These 25 Cities In The South Just Had Their Hottest Novembers on Record

By Hristina • December 10, 2024

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The average temperature in the United States was 45.3°F last month, the sixth warmest November on record. In some parts of the country, daily temperatures exceeded climate normals by more than 9°F on average.

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In total, 239 counties recorded their warmest Novembers on record last month, representing 6.2% of the U.S. population. A closer look at the data reveals a list of cities struggling with high heat throughout the South where daily average temperatures shattered prior November records last month.

To determine the places that just had their hottest Novembers on record, Climate Crisis 24/7 reviewed county-level data on average monthly temperatures from the NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information. County seats with at least 25,000 residents were ranked based on the difference in average daily temperature in November 2024 and the prior monthly record. Only cities where November 2024 ranks as the hottest November on record – going back to 1895 – were included. All data is at the county level.

25. Dothan, AL (Houston County)

Pexels / Photo by Robert Broderick

Average temperature, November 2024: 66.0°F (+0.6°F above prior record)
Prior November temperature record: 65.4°F (November 1986)
Normal November average: 57.6°F (1901-2000)

24. Mobile, AL (Mobile County)

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Average temperature, November 2024: 66.3°F (+0.6°F above prior record)
Prior November temperature record: 65.7°F (November 1985)
Normal November average: 57.8°F (1901-2000)

23. Edinburg, TX (Hidalgo County)

Pexels / Photo by Jeswin Thomas

Average temperature, November 2024: 74.9°F (+0.7°F above prior record)
Prior November temperature record: 74.2°F (November 1994)
Normal November average: 66.7°F (1901-2000)

22. Greenville, MS (Washington County)

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Average temperature, November 2024: 61.5°F (+0.7°F above prior record)
Prior November temperature record: 60.8°F (November 1909)
Normal November average: 53.5°F (1901-2000)

21. Galveston, TX (Galveston County)

Pexels / Photo by Trace Hudson

Average temperature, November 2024: 69.7°F (+0.8°F above prior record)
Prior November temperature record: 68.9°F (November 1927)
Normal November average: 61.7°F (1901-2000)

20. Panama City, FL (Bay County)

Pexels / Photo by William Lucord

Average temperature, November 2024: 68.3°F (+0.9°F above prior record)
Prior November temperature record: 67.4°F (November 2020)
Normal November average: 59.3°F (1901-2000)

19. Laredo, TX (Webb County)

Pexels / Photo by Jeswin Thomas

Average temperature, November 2024: 70.9°F (+1.0°F above prior record)
Prior November temperature record: 69.9°F (November 1927)
Normal November average: 62.8°F (1901-2000)

18. Kingsville, TX (Kleberg County)

Pexels / Photo by Brett Sayles

Average temperature, November 2024: 73.1°F (+1.0°F above prior record)
Prior November temperature record: 72.1°F (November 2016)
Normal November average: 64.7°F (1901-2000)

17. Crestview, FL (Okaloosa County)

Pexels / Photo by Alexa Heinrich

Average temperature, November 2024: 66.5°F (+1.0°F above prior record)
Prior November temperature record: 65.5°F (November 1985)
Normal November average: 58.0°F (1901-2000)

16. Corpus Christi, TX (Nueces County)

Pexels / Photo by Ella Buyan

Average temperature, November 2024: 72.7°F (+1.2°F above prior record)
Prior November temperature record: 71.5°F (November 2016)
Normal November average: 64.2°F (1901-2000)

15. Baton Rouge, LA (East Baton Rouge Parish)

Pexels / Photo by Stephen Leonardi

Average temperature, November 2024: 66.7°F (+1.2°F above prior record)
Prior November temperature record: 65.5°F (November 1985)
Normal November average: 58.4°F (1901-2000)

14. Prattville, AL (Autauga County)

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Average temperature, November 2024: 62.8°F (+1.3°F above prior record)
Prior November temperature record: 61.5°F (November 1985)
Normal November average: 54.3°F (1901-2000)

13. Alexandria, LA (Rapides Parish)

Pexels / Photo by Enes Beydilli

Average temperature, November 2024: 65.2°F (+1.3°F above prior record)
Prior November temperature record: 63.9°F (November 1927)
Normal November average: 57.0°F (1901-2000)

12. Beaumont, TX (Jefferson County)

Pexels / Photo by Dee Onederer

Average temperature, November 2024: 68.7°F (+1.4°F above prior record)
Prior November temperature record: 67.3°F (November 1927)
Normal November average: 60.0°F (1901-2000)

11. Lake Charles, LA (Calcasieu Parish)

Pexels / Photo by Joshua Mcknight

Average temperature, November 2024: 68.1°F (+1.5°F above prior record)
Prior November temperature record: 66.6°F (November 1927)
Normal November average: 59.3°F (1901-2000)

10. Monroe, LA (Ouachita Parish)

Pexels / Photo by Trace Constant

Average temperature, November 2024: 62.5°F (+1.6°F above prior record)
Prior November temperature record: 60.9°F (November 1965)
Normal November average: 54.3°F (1901-2000)

9. Hattiesburg, MS (Forrest County)

Pexels / Photo by Lukas

Average temperature, November 2024: 65.6°F (+1.7°F above prior record)
Prior November temperature record: 63.9°F (November 1985)
Normal November average: 56.2°F (1901-2000)

8. Brandon, MS (Rankin County)

Pexels / Photo by Brian Forsyth

Average temperature, November 2024: 63.5°F (+1.7°F above prior record)
Prior November temperature record: 61.8°F (November 1985)
Normal November average: 54.4°F (1901-2000)

7. Houma, LA (Terrebonne Parish)

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Average temperature, November 2024: 70.0°F (+1.7°F above prior record)
Prior November temperature record: 68.3°F (November 1985)
Normal November average: 61.4°F (1901-2000)

6. New Iberia, LA (Iberia Parish)

Pexels / Photo by Francesco Ungaro

Average temperature, November 2024: 68.8°F (+1.8°F above prior record)
Prior November temperature record: 67.0°F (November 1985)
Normal November average: 60.1°F (1901-2000)

5. Lafayette, LA (Lafayette Parish)

Pexels / Photo by Tom Fournier

Average temperature, November 2024: 68.0°F (+2.0°F above prior record)
Prior November temperature record: 66.0°F (November 1985)
Normal November average: 59.4°F (1901-2000)

4. Biloxi, MS (Harrison County)

Pexels / Photo by Peter Fazekas

Average temperature, November 2024: 67.2°F (+2.0°F above prior record)
Prior November temperature record: 65.2°F (November 1985)
Normal November average: 57.9°F (1901-2000)

3. Meridian, MS (Lauderdale County)

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Average temperature, November 2024: 62.7°F (+2.1°F above prior record)
Prior November temperature record: 60.6°F (November 1927)
Normal November average: 53.7°F (1901-2000)

2. Jackson, MS (Hinds County)

Pexels / Photo by Brian Forsyth

Average temperature, November 2024: 64.2°F (+2.3°F above prior record)
Prior November temperature record: 61.9°F (November 1985)
Normal November average: 54.9°F (1901-2000)

1. New Orleans, LA (Orleans Parish)

Pexels / Photo by Scott Webb

Average temperature, November 2024: 69.6°F (+2.5°F above prior record)
Prior November temperature record: 67.1°F (November 1985)
Normal November average: 60.0°F (1901-2000)

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