Springfield, MA weather in November
Expect chilly weather with some rain in Springfield in November, with highs near 52°F and lows near 33°F. Rain or snow falls on about 10 days. Snowfall averages about 1.4 in.
- Normal high
- 52°F
- Normal low
- 33°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 3.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.4 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 57°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 29°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 35% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:23 am / 4:44 pm | 6:58 am / 4:19 pm |
| Daylight | 10.3 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 am37°Fdew point 31°F
- 9 am42°Fdew point 32°F
- Noon48°Fdew point 32°F
- 3 pm49°Fdew point 31°F
- 6 pm44°Fdew point 32°F
- 9 pm41°Fdew point 32°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Hartford Bradley Intl Airport (12 mi away); average wind 8 mph.
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 snow10 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below15 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 3.5 in; a dry November brings about 2.4 in and a wet one about 4.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.4 in.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202020: average high 58°F
- Coolest November2018: average high 46°F
- Wettest November2018: 8.3 in
- Driest November2012: 0.4 in
- Highest reading79°F (November 7, 2020)
- Lowest reading5°F (November 23, 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 | 64°F | 52°F | 41°F |
| Normal low | 42°F | 33°F | 25°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 9.8 h | 9.2 h |
Highs change by -12°F from October and -11°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Cooler: Rutland, VT106 mi · high 46°F · 12 wet days
How Springfield ranks in November
- Normal high274th warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 9 in Massachusetts
- Wet days291st driest of 378
- Comfortable days241st most of 341
What to pack for Springfield in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 33°F, highs near 52°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- A hat and gloves – about 15 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 683 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 Springfield in November?
The normal high is 52°F and the normal low is 33°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 5°F (November 23, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Springfield in November?
About 10 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.5 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (8.3 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Springfield in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 1.4 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is November a good time to visit Springfield?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Springfield (44 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and humidity and wind by hour: Hartford Bradley Intl Airport (USW00014740), 12 mi SSW of the city center, 190 ft (122 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Amherst (USC00190120), 20 mi N of the city center, 145 ft (77 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Westfield Barnes Muni Airport (USW00014775), 7.5 mi WNW of the city center, 271 ft (203 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Bradley International Airport (725080-14740), 12 mi SSW of the city center, 169 ft (101 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).