Knoxville, TN weather in November
November in Knoxville: cool, with some rain. Highs 61°F, lows 35°F, about 9 days with rain.
- Normal high
- 61°F
- Normal low
- 35°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 4.1 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 66°F | 55°F |
| Normal low | 39°F | 32°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 30% | 33% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:58 am / 5:40 pm | 7:26 am / 5:21 pm |
| Daylight | 10.7 h | 9.9 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 am42°Fdew point 38°F
- 9 am45°Fdew point 39°F
- Noon54°Fdew point 40°F
- 3 pm58°Fdew point 39°F
- 6 pm54°Fdew point 39°F
- 9 pm49°Fdew point 39°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Knoxville Mcghee Tyson Airport (11 mi away); average wind 5 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F10 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 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below13 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 and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 4.1 in; a dry November brings about 3.0 in and a wet one about 5.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.1 in.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202001: average high 69°F
- Coolest November1997: average high 53°F
- Wettest November2015: 7.0 in
- Driest November2016: 0.6 in
- Highest reading84°F (November 1, 2016)
- Lowest reading15°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 | 72°F | 61°F | 51°F |
| Normal low | 46°F | 35°F | 30°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 9 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 18 | 10 | 3 |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | 10.3 h | 9.8 h |
Highs change by -11°F from October and -10°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Augusta, GA208 mi · high 69°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Fayetteville, WV212 mi · high 54°F · 11 wet days
How Knoxville ranks in November
- Normal high186th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 7 in Tennessee
- Wet days253rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days149th most of 341
What to pack for Knoxville in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 35°F, highs near 61°F
- Layers – afternoons near 61°F but nights near 35°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
November has 522 heating degree days and 2 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Knoxville in November?
The normal high is 61°F and the normal low is 35°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 15°F (most recently on November 19, 2014).
Does it rain a lot in Knoxville in November?
About 9 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.1 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2015 (7.0 in); the driest was in 2016 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Knoxville in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 0.1 in.
Is November a good time to visit Knoxville?
November ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Knoxville (56 out of 100). It has about 10 comfortable days. The best months are April and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Knoxville Exp Stn (USC00404946), 4.8 mi SSW of the city center, 830 ft (69 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall, snow depth and humidity and wind by hour: Knoxville Mcghee Tyson Airport (USW00013891), 11 mi SSW of the city center, 962 ft (63 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Mc Ghee Tyson Airport (723260-13891), 11 mi SSW of the city center, 970 ft (71 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).