New Bedford, MA weather in November
In November, New Bedford sees highs around 54°F and lows around 33°F: chilly, with frequent rain. Expect about 11 wet days.
- Normal high
- 54°F
- Normal low
- 33°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.3 in total
- Daylight
- 9.8 h
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 58°F | 49°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 30°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 35% | 38% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:15 am / 4:38 pm | 6:50 am / 4:14 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 (22 mi away); average wind 8 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 (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 below15 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 and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 4.3 in; a dry November brings about 3.0 in and a wet one about 5.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.2 in.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202020: average high 59°F
- Coolest November1996: average high 47°F
- Wettest November2018: 9.2 in
- Driest November2001: 0.5 in
- Highest reading78°F (November 9, 2020)
- Lowest reading11°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 | 64°F | 54°F | 44°F |
| Normal low | 42°F | 33°F | 26°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 14 | 3 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 9.8 h | 9.2 h |
Highs change by -10°F from October and -10°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Cooler: Worcester, MA62 mi · high 48°F · 11 wet days
How New Bedford ranks in November
- Normal high240th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 9 in Massachusetts
- Wet days306th driest of 378
What to pack for New Bedford in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 33°F, highs near 54°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
Heating and cooling
November has 648 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 New Bedford in November?
The normal high is 54°F and the normal low is 33°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 11°F (November 25, 2000).
Does it rain a lot in New Bedford 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 (9.2 in); the driest was in 2001 (0.5 in).
Does it snow in New Bedford in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 0.2 in.
Is November a good time to visit New Bedford?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for New Bedford (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 and frost dates: New Bedford Muni Airport (USW00094726), 3.0 mi NNW of the city center, 80 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: E Wareham (USC00192451), 16 mi ENE of the city center, 30 ft (69 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Plymouth Muni Airport (USW00054769), 22 mi NNE of the city center, 149 ft (50 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Boston Logan Intl Airport (USW00014739), 50 mi N of the city center, 12 ft (87 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).