Lowell, MA weather in November
In November, Lowell sees highs around 51°F and lows around 30°F: chilly, with frequent rain. There are about 11 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 1.7 in.
- Normal high
- 51°F
- Normal low
- 30°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 3.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.7 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 56°F | 45°F |
| Normal low | 34°F | 26°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 35% | 36% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:19 am / 4:38 pm | 6:54 am / 4:13 pm |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 9.3 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 am37°Fdew point 30°F
- 9 am40°Fdew point 31°F
- Noon46°Fdew point 31°F
- 3 pm48°Fdew point 30°F
- 6 pm44°Fdew point 31°F
- 9 pm41°Fdew point 31°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Manchester Airport (22 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 29% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 56%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F3 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 below20 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 3.9 in; a dry November brings about 2.7 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. Normal snowfall is 1.7 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20201999: average high 56°F
- Coolest November2018: average high 45°F
- Wettest November1995: 5.8 in
- Driest November2012: 1.2 in
- Highest reading78°F (November 8, 2020)
- Lowest reading8°F (November 25, 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 | 62°F | 51°F | 40°F |
| Normal low | 40°F | 30°F | 22°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.0 h | 9.8 h | 9.1 h |
Highs change by -11°F from October and -11°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Paterson, NJ189 mi · high 56°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Stowe, VT144 mi · high 43°F · 14 wet days
How Lowell ranks in November
- Normal high286th warmest of 378 cities; 8th of 9 in Massachusetts
- Wet days305th driest of 378
- Comfortable days254th most of 341
What to pack for Lowell in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 30°F, highs near 51°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- A hat and gloves – about 20 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 738 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 Lowell in November?
The normal high is 51°F and the normal low is 30°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 8°F (November 25, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Lowell in November?
About 11 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.9 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 1995 (5.8 in); the driest was in 2012 (1.2 in).
Does it snow in Lowell in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 1.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is November a good time to visit Lowell?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Lowell (41 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Lowell (USC00194313), 2.5 mi WNW of the city center, 110 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Reading (USC00196783), 12 mi SE of the city center, 110 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Manchester Airport (USW00014710), 22 mi NNW of the city center, 225 ft (108 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Boston Logan Intl Airport (USW00014739), 24 mi SE of the city center, 12 ft (105 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Gen E L Logan International Airport (725090-14739), 24 mi SE of the city center, 11 ft (106 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.