Climateby Month

Edgartown, MA weather in November

NOAA 1991-2020 normals and daily records · Edgartown all year

In November, Edgartown sees highs around 54°F and lows around 40°F: chilly, with frequent rain. Rain falls on about 11 days.

Normal high
54°F
Normal low
40°F
Wet days
11
4.2 in total
Daylight
9.9 h

How November changes from start to finish

Normal values at the start and end of November
November 1November 30
Normal high59°F50°F
Normal low43°F36°F
Chance of a wet day38%39%
Sunrise / sunset6:13 am / 4:37 pm6:47 am / 4:13 pm
Daylight10.4 h9.4 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

  1. 6 am39°Fdew point 34°F
  2. 9 am45°Fdew point 36°F
  3. Noon50°Fdew point 35°F
  4. 3 pm49°Fdew point 35°F
  5. 6 pm44°Fdew point 35°F
  6. 9 pm42°Fdew point 35°F

NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Plymouth Muni Airport (38 mi away); average wind 8 mph.

What kind of days to expect

  • Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)3 of 30
  • Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain (temperature and rain only)0 of 30
  • Hot dayshigh 90°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 below8 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 in November

Normal precipitation is 4.2 in; a dry November brings about 2.4 in and a wet one about 4.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Snow is very rare.

How November varies from year to year

  • Warmest November, 1991-20201994: average high 59°F
  • Coolest November1996: average high 50°F
  • Wettest November2018: 9.6 in
  • Driest November2001: 0.7 in
  • Highest reading73°F (November 8, 2020)
  • Lowest reading15°F (November 25, 2000)

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

OctoberNovemberDecember
Normal high64°F54°F46°F
Normal low48°F40°F31°F
Wet days111112
Comfortable days1530
Daylight11.1 h9.9 h9.2 h

Highs change by -10°F from October and -8°F into December.

Nearby alternatives in November

How Edgartown ranks in November

  • Normal high228th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 9 in Massachusetts
  • Wet days332nd driest of 378

What to pack for Edgartown in November

  • A warm jacket – lows near 40°F, highs near 54°F
  • A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days

Frost in November

The first fall frost typically comes around Nov 3; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 20. All frost dates for Edgartown.

Heating and cooling

November has 539 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.

Questions

How cold is Edgartown in November?

The normal high is 54°F and the normal low is 40°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 15°F (most recently on November 25, 2000).

Does it rain a lot in Edgartown in November?

About 11 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.2 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (9.6 in); the driest was in 2001 (0.7 in).

Does it snow in Edgartown in November?

Snow is very rare: the 1991-2020 normal for November rounds to 0.0 in.

Is November a good time to visit Edgartown?

November ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Edgartown (44 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best months are June and September.

Where the numbers come from

  • Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Edgartown (USC00192501), 0.3 mi SW of the city center, 30 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
  • Humidity and wind by hour: Plymouth Muni Airport (USW00054769), 38 mi NNW of the city center, 149 ft (135 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
  • Not available for this location: cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).