Paterson, NJ weather in November
Expect cool weather with some rain in Paterson in November, with highs near 56°F and lows near 38°F. Rain or snow falls on about 9 days. Snowfall averages about 0.5 in.
- Normal high
- 56°F
- Normal low
- 38°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.5 in
- normal snowfall
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 61°F | 50°F |
| Normal low | 42°F | 35°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 30% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:27 am / 4:52 pm | 7:00 am / 4:29 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 am41°Fdew point 34°F
- 9 am46°Fdew point 35°F
- Noon51°Fdew point 34°F
- 3 pm53°Fdew point 34°F
- 6 pm49°Fdew point 34°F
- 9 pm46°Fdew point 34°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Teterboro Airport (7 mi away); average wind 7 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 in6 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below8 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 4.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.5 in.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202001: average high 61°F
- Coolest November1996: average high 49°F
- Wettest November2018: 7.7 in
- Driest November2012: 1.1 in
- Highest reading82°F (November 3, 2003)
- Lowest reading14°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 | 67°F | 56°F | 45°F |
| Normal low | 48°F | 38°F | 31°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 9 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 14 | 5 | 1 |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 9.9 h | 9.3 h |
Highs change by -11°F from October and -11°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Cooler: Albany, NY122 mi · high 49°F · 11 wet days
How Paterson ranks in November
- Normal high216th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 3 in New Jersey
- Wet days266th driest of 378
- Comfortable days209th most of 341
What to pack for Paterson in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 38°F, highs near 56°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
Frost in November
The first fall frost typically comes around Nov 4; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 21. All frost dates for Paterson.
Heating and cooling
November has 544 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 Paterson in November?
The normal high is 56°F and the normal low is 38°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 14°F (November 23, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Paterson 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 (7.7 in); the driest was in 2012 (1.1 in).
Does it snow in Paterson in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 0.5 in.
Is November a good time to visit Paterson?
November ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Paterson (48 out of 100). It has about 5 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Teterboro Airport (USW00094741), 7.4 mi SE of the city center, 9 ft (75 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall: New York Cntrl Pk Twr (USW00094728), 14 mi SE of the city center, 130 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Newark Intl Airport (USW00014734), 16 mi S of the city center, 7 ft (77 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Teterboro Airport (725025-94741), 7.2 mi ESE of the city center, 3 ft (81 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.