Hottest Novembers in Missouri since 1895

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In 2022, the continental United States experienced its third hottest July since 1895, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, while 20 states saw one of their 10 hottest days in the same month. The year prior, July marked the hottest month on record worldwide.

Climate change is driving rising temperatures and more record heat. The Earth’s temperature has climbed each decade since 1880 by about .14 degrees Fahrenheit, or roughly 2 degrees Fahrenheit total.

Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Novembers in Missouri since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the highest average temperature in each month. For each of the hottest months listed below, we’ve included the average state temperature, state-wide highs and lows for the month, and the total precipitation.

#10. November 1902
– Average temperature: 49.2°F
– Monthly high temperature: 58.1°F
– Monthly low temperature: 40.3°F
– Total precipitation: 3.75″

#9. November 2020
– Average temperature: 49.6°F
– Monthly high temperature: 61.3°F
– Monthly low temperature: 37.8°F
– Total precipitation: 3.04″

#8. November 2009
– Average temperature: 49.8°F
– Monthly high temperature: 60°F
– Monthly low temperature: 39.7°F
– Total precipitation: 2.27″

#7. November 1913
– Average temperature: 49.9°F
– Monthly high temperature: 59.4°F
– Monthly low temperature: 40.4°F
– Total precipitation: 2.66″

#6. November 1990
– Average temperature: 50.1°F
– Monthly high temperature: 62.2°F
– Monthly low temperature: 37.9°F
– Total precipitation: 3.13″

#4. November 2016 (tie)
– Average temperature: 51°F
– Monthly high temperature: 62.6°F
– Monthly low temperature: 39.3°F
– Total precipitation: 1.49″

#4. November 1931 (tie)
– Average temperature: 51°F
– Monthly high temperature: 60.6°F
– Monthly low temperature: 41.4°F
– Total precipitation: 5.58″

#3. November 2001
– Average temperature: 51.1°F
– Monthly high temperature: 62.6°F
– Monthly low temperature: 39.7°F
– Total precipitation: 2.55″

#2. November 1909
– Average temperature: 51.9°F
– Monthly high temperature: 62.9°F
– Monthly low temperature: 40.9°F
– Total precipitation: 4.52″

#1. November 1999
– Average temperature: 52°F
– Monthly high temperature: 65.4°F
– Monthly low temperature: 38.6°F
– Total precipitation: 1.14″