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ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data

Mexico City vs Outer Banks: weather in November

Mexico City is the clear winner for sun in November: 52% of days historically clear versus just 1% in Outer Banks — a 51-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Outer Banks also sees measurably more rain than Mexico City this month (26% vs 11% of days). This isn't close.

What you are reading: 8-year historical averages, not a forecast. Either destination can still surprise you this specific November. For the actual forecast right now, each destination links to its live page below.

Mexico City

Mexico

Clear days, November
52%
Sample size
n=240 days
Avg high
74°F
Early November (1st–15th)
58%
Late November (16th–end)
47%
Rain frequency
11% of days

Outer Banks

NC

Clear days, November
1%
Sample size
n=240 days
Avg high
64°F
Early November (1st–15th)
2%
Late November (16th–end)
0%
Rain frequency
26% of days

Frequently asked

Is Mexico City or Outer Banks warmer in November?

Mexico City runs warmer by day in November. Mexico City averages highs of 74°F (highs n=240 days); Outer Banks averages highs of 64°F (highs n=240 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.

Does it rain more in Mexico City or Outer Banks in November?

Outer Banks is measurably wetter than Mexico City. Days with measurable rain: Mexico City 11%, Outer Banks 26% (n=240 and n=240 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.

Which is sunnier in November, Mexico City or Outer Banks?

Mexico City is the clear winner for sun in November: 52% of days historically clear versus just 1% in Outer Banks — a 51-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Outer Banks also sees measurably more rain than Mexico City this month (26% vs 11% of days). This isn't close.

Compare Mexico City vs Outer Banks in another month

All percentages are historical averages from the ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, 8 full years (2018–2025). “Clear” means avg high ≥ 72 °F, precipitation < 1 mm, and a non-precipitation weather code. This is history, not a forecast. The live forecast for any destination is on its own page and may differ from the long-run average. Data from Open-Meteo.