Waterbury, CT weather in November
November in Waterbury: chilly, with some rain. Highs 52°F, lows 32°F, about 9 wet days and about 2.6 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 52°F
- Normal low
- 32°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 2.6 in
- snow on the ground 2 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 57°F | 47°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 29°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 31% | 32% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:24 am / 4:47 pm | 6:58 am / 4:23 pm |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | 9.4 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical November day
- 6 am37°Fdew point 31°F
- 9 am42°Fdew point 32°F
- Noon48°Fdew point 32°F
- 3 pm49°Fdew point 31°F
- 6 pm44°Fdew point 32°F
- 9 pm41°Fdew point 32°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Hartford Bradley Intl Airport (32 mi away); average wind 8 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F3 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below18 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more2 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 3.9 in; a dry November brings about 3.0 in and a wet one about 4.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 2.6 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202011: average high 58°F
- Coolest November1992: average high 47°F
- Wettest November2018: 8.6 in
- Driest November2012: 0.7 in
- Highest reading83°F (November 15, 1993)
- Lowest reading2°F (November 24, 2018)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
November compared with October and December
| October | November | December | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 63°F | 52°F | 41°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 32°F | 24°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 9 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 9.9 h | 9.2 h |
Highs change by -11°F from October and -11°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Dover, DE211 mi · high 58°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Rutland, VT142 mi · high 46°F · 12 wet days
How Waterbury ranks in November
- Normal high267th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 5 in Connecticut
- Wet days243rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days242nd most of 341
What to pack for Waterbury in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 32°F, highs near 52°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
- A hat and gloves – about 18 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 686 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Waterbury in November?
The normal high is 52°F and the normal low is 32°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 2°F (November 24, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Waterbury in November?
About 9 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.9 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (8.6 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.7 in).
Does it snow in Waterbury in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 2.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 2 days.
Is November a good time to visit Waterbury?
November ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Waterbury (44 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and rain: Burlington (USC00060973), 17 mi NNE of the city center, 505 ft (234 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Bakersville (USC00060227), 20 mi N of the city center, 686 ft (415 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Meriden Markham Muni Airport (USW00054788), 12 mi ESE of the city center, 103 ft (168 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Hartford Bradley Intl Airport (USW00014740), 32 mi NE of the city center, 190 ft (81 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Bradley International Airport (725080-14740), 32 mi NE of the city center, 169 ft (102 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).