Figures released by Jersey Met Office have also revealed that the Island enjoyed its seventh-sunniest autumn on record.
But while most Islanders will have appreciated the warmer temperatures, one farmer says he wants the mercury to plummet to enhance the flavour of the festive favourite – Brussels sprouts.
Statistics show that last month the average temperature was 12.6°C – well above the 30-year average for November of 9.9°C. Seven daily temperature records were broken during the month, with 19.2°C recorded on the hottest day, 1 November.
However, despite the unseasonably warm temperatures, the total hours of sunshine was below average, with only 77.4 hours recorded compared to the monthly average of 85.1.
Principal meteorological officer John Searson said: ‘November’s weather was remarkable, with the overall monthly temperature record being broken, along with a number of individual daily temperature records.
‘It is yet another consistent signal that highlights that the world is warming.’
Statistics also show that this autumn – from the start of September to the end of November – was half a degree milder than usual with an average temperature of 13.8°C.
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It was also drier, with 214.6 mm of rainfall recorded compared to the 30-year average of 273.6 mm.
In the UK, farmers say that the mild weather has resulted in Brussels sprouts being 20 per cent bigger than average. Island farmer Steve Carter, of Farm Fresh Organics, said that his sprouts were slightly larger than normal, but he added that he would like to see the temperature dip.
‘Sprouts like to have a bit of cold weather – it gives them a more distinct flavour,’ he explained.
‘The flavour of our organic ones are pretty good at the moment, but it wouldn’t hurt them having a little bit of cold.
‘A few nights of frost would enhance the flavour a bit more.’
