Albany, NY weather in November
In November, Albany sees highs around 49°F and lows around 32°F: chilly, with frequent rain. Expect about 11 wet days. Snowfall averages about 2.6 in.
- Normal high
- 49°F
- Normal low
- 32°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 3.0 in total
- Snowfall
- 2.6 in
- snow on the ground 2 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 55°F | 43°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 27°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 40% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:28 am / 4:48 pm | 7:04 am / 4:22 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 am36°Fdew point 30°F
- 9 am39°Fdew point 31°F
- Noon44°Fdew point 31°F
- 3 pm46°Fdew point 31°F
- 6 pm42°Fdew point 31°F
- 9 pm40°Fdew point 31°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Albany Airport (7 mi away); average wind 8 mph.
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 below17 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more2 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 3.0 in; a dry November brings about 1.9 in and a wet one about 3.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 2.6 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202015: average high 56°F
- Coolest November1996: average high 43°F
- Wettest November1997: 5.9 in
- Driest November2012: 0.9 in
- Highest reading76°F (November 4, 1994)
- Lowest reading4°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 | 62°F | 49°F | 38°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 32°F | 23°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.0 h | 9.8 h | 9.1 h |
Highs change by -13°F from October and -11°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Yonkers, NY119 mi · high 55°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY113 mi · high 40°F · 15 wet days
How Albany ranks in November
- Normal high296th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 10 in New York
- Wet days326th driest of 378
- Comfortable days280th most of 341
What to pack for Albany in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 32°F, highs near 49°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- A hat and gloves – about 17 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 737 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 Albany in November?
The normal high is 49°F and the normal low is 32°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 4°F (November 23, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Albany in November?
About 11 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.0 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 1997 (5.9 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.9 in).
Does it snow in Albany in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 2.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 2 days.
Is November a good time to visit Albany?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Albany (40 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Albany Airport (USW00014735), 6.8 mi NNW of the city center, 312 ft (169 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Albany International Airport (725180-14735), 6.9 mi NNW of the city center, 280 ft (137 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).