Miami ties 112-year-old record low as Florida experiences early-November chill
Miami recorded 9.4°C (49°F) early on November 11, 2025, matching a record low for the day set 112 years ago, as an Arctic front brought widespread sub-freezing temperatures.
Satellite image of Florida at 15:00 UTC on November 11, 2025. Credit: NOAA/GOES-19, Zoom Earth, The Watchers.
An early-season surge of Arctic air reached southern Florida on November 11, delivering record-low temperatures across parts of the Southeast and bringing Miami the coldest November 11 morning in 112 years.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS) Miami, the minimum temperature at Miami International Airport fell to 8.9°C (48°F) shortly before sunrise on November 11, tying the previous record set in 1913. The normal minimum for November 11 is 20.6°C (69°F), placing this year’s value roughly 11°C (20°F) below average.
Naples also set a record for the daily lowest minimum temperature, with the Naples Municipal Airport recording 6.67°C (44°F). This broke the previous record of 8.33°C (47°F) set back in 1993.
Other parts of Florida also experienced unusually cold early-morning temperatures. Temperatures reportedly dropped to –2°C (about 28°F) in northern counties and to around 4°C (40°F) in central Florida; a rare occurrence so early in November and likely among the lowest on record for this stage of the season.
The weather pattern was driven by a strong high-pressure ridge over the central United States, funneling cold, dry continental air deep into the Florida Peninsula. Clear skies and light overnight winds further enhanced radiative cooling, allowing surface temperatures to drop quickly after sunset.
Forecasters expect a gradual warm-up through mid-week as the high moves eastward and winds turn onshore.
In Miami and surrounding areas, the cold produced short-lived effects typical of South Florida cold events, including cold-stunned iguanas losing mobility during the pre-dawn hours. No significant impacts or confirmed agricultural losses were reported as of November 12.
The all-time record low for the state of Florida remains -19°C (-2°F), observed in Tallahassee on February 13, 1899.
References:
1 Miami Climate Summary for November 11 2025 – NWS – November 12, 2025
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