Midland, TX weather in November
Midland is mild and mostly dry in November: highs average 67°F and nights drop to about 42°F. There are about 3 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 0.5 in. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 67°F
- Normal low
- 42°F
- Wet days
- 3
- 0.7 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.5 in
- normal snowfall
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 73°F | 62°F |
| Normal low | 47°F | 37°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 12% | 11% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:04 am / 5:58 pm | 7:30 am / 5:43 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 am44°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 am49°Fdew point 37°F
- Noon61°Fdew point 36°F
- 3 pm65°Fdew point 34°F
- 6 pm60°Fdew point 34°F
- 9 pm52°Fdew point 36°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Midland Odessa (8 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 78% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 19%.
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 snow3 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in2 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below6 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 0.7 in; a dry November brings about 0.04 in and a wet one about 1.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 0.5 in.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202017: average high 73°F
- Coolest November2000: average high 57°F
- Wettest November2004: 5.4 in
- Driest November1995: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading90°F (November 6, 2017)
- Lowest reading11°F (November 29, 2001)
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 | 67°F | 59°F |
| Normal low | 54°F | 42°F | 34°F |
| Wet days | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Comfortable days | 12 | 16 | 10 |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | 10.5 h | 10.1 h |
Highs change by -12°F from October and -8°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Terlingua, TX206 mi · high 76°F · 2 wet days
- Cooler: Amarillo, TX223 mi · high 61°F · 4 wet days
How Midland ranks in November
- Normal high119th warmest of 378 cities; 27th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days36th driest of 378
- Comfortable days65th most of 341
What to pack for Midland in November
- Layers – afternoons near 67°F but nights near 42°F
Frost in November
The first fall frost typically comes around Nov 14; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Nov 1. All frost dates for Midland.
Heating and cooling
November has 334 heating degree days and 13 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Midland in November?
The normal high is 67°F and the normal low is 42°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 11°F (November 29, 2001).
Does it rain a lot in Midland in November?
About 3 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.7 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2004 (5.4 in); the driest was in 1995, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Midland in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 0.5 in.
Is November a good time to visit Midland?
November ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for Midland (68 out of 100). It has about 16 comfortable days. The best months are March and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Midland Odessa (USW00023023), 7.5 mi WSW of the city center, 2,868 ft (88 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Midland International Airport (722650-23023), 8.4 mi WSW of the city center, 2,862 ft (82 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.