Manchester, NH weather in November
November in Manchester: chilly, with frequent rain. Highs 48°F, lows 30°F, rain or snow on about 11 days and about 2.5 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 48°F
- Normal low
- 30°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 3.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 2.5 in
- snow on the ground 3 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 54°F | 43°F |
| Normal low | 34°F | 26°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 35% | 38% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:20 am / 4:38 pm | 6:56 am / 4:12 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 am37°Fdew point 30°F
- 9 am40°Fdew point 31°F
- Noon46°Fdew point 31°F
- 3 pm48°Fdew point 30°F
- 6 pm44°Fdew point 31°F
- 9 pm41°Fdew point 31°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Manchester Airport (4 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 50% 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°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 in6 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below21 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more3 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 3.4 in; a dry November brings about 2.4 in and a wet one about 4.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 2.5 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20201994: average high 57°F
- Coolest November2018: average high 41°F
- Wettest November2018: 7.5 in
- Driest November2012: 0.5 in
- Highest reading75°F (November 9, 2020)
- Lowest reading3°F (November 24, 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 | 60°F | 48°F | 38°F |
| Normal low | 40°F | 30°F | 21°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.0 h | 9.7 h | 9.1 h |
Highs change by -12°F from October and -10°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Brockton, MA67 mi · high 54°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Stowe, VT119 mi · high 43°F · 14 wet days
How Manchester ranks in November
- Normal high307th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 4 in New Hampshire
- Wet days315th driest of 378
- Comfortable days265th most of 341
What to pack for Manchester in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 30°F, highs near 48°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- A hat and gloves – about 21 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 770 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 Manchester in November?
The normal high is 48°F and the normal low is 30°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 3°F (November 24, 2000).
Does it rain a lot in Manchester in November?
About 11 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.4 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (7.5 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.5 in).
Does it snow in Manchester in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 2.5 in, and snow covers the ground on about 3 days.
Is November a good time to visit Manchester?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Manchester (41 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and frost dates: Massabesic Lake (USC00275211), 3.1 mi E of the city center, 253 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall, snow depth and cloud cover: Concord Muni Airport (USW00014745), 14 mi N of the city center, 346 ft (92 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Manchester Airport (USW00014710), 4.4 mi S of the city center, 225 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Manchester Airport (743945-14710), 4.6 mi SSE of the city center, 229 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.