Frederick, MD weather in November
Expect chilly weather with some rain in Frederick in November, with highs near 53°F and lows near 36°F. Rain or snow falls on about 8 days. Snowfall averages about 0.8 in.
- Normal high
- 53°F
- Normal low
- 36°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 3.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.8 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 59°F | 48°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 33°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 27% | 30% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:37 am / 5:08 pm | 7:09 am / 4:46 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 am39°Fdew point 32°F
- 9 am44°Fdew point 34°F
- Noon51°Fdew point 34°F
- 3 pm53°Fdew point 33°F
- 6 pm48°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 pm44°Fdew point 33°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Martinsburg E Wv Rgnl Airport (31 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 54% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 41%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F4 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 in6 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below11 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 3.5 in; a dry November brings about 2.2 in and a wet one about 4.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.8 in.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202001: average high 60°F
- Coolest November1995: average high 46°F
- Wettest November2018: 7.6 in
- Driest November2012: 1.2 in
- Highest reading78°F (November 4, 2003)
- Lowest reading15°F (November 25, 2013)
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 | 65°F | 53°F | 44°F |
| Normal low | 47°F | 36°F | 30°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 8 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 13 | 4 | 1 |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | 10.0 h | 9.4 h |
Highs change by -12°F from October and -9°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Richmond, VA129 mi · high 60°F · 8 wet days
How Frederick ranks in November
- Normal high243rd warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 3 in Maryland
- Wet days202nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days218th most of 341
What to pack for Frederick in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 36°F, highs near 53°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 8 days
Frost in November
The first fall frost typically comes around Nov 6; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 23. All frost dates for Frederick.
Heating and cooling
November has 605 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Frederick in November?
The normal high is 53°F and the normal low is 36°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 15°F (November 25, 2013).
Does it rain a lot in Frederick in November?
About 8 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.5 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (7.6 in); the driest was in 2012 (1.2 in).
Does it snow in Frederick in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 0.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is November a good time to visit Frederick?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Frederick (47 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Damascus 3 Ssw (USC00182336), 14 mi SE of the city center, 700 ft (417 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Frederick Police Brks (USC00183348), 1.5 mi W of the city center, 380 ft (97 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Martinsburg E Wv Rgnl Airport (USW00013734), 31 mi W of the city center, 534 ft (251 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Etrn Wv Rgnl/Shpherd Fd Airport (724177-13734), 30 mi W of the city center, 541 ft (258 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.