Climateby Month

Quincy, MA weather in November

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

In November, Quincy sees highs around 52°F and lows around 35°F: chilly, with frequent rain. There are about 10 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 0.7 in.

Normal high
52°F
Normal low
35°F
Wet days
10
3.7 in total
Snowfall
0.7 in
snow on the ground 1 day

How November changes from start to finish

Normal values at the start and end of November
November 1November 30
Normal high58°F47°F
Normal low39°F32°F
Chance of a wet day34%36%
Sunrise / sunset6:17 am / 4:37 pm6:52 am / 4:13 pm
Daylight10.3 h9.3 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

  1. 6 am41°Fdew point 33°F
  2. 9 am44°Fdew point 33°F
  3. Noon49°Fdew point 33°F
  4. 3 pm49°Fdew point 33°F
  5. 6 pm46°Fdew point 33°F
  6. 9 pm44°Fdew point 33°F

NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Boston Logan Intl Airport (8 mi away); average wind 11 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
  • Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 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 snow10 of 30
  • Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 30
  • Freezing nightslow 32°F or below13 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 3.7 in; a dry November brings about 2.6 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 0.7 in.

How November varies from year to year

  • Warmest November, 1991-20202011: average high 59°F
  • Coolest November1996: average high 47°F
  • Wettest November2018: 9.3 in
  • Driest November2001: 0.7 in
  • Highest reading78°F (November 5, 1994)
  • Lowest reading12°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 high63°F52°F43°F
Normal low44°F35°F27°F
Wet days111012
Comfortable days1131
Daylight11.1 h9.8 h9.2 h

Highs change by -11°F from October and -9°F into December.

Nearby alternatives in November

How Quincy ranks in November

  • Normal high258th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 9 in Massachusetts
  • Wet days300th driest of 378
  • Comfortable days237th most of 341

What to pack for Quincy in November

  • A warm jacket – lows near 35°F, highs near 52°F
  • A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days

Heating and cooling

November has 633 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 Quincy in November?

The normal high is 52°F and the normal low is 35°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 12°F (November 25, 2000).

Does it rain a lot in Quincy in November?

About 10 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.7 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (9.3 in); the driest was in 2001 (0.7 in).

Does it snow in Quincy in November?

Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 0.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.

Is November a good time to visit Quincy?

November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Quincy (44 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days. The best months are May and June.

Where the numbers come from

  • Temperature, snow depth and frost dates: Hingham (USC00193624), 4.9 mi ESE of the city center, 35 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
  • Rain, snowfall, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Boston Logan Intl Airport (USW00014739), 7.5 mi N of the city center, 12 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
  • Daily humidity and wind: Gen E L Logan International Airport (725090-14739), 7.5 mi N of the city center, 11 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.