Dayton, OH weather in November
November in Dayton: chilly, with some rain. Highs 52°F, lows 33°F, about 10 wet days and about 0.8 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 52°F
- Normal low
- 33°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 3.0 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 | 59°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 38°F | 29°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 32% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:05 am / 5:35 pm | 7:37 am / 5:13 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 am38°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 am41°Fdew point 35°F
- Noon48°Fdew point 35°F
- 3 pm50°Fdew point 35°F
- 6 pm46°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 pm42°Fdew point 34°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Wright Patterson AFB (9 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 snow10 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 3.0 in; a dry November brings about 1.7 in and a wet one about 3.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 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 November2018: average high 42°F
- Wettest November2018: 6.2 in
- Driest November2009: 0.9 in
- Highest reading81°F (November 2, 1999)
- Lowest reading7°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 | 41°F |
| Normal low | 44°F | 33°F | 26°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 14 | 5 | 1 |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 10.0 h | 9.4 h |
Highs change by -14°F from October and -11°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Louisville, KY135 mi · high 58°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Lansing, MI206 mi · high 47°F · 12 wet days
How Dayton ranks in November
- Normal high269th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 6 in Ohio
- Wet days282nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days207th most of 341
What to pack for Dayton in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 33°F, highs near 52°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
Heating and cooling
November has 674 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 Dayton in November?
The normal high is 52°F and the normal low is 33°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 7°F (November 13, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Dayton in November?
About 10 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.0 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (6.2 in); the driest was in 2009 (0.9 in).
Does it snow in Dayton 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 Dayton?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Dayton (46 out of 100). It has about 5 comfortable days. The best months are April, May and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Dayton Mcd (USC00332067), 0.3 mi N of the city center, 720 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Dayton Intl Airport (USW00093815), 10 mi N of the city center, 1,000 ft (260 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Wright Patterson AFB (USW00013840), 9.1 mi NE of the city center, 823 ft (83 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: J.m.cox Dayton International Airport (724290-93815), 10 mi N of the city center, 993 ft (253 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.