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Northeast Kansas Winter: November 2025 Brought 13 Freezing Days
Topeka, KS – Northeast Kansas residents approaching November 2026 have a reminder of how dramatically late fall weather can change. During November 2025, Topeka experienced temperatures ranging from 7
By Natalie Rhodes · 2026-10-24T10:55:11.334Z
Topeka, KS – Northeast Kansas residents approaching November 2026 have a reminder of how dramatically late fall weather can change. During November 2025, Topeka experienced temperatures ranging from 76 degrees to just 17 degrees, demonstrating how quickly mild autumn conditions can give way to winterlike cold.
According to National Weather Service climate statistics for November 2025, Topeka recorded an average monthly temperature of 45.9 degrees, with an average high of 57.9 degrees and an average low of 33.8 degrees.
The 59 degree difference between the month's highest and lowest temperatures illustrates the substantial seasonal changes possible before December.
Freezing Temperatures Arrived During November Topeka recorded 13 days when temperatures dropped to 32 degrees or below.
The month's lowest temperature reached 17 degrees, while its highest climbed to 76 degrees.
For residents across Shawnee County and the greater Topeka metropolitan area, those extremes demonstrate why comfortable fall afternoons do not eliminate the possibility of much colder overnight conditions.
Freezing temperatures can affect exposed plumbing, sensitive vegetation and vehicles, particularly when residents have not completed seasonal preparations.
Rainfall and Wind Added to Changing Conditions Topeka recorded 2.05 inches of precipitation during November 2025.
The largest daily precipitation amount reached 1.11 inches, while five days produced measurable precipitation.
Wind was another factor, with a maximum peak gust of 49 mph recorded during the month.
Strong winds and falling temperatures can create additional challenges for outdoor activities and travel, particularly on exposed roadways.
What November 2025 Means for 2026 Last November's weather observations do not predict what Topeka will experience during November 2026.
However, the historical figures demonstrate why winter preparations should begin before consistently cold weather arrives.
Residents can prepare by inspecting heating systems, protecting outdoor faucets, checking vehicle batteries and monitoring updated National Weather Service forecasts.
For northeast Kansas, November 2025 showed that warm autumn weather and temperatures well below freezing can occur within the same month.