Worcester, MA weather in November
November in Worcester: chilly, with frequent rain. Highs 48°F, lows 33°F, rain or snow on about 11 days and about 1.9 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 48°F
- Normal low
- 33°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.0 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.9 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 53°F | 43°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 28°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 37% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:20 am / 4:41 pm | 6:55 am / 4:16 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 am41°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 am44°Fdew point 33°F
- Noon49°Fdew point 33°F
- 3 pm49°Fdew point 33°F
- 6 pm46°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 pm44°Fdew point 33°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Boston Logan Intl Airport (41 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°F2 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 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 4.0 in; a dry November brings about 3.0 in and a wet one about 4.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.9 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202011: average high 55°F
- Coolest November2018: average high 42°F
- Wettest November2018: 10.0 in
- Driest November2012: 1.2 in
- Highest reading74°F (November 9, 2020)
- Lowest reading7°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 | 59°F | 48°F | 38°F |
| Normal low | 42°F | 33°F | 23°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 9.8 h | 9.2 h |
Highs change by -11°F from October and -10°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Providence, RI36 mi · high 53°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY177 mi · high 40°F · 15 wet days
How Worcester ranks in November
- Normal high313th warmest of 378 cities; 9th of 9 in Massachusetts
- Wet days313th driest of 378
- Comfortable days283rd most of 341
What to pack for Worcester in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 33°F, highs near 48°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
Heating and cooling
November has 744 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 Worcester in November?
The normal high is 48°F and the normal low is 33°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 7°F (most recently on November 23, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Worcester in November?
About 11 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.0 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (10.0 in); the driest was in 2012 (1.2 in).
Does it snow in Worcester in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 1.9 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is November a good time to visit Worcester?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Worcester (39 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Worcester Rgnl Airport (USW00094746), 3.7 mi W of the city center, 1,000 ft (516 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Northbridge 2 (USC00195524), 12 mi SSE of the city center, 315 ft (169 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Boston Logan Intl Airport (USW00014739), 41 mi E of the city center, 12 ft (472 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Orange Municipal Airport (725085-54756), 33 mi NW of the city center, 544 ft (60 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.