The average temperature of the contiguous U.S. (CONUS) in November was 46.8°F, 5.1°F above the 20th-century average, ranking as the fourth-warmest November in the 131-year record. Much-above-average warmth covered most of the western and central U.S., while much of the eastern third remained near average.

• November was unusually warm nationwide, ranking as the fourth warmest on record, with five states setting November temperature records.
• Meteorological fall ranked third warmest on record, with seven states setting fall temperature records.
• Dry conditions dominated the eastern U.S., with the Southeast seeing its driest fall since 1978.

Assessing the U.S. Temperature and Precipitation Analysis in November 2025