Portland, ME weather in November
Portland is chilly in November, with frequent rain: highs average 48°F and nights drop to about 32°F. There are about 11 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 2.3 in.
- Normal high
- 48°F
- Normal low
- 32°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 2.3 in
- snow on the ground 2 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 54°F | 43°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 27°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 38% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:16 am / 4:32 pm | 6:53 am / 4:05 pm |
| Daylight | 10.3 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 am35°Fdew point 29°F
- 9 am40°Fdew point 31°F
- Noon45°Fdew point 31°F
- 3 pm45°Fdew point 31°F
- 6 pm41°Fdew point 31°F
- 9 pm39°Fdew point 30°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Portland Intl Jetport (2 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
- 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 snow11 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 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 4.3 in; a dry November brings about 2.9 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 2.3 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202011: average high 55°F
- Coolest November2018: average high 42°F
- Wettest November2018: 10.3 in
- Driest November2012: 1.0 in
- Highest reading74°F (November 7, 2020)
- Lowest reading4°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 | 60°F | 48°F | 38°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 32°F | 22°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.0 h | 9.7 h | 9.0 h |
Highs change by -12°F from October and -10°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Brockton, MA116 mi · high 54°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Stowe, VT133 mi · high 43°F · 14 wet days
How Portland ranks in November
- Normal high302nd warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 5 in Maine
- Wet days312th driest of 378
- Comfortable days298th most of 341
What to pack for Portland in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 32°F, highs near 48°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- A hat and gloves – about 18 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 749 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 Portland in November?
The normal high is 48°F and the normal low is 32°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 4°F (November 23, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Portland in November?
About 11 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.3 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (10.3 in); the driest was in 2012 (1.0 in).
Does it snow in Portland in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 2.3 in, and snow covers the ground on about 2 days.
Is November a good time to visit Portland?
November ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Portland (39 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, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Portland Intl Jetport (USW00014764), 2.4 mi WSW of the city center, 45 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Portland International Jetport Airport (726060-14764), 2.8 mi WSW of the city center, 44 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).