November weather forecast
Hickory, NC

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Weather in November

November sees a further drop in temperatures, indicating the nearing winter season. Fall foliage peaks during this month and paves the way for the wintry landscape of the approaching season. To signal the change, November witnesses a bit of snowfall, approximately a 0.31-inch snow layer enveloping the city on 0.2 days. The daylight hours continue to shorten and the UV index decreases to the lower range. The reduced amount of rainfall makes for clear, if colder, days, marking the end of fall.

Temperature

November's arrival correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from an agreeable 69.1°F (20.6°C) in October to a moderate 57.4°F (14.1°C). Nighttime temperatures in November average to a cold 39°F (3.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in November is 72%.

Rainfall

In November, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout November, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Hickory, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.1 days and collects up to 32.01" (813mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. November is the first month it typically snows. Throughout November, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow. In Hickory, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.2 days and aggregates up to 7.01" (178mm) of snow.

Daylight

In November, the average length of the day is 10h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 6:29 pm EDT. On the last day of November, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.
Note: On Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from EDT to EST. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, March 9. 2025, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EST to EDT.

Sunshine

In November, the average sunshine is 6h.

UV index

In November, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during November morphs into the following directions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Hickory in November?

An average high-temperature, in November, in Hickory, is 57.4°F (14.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 39°F (3.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in November?

In Hickory, the average relative humidity in November is 72%.

How many days does it rain in November?

In November, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout November, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

November is the first month it typically snows. Throughout November, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in November?

The average day length in November is 10h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in November?

In November, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 6:29 pm EDT. On the last day of the month, in Hickory, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) end in November in Hickory?

On Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from EDT to EST. The next DST starts Sunday, March 9. 2025, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in November?

In November, the average sunshine duration is 6h.

How high is the UV index in November?

The average daily maximum UV index in November is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in November
Hickory, NC

Average temperature in November - Hickory, NC
  • Average high temperature in November: 57.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in November: 39°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in November
Hickory, NC

Average pressure in November - Hickory, NC
  • Average pressure in November: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in November
Hickory, NC

Average wind speed in November - Hickory, NC
  • Average wind speed in November: 5.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).

Average humidity in November
Hickory, NC

Average humidity in November - Hickory, NC
  • Average humidity in November: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in November
Hickory, NC

Average rainfall in November - Hickory, NC
  • Average rainfall in November: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.97").

Average rainfall days in November
Hickory, NC

Average rainfall days in November - Hickory, NC
  • Average rainfall days in November: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in November
Hickory, NC

Average snowfall in November - Hickory, NC
  • Average snowfall in November: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in November
Hickory, NC

Average snowfall days in November - Hickory, NC
  • Average snowfall days in November: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in November /
Average sunshine in November
Hickory, NC

Average daylight in November / Average sunshine in November - Hickory, NC
  • Average daylight in November: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in November: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in November
Hickory, NC

Average sunshine days in November - Hickory, NC
  • Average sunshine days in November: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10 days).

Average UV index in November
Hickory, NC

Average UV index in November - Hickory, NC
  • Average UV index in November: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in November
Hickory, NC

Average cloud cover in November - Hickory, NC
  • Average cloud cover in November: 32

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in November
Hickory, NC

Average visibility in November - Hickory, NC
  • Average visibility in November: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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