Chattanooga, TN weather in November
In November, Chattanooga sees highs around 62°F and lows around 40°F: cool, with some rain. Rain falls on about 9 days.
- Normal high
- 62°F
- Normal low
- 40°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 4.8 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 68°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 45°F | 37°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 29% | 33% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:02 am / 5:47 pm | 7:30 am / 5:29 pm |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | 10.0 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 am44°Fdew point 39°F
- 9 am47°Fdew point 40°F
- Noon56°Fdew point 40°F
- 3 pm60°Fdew point 39°F
- 6 pm56°Fdew point 40°F
- 9 pm50°Fdew point 41°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Chattanooga Lovell Airport (6 mi away); average wind 5 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F11 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 snow9 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below7 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in November
Normal precipitation is 4.8 in; a dry November brings about 3.5 in and a wet one about 5.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more. Snow is very rare.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202001: average high 70°F
- Coolest November1997: average high 55°F
- Wettest November2011: 8.1 in
- Driest November2012: 1.6 in
- Highest reading86°F (November 1, 2016)
- Lowest reading19°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 | 74°F | 62°F | 53°F |
| Normal low | 51°F | 40°F | 35°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 9 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 16 | 11 | 3 |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | 10.3 h | 9.8 h |
Highs change by -12°F from October and -9°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Columbus, GA180 mi · high 68°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Lexington, KY213 mi · high 56°F · 10 wet days
How Chattanooga ranks in November
- Normal high175th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 7 in Tennessee
- Wet days260th driest of 378
- Comfortable days142nd most of 341
What to pack for Chattanooga in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 40°F, highs near 62°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Frost in November
The first fall frost typically comes around Nov 9; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 27. All frost dates for Chattanooga.
Heating and cooling
November has 421 heating degree days and 5 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Chattanooga in November?
The normal high is 62°F and the normal low is 40°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 19°F (most recently on November 19, 2014).
Does it rain a lot in Chattanooga in November?
About 9 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.8 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2011 (8.1 in); the driest was in 2012 (1.6 in).
Does it snow in Chattanooga in November?
Snow is very rare: the 1991-2020 normal for November rounds to 0.0 in.
Is November a good time to visit Chattanooga?
November ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Chattanooga (58 out of 100). It has about 11 comfortable days. The best months are April and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Chattanooga Lovell Airport (USW00013882), 6.2 mi E of the city center, 671 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Lovell Field Airport (723240-13882), 6.3 mi E of the city center, 669 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).