Washington, DC weather in November
In November, Washington sees highs around 58°F and lows around 42°F: cool, with some rain. Expect about 8 wet days.
- Normal high
- 58°F
- Normal low
- 42°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 2.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 64°F | 53°F |
| Normal low | 46°F | 38°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 28% | 30% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:35 am / 5:07 pm | 7:06 am / 4:46 pm |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 9.7 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 am44°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 am48°Fdew point 37°F
- Noon54°Fdew point 37°F
- 3 pm56°Fdew point 37°F
- 6 pm52°Fdew point 37°F
- 9 pm49°Fdew point 37°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Washington Reagan Airport (3 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 49% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 42%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F7 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 snow8 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below4 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 2.9 in; a dry November brings about 1.6 in and a wet one about 4.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.1 in.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202001: average high 65°F
- Coolest November1995: average high 51°F
- Wettest November2018: 7.6 in
- Driest November2001: 0.6 in
- Highest reading83°F (November 3, 2016)
- Lowest reading22°F (November 19, 2014)
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 | 69°F | 58°F | 49°F |
| Normal low | 52°F | 42°F | 35°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 16 | 7 | 2 |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | 10.1 h | 9.5 h |
Highs change by -11°F from October and -9°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Cooler: Gettysburg, PA65 mi · high 53°F · 9 wet days
How Washington ranks in November
- Normal high194th warmest of 378 cities
- Wet days212th driest of 378
- Comfortable days183rd most of 341
What to pack for Washington in November
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 8 days
Frost in November
The first fall frost typically comes around Nov 18; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Nov 5. All frost dates for Washington.
Heating and cooling
November has 455 heating degree days and 2 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Washington in November?
The normal high is 58°F and the normal low is 42°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 22°F (most recently on November 19, 2014).
Does it rain a lot in Washington in November?
About 8 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.9 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (7.6 in); the driest was in 2001 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Washington in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 0.1 in.
Is November a good time to visit Washington?
November ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Washington (52 out of 100). It has about 7 comfortable days. The best months are April, May and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Washington Reagan Airport (USW00013743), 3.2 mi S of the city center, 10 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Camp Springs Andrews AFB (USW00013705), 11 mi ESE of the city center, 282 ft (258 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Ronald Reagan Washington Natl Airport (724050-13743), 3.3 mi S of the city center, 13 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.