Abilene, TX weather in November
In November, Abilene sees highs around 68°F and lows around 43°F: mild and mostly dry. There are about 5 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 0.7 in. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 68°F
- Normal low
- 43°F
- Wet days
- 5
- 1.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.7 in
- normal snowfall
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 73°F | 63°F |
| Normal low | 49°F | 39°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 17% | 15% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:56 am / 5:48 pm | 7:21 am / 5:33 pm |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | 10.2 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical November day
- 6 am47°Fdew point 39°F
- 9 am51°Fdew point 41°F
- Noon60°Fdew point 40°F
- 3 pm65°Fdew point 39°F
- 6 pm59°Fdew point 39°F
- 9 pm53°Fdew point 40°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Abilene Rgnl Airport (4 mi away); average wind 11 mph; clear or few clouds in 71% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 25%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F16 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 snow5 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below5 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 1.4 in; a dry November brings about 0.3 in and a wet one about 2.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.7 in.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202020: average high 73°F
- Coolest November2000: average high 57°F
- Wettest November2004: 5.1 in
- Driest November1999: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading90°F (November 5, 2007)
- Lowest reading16°F (November 26, 1993)
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 | 79°F | 68°F | 59°F |
| Normal low | 55°F | 43°F | 35°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Comfortable days | 11 | 16 | 9 |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | 10.5 h | 10.1 h |
Highs change by -11°F from October and -9°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: New Braunfels, TX212 mi · high 73°F · 5 wet days
- Cooler: Amarillo, TX226 mi · high 61°F · 4 wet days
How Abilene ranks in November
- Normal high107th warmest of 378 cities; 23rd of 38 in Texas
- Wet days70th driest of 378
- Comfortable days72nd most of 341
What to pack for Abilene in November
- Layers – afternoons near 68°F but nights near 43°F
Frost in November
The first fall frost typically comes around Nov 10; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 28. All frost dates for Abilene.
Heating and cooling
November has 307 heating degree days and 23 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Abilene in November?
The normal high is 68°F and the normal low is 43°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 16°F (November 26, 1993).
Does it rain a lot in Abilene in November?
About 5 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.4 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2004 (5.1 in); the driest was in 1999, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Abilene in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 0.7 in.
Is November a good time to visit Abilene?
November ranks 3rd of 12 months on our comfort score for Abilene (67 out of 100). It has about 16 comfortable days. The best months are March, April and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Abilene Rgnl Airport (USW00013962), 4.0 mi SE of the city center, 1,790 ft (85 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Abilene Regional Airport (722660-13962), 4.0 mi SE of the city center, 1,787 ft (82 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.