW00014821), 6.6 mi ENE of the city center, 810 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Wright Patterson AFB (USW00013840), 56 mi W of the city center, 823 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Port Columbus International Airport (724280-14821), 6.8 mi ENE of the city center, 810 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.