Newark, NJ weather in November
Expect cool weather with some rain in Newark in November, with highs near 55°F and lows near 39°F. Rain or snow falls on about 9 days. Snowfall averages about 0.6 in.
- Normal high
- 55°F
- Normal low
- 39°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.6 in
- normal snowfall
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 60°F | 50°F |
| Normal low | 43°F | 35°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 29% | 33% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:27 am / 4:53 pm | 7:00 am / 4:30 pm |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | 9.5 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 am43°Fdew point 34°F
- 9 am46°Fdew point 35°F
- Noon52°Fdew point 34°F
- 3 pm53°Fdew point 34°F
- 6 pm50°Fdew point 34°F
- 9 pm47°Fdew point 35°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Newark Intl Airport (4 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 56% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 39%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F5 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 in5 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below6 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 3.3 in; a dry November brings about 1.9 in and a wet one about 4.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.6 in.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202020: average high 61°F
- Coolest November1996: average high 49°F
- Wettest November2018: 8.0 in
- Driest November2001: 0.8 in
- Highest reading81°F (November 3, 2003)
- Lowest reading13°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 | 66°F | 55°F | 45°F |
| Normal low | 49°F | 39°F | 31°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 14 | 5 | 1 |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 9.9 h | 9.3 h |
Highs change by -11°F from October and -10°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Cooler: Albany, NY134 mi · high 49°F · 11 wet days
How Newark ranks in November
- Normal high220th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 3 in New Jersey
- Wet days241st driest of 378
- Comfortable days216th most of 341
What to pack for Newark in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 39°F, highs near 55°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
Frost in November
The first fall frost typically comes around Nov 10; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 28. All frost dates for Newark.
Heating and cooling
November has 542 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Newark in November?
The normal high is 55°F and the normal low is 39°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 13°F (November 23, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Newark in November?
About 9 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.3 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (8.0 in); the driest was in 2001 (0.8 in).
Does it snow in Newark in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 0.6 in.
Is November a good time to visit Newark?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Newark (48 out of 100). It has about 5 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Newark Intl Airport (USW00014734), 3.7 mi S of the city center, 7 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Teterboro Airport (USW00094741), 9.8 mi NE of the city center, 9 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Newark Liberty International Airport (725020-14734), 3.6 mi S of the city center, 7 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.