November temperatures are rising across the U.S.

Analysis of 245 U.S. cities shows that 92% experienced rising November temperatures since 1970, with an average increase of 2.4°F. The highest warming occurred in El Paso, Texas (6.4°F), followed by Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona. This warming trend, alongside earlier springs and hotter summers, threatens cranberry production in the Northeast through frost vulnerability and 'cranberry scald', potentially increasing food prices.

• Between 1970 and 2024, 92% (225) of the 245 analyzed U.S. cities saw an increase in average November temperatures, with an average rise of 2.4°F. Approximately 31% of these locations experienced warming of 3°F or more.
• The five cities with the highest November warming were El Paso, Texas (6.4°F), Phoenix, Arizona (6.0°F), Tucson, Arizona (6.0°F), Las Vegas, Nevada (5.9°F), and North Platte, Nebraska (5.7°F).
• Warming temperatures impact cranberry crops: earlier springs cause premature bud maturity and frost vulnerability, while summer overheating in the Northeast causes 'cranberry scald', both of which may reduce yields and raise food prices.

APA

Climate Central (2025). November temperatures are rising across the U.S. https://www.climatecentral.org/climate-matters/november-warming-thanksgiving-extremes-2025

Chicago

Climate Central. November temperatures are rising across the U.S. 2025. https://www.climatecentral.org/climate-matters/november-warming-thanksgiving-extremes-2025.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{climatecentral2025november, author = {{Climate Central}}, title = {{November temperatures are rising across the U.S.}}, institution = {Climate Central}, year = {2025}, month = nov, url = {https://www.climatecentral.org/climate-matters/november-warming-thanksgiving-extremes-2025}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }