Lewiston, ME weather in November
In November, Lewiston sees highs around 46°F and lows around 27°F: chilly, with frequent rain and some snow. Rain or snow falls on about 11 days. Snowfall averages about 3.3 in.
- Normal high
- 46°F
- Normal low
- 27°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 3.3 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 | 31°F | 22°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 40% | 39% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:17 am / 4:31 pm | 6:54 am / 4:04 pm |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | 9.2 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 am34°Fdew point 28°F
- 9 am37°Fdew point 29°F
- Noon42°Fdew point 29°F
- 3 pm43°Fdew point 28°F
- 6 pm39°Fdew point 29°F
- 9 pm37°Fdew point 28°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Augusta State Airport (26 mi away); average wind 8 mph.
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 below23 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 4.5 in; a dry November brings about 3.4 in and a wet one about 5.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 3.3 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 38°F
- Wettest November2018: 8.6 in
- Driest November2012: 1.3 in
- Highest reading74°F (November 8, 2020)
- Lowest reading3°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 | 58°F | 46°F | 35°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 27°F | 16°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 11 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.0 h | 9.7 h | 8.9 h |
Highs change by -12°F from October and -11°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Boston, MA128 mi · high 52°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY187 mi · high 40°F · 15 wet days
How Lewiston ranks in November
- Normal high334th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 5 in Maine
- Wet days331st driest of 378
- Comfortable days302nd most of 341
What to pack for Lewiston in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 27°F, highs near 46°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- Waterproof boots – about 3.3 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 23 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 864 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Lewiston in November?
The normal high is 46°F and the normal low is 27°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 3°F (most recently on November 24, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Lewiston in November?
About 11 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.5 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (8.6 in); the driest was in 2012 (1.3 in).
Does it snow in Lewiston in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 3.3 in, and snow covers the ground on about 3 days.
Is November a good time to visit Lewiston?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Lewiston (36 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Durham (USC00172048), 9.1 mi SE of the city center, 140 ft (78 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Lewiston (USC00174566), 0.1 mi WSW of the city center, 180 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Augusta State Airport (USW00014605), 26 mi NE of the city center, 350 ft (132 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Augusta State Airport (726185-14605), 26 mi NE of the city center, 349 ft (131 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).