Rochester, MN weather in November
Expect chilly weather with some rain and some snow in Rochester in November, with highs near 42°F and lows near 26°F. Rain or snow falls on about 9 days. Snowfall averages about 4.5 in.
- Normal high
- 42°F
- Normal low
- 26°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 1.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 4.5 in
- snow on the ground 5 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 49°F | 34°F |
| Normal low | 32°F | 19°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 29% | 31% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:46 am / 5:00 pm | 7:23 am / 4:33 pm |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | 9.2 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical November day
- 6 am30°Fdew point 25°F
- 9 am32°Fdew point 27°F
- Noon38°Fdew point 28°F
- 3 pm39°Fdew point 28°F
- 6 pm35°Fdew point 27°F
- 9 pm33°Fdew point 27°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Rochester Intl Airport (8 mi away); average wind 13 mph; clear or few clouds in 51% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 45%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 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 snow9 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below23 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more5 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 1.8 in; a dry November brings about 0.7 in and a wet one about 2.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 4.5 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202001: average high 55°F
- Coolest November1991: average high 31°F
- Wettest November1991: 5.9 in
- Driest November2002: 0.1 in
- Highest reading75°F (November 10, 2012)
- Lowest reading-12°F (November 26, 1996)
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 | 58°F | 42°F | 28°F |
| Normal low | 38°F | 26°F | 14°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.0 h | 9.7 h | 8.9 h |
Highs change by -16°F from October and -14°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Cedar Rapids, IA145 mi · high 48°F · 8 wet days
How Rochester ranks in November
- Normal high358th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 3 in Minnesota
- Wet days263rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days290th most of 341
What to pack for Rochester in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 26°F, highs near 42°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
- Waterproof boots – about 4.5 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 23 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 941 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Rochester in November?
The normal high is 42°F and the normal low is 26°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was -12°F (November 26, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Rochester in November?
About 9 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.8 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 1991 (5.9 in); the driest was in 2002 (0.1 in).
Does it snow in Rochester in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 4.5 in, and snow covers the ground on about 5 days.
Is November a good time to visit Rochester?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Rochester (35 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Rochester Intl Airport (USW00014925), 8.2 mi S of the city center, 1,304 ft (280 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Rochester International Airport (726440-14925), 8.2 mi S of the city center, 1,305 ft (281 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.