Wilmington, DE weather in November
Expect cool weather with some rain in Wilmington in November, with highs near 56°F and lows near 37°F. Rain falls on about 9 days.
- Normal high
- 56°F
- Normal low
- 37°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.1 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 61°F | 51°F |
| Normal low | 42°F | 34°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 28% | 32% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:30 am / 5:00 pm | 7:03 am / 4:38 pm |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 9.6 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 am43°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 am47°Fdew point 36°F
- Noon52°Fdew point 36°F
- 3 pm54°Fdew point 35°F
- 6 pm50°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 pm47°Fdew point 36°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Philadelphia Intl Airport (19 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 62% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 34%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F5 of 30
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 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 below10 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 3.1 in; a dry November brings about 1.9 in and a wet one about 4.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.2 in.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202001: average high 63°F
- Coolest November1996: average high 49°F
- Wettest November2018: 8.7 in
- Driest November2012: 1.0 in
- Highest reading80°F (November 15, 1993)
- Lowest reading16°F (November 23, 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 | 67°F | 56°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 47°F | 37°F | 30°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 14 | 5 | 1 |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 10.0 h | 9.4 h |
Highs change by -11°F from October and -10°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Williamsburg, VA182 mi · high 61°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Albany, NY221 mi · high 49°F · 11 wet days
How Wilmington ranks in November
- Normal high212th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 2 in Delaware
- Wet days238th driest of 378
- Comfortable days211th most of 341
What to pack for Wilmington in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 37°F, highs near 56°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Frost in November
The first fall frost typically comes around Nov 4; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 21. All frost dates for Wilmington.
Heating and cooling
November has 551 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Wilmington in November?
The normal high is 56°F and the normal low is 37°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 16°F (November 23, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Wilmington in November?
About 9 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.1 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (8.7 in); the driest was in 2012 (1.0 in).
Does it snow in Wilmington in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 0.2 in.
Is November a good time to visit Wilmington?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Wilmington (49 out of 100). It has about 5 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Wilmington New Castle Co Airport (USW00013781), 5.8 mi SSW of the city center, 79 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Wilmington Porter Rsch (USC00079605), 1.9 mi N of the city center, 270 ft (179 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Philadelphia Intl Airport (USW00013739), 19 mi ENE of the city center, 10 ft (81 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Millville Muni Airport (USW00013735), 37 mi SE of the city center, 70 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Philadelphia International Airport (724080-13739), 19 mi ENE of the city center, 7 ft (84 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.