From a regional perspective, this month ranks as the the 5th coolest and 9th wettest November on record for Columbia with weather observations in Columbia beginning in 1889. Fortunately minimum temperatures and low wind chill readings were not extreme or frequent enough to stress livestock substantially. The extended periods of cloudiness held minimum nighttime temperatures at bay and did not allow the effects of full radiational cooling. Winds were generally light during the month averaging around 10 m.p.h. Periodic heavy rainfall events throughout the month combined with numerous cloudy days and cool temperatures led to low evaporation rates from the soil thus severely restricting fieldwork suitability.
Winter wheat remains mostly in fair to good condition throughout the state .
The cool and damp November weather has resulted in adequate to surplus soil moisture conditions for most of the state, especially in the southern sections. Deficits in the subsoil during the late summer and early autumn will benefit with recharge as the winter season approaches.