Bangor, ME weather in November
Expect chilly weather with frequent rain and some snow in Bangor in November, with highs near 46°F and lows near 29°F. Rain or snow falls on about 11 days. Snowfall averages about 4.3 in.
- Normal high
- 46°F
- Normal low
- 29°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 3.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 4.3 in
- snow on the ground 3 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 52°F | 40°F |
| Normal low | 34°F | 23°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 37% | 39% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:13 am / 4:24 pm | 6:51 am / 3:56 pm |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | 9.1 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 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 snow11 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below21 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more3 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 3.8 in; a dry November brings about 2.8 in and a wet one about 4.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 4.3 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202011: average high 52°F
- Coolest November2018: average high 39°F
- Wettest November2005: 7.5 in
- Driest November2012: 1.1 in
- Highest reading72°F (November 10, 2020)
- Lowest reading4°F (November 29, 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 | 58°F | 46°F | 35°F |
| Normal low | 38°F | 29°F | 17°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.0 h | 9.6 h | 8.9 h |
Highs change by -12°F from October and -11°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Boston, MA204 mi · high 52°F · 10 wet days
How Bangor ranks in November
- Normal high336th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 5 in Maine
- Wet days329th driest of 378
- Comfortable days317th most of 341
What to pack for Bangor in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 29°F, highs near 46°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- Waterproof boots – about 4.3 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 21 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 831 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 Bangor in November?
The normal high is 46°F and the normal low is 29°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 4°F (November 29, 2014).
Does it rain a lot in Bangor in November?
About 11 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.8 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (7.5 in); the driest was in 2012 (1.1 in).
Does it snow in Bangor in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 4.3 in, and snow covers the ground on about 3 days.
Is November a good time to visit Bangor?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Bangor (35 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best months are June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Bangor Intl Airport (USW00014606), 2.0 mi W of the city center, 148 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Millinocket Municipal Arpt (726196-14610), 59 mi N of the city center, 401 ft (286 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).