November Climate Recap
Temperatures for the month of November in Memphis averaged just below normal, though about two-thirds of the month was actually above normal. The average was skewed down by a 10-day cold snap mid-month with multiple days 10-16 degrees below average, several of them sporting highs only in the 40s. That also drove up the number of sub-freezing mornings we experienced, with 11 days at or below 32 versus an average for November of about four.
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| The temperature anomaly map for the month of November shows slightly below average temperatures across the Mid-South. (PRISM temperature data via WeatherModels) |
With slightly below average precipitation recorded, minor drought conditions continued through the month, and actually worsened slightly for Tipton and Fayette Counties (from abnormally dry to moderate drought). East AR remains in severe drought as we head into December. The wettest day of the month was on the 5th when thunderstorms moved through the area. The cold spell mid-month was primarily dry, before multiple wet days occurred in the last week of the month, though not with excessive rainfall. A little over an inch fell with additional storms on the 29th. These storms also brought hail to southern Shelby County and sporadic wind reports south and east of Collierville. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were issued.
Memphis International Airport, Memphis, TN
Temperature
Average temperature: 52.1 degrees (0.6 degrees below average)
Average high temperature: 61.9 degrees (0.7 degrees below average)
Average low temperature: 42.3 degrees (0.6 degrees below average)
Warmest temperature: 82 degrees (8th)
Coolest temperature: 24 degrees (21st)
Heating Degrees Days: 398 (19 above average)
Cooling Degree Days: 20 (8 above average)
Records set or tied: None
Comments: Eleven days dropped to 32 degrees or below this month, which is 6.7 days above the average November.
Precipitation
Monthly total: 3.62″ (1.07″ below average)
Days with measurable precipitation: 9 (0.0 days below average)
Wettest 24-hour period: 1.61″ (5th)
Snowfall: 0.0″
Records set or tied: Daily maximum rainfall set on the 5th (1.61″)
Comments: None
Miscellaneous
Peak wind: South-southeast/45 mph (4th)
Average wind: 6.7 mph
Average relative humidity: 69%
Average sky cover: 49%
Click here for a daily statistical recap for Memphis International Airport.
Cirrus Weather Solutions / MemphisWeather.net, Bartlett, TN
Temperature
Average temperature: 50.0 degrees
Average high temperature: 62.2 degrees
Average low temperature: 39.6 degrees
Warmest temperature: 81.1 degrees (9th)
Coolest temperature: 19.8 degrees (21st)
Comments: None
Precipitation
Monthly total: 3.40″ (automated rain gauge), 3.35″ (manual CoCoRaHS rain gauge)
Days with measurable precipitation: 9
Wettest date: 1.89″ (5th) (via automated gauge)
Snowfall: 0.0″
Comments: None
Miscellaneous
Peak wind: Southeast/32 mph (29th)
Average relative humidity: 73%
Average barometric pressure: 30.17 in. Hg
Comments: None
Click here for a daily statistical recap for Bartlett, TN.
MWN Forecast Accuracy
MWN average temperature error: 2.08 degrees
MWN forecast temperatures within 2 degrees of actual: 69%
MWN average dewpoint error: 2.25 degrees
MWN forecast dewpoints within 2 degrees of actual: 65%
MWN’s forecasts extend out five periods (2.5 days, or roughly 60 hours). Historical accuracy statistics can be found here.
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