Nantucket, MA weather in November
In November, Nantucket sees highs around 53°F and lows around 40°F: chilly, with frequent rain. Rain falls on about 11 days.
- Normal high
- 53°F
- Normal low
- 40°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 3.8 in total
- Daylight
- 9.9 h
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 57°F | 49°F |
| Normal low | 44°F | 36°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 38% | 39% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:11 am / 4:36 pm | 6:45 am / 4:12 pm |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | 9.4 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
- 6 am39°Fdew point 34°F
- 9 am45°Fdew point 36°F
- Noon50°Fdew point 35°F
- 3 pm49°Fdew point 35°F
- 6 pm44°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 pm42°Fdew point 35°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Plymouth Muni Airport (54 mi away); average wind 8 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)1 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 below6 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 3.8 in; a dry November brings about 2.4 in and a wet one about 4.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 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, 1991-20202020: average high 60°F
- Coolest November2000: average high 49°F
- Wettest November2014: 8.2 in
- Driest November2001: 0.6 in
- Highest reading71°F (November 8, 2020)
- Lowest reading16°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
| October | November | December | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 62°F | 53°F | 45°F |
| Normal low | 49°F | 40°F | 32°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 9.9 h | 9.3 h |
Highs change by -9°F from October and -8°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Cooler: Lewiston, ME195 mi · high 46°F · 11 wet days
How Nantucket ranks in November
- Normal high254th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 9 in Massachusetts
- Wet days317th driest of 378
What to pack for Nantucket in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 40°F, highs near 53°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
Frost in November
The first fall frost typically comes around Nov 8; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 25. All frost dates for Nantucket.
Heating and cooling
November has 558 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 Nantucket in November?
The normal high is 53°F and the normal low is 40°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 16°F (November 25, 2000).
Does it rain a lot in Nantucket in November?
About 11 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.8 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2014 (8.2 in); the driest was in 2001 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Nantucket in November?
Snow is very rare: the 1991-2020 normal for November rounds to 0.0 in.
Is November a good time to visit Nantucket?
November ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Nantucket (43 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day (judged by temperature only). The best months are July and August.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Nantucket Mem Airport (USW00014756), 2.9 mi SE of the city center, 45 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Edgartown (USC00192501), 23 mi WNW of the city center, 30 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Plymouth Muni Airport (USW00054769), 54 mi NW of the city center, 149 ft (128 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).