Buffalo, NY weather in November
In November, Buffalo sees highs around 48°F and lows around 34°F: chilly, with frequent rain and some snow. There are about 14 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 7.8 in.
- Normal high
- 48°F
- Normal low
- 34°F
- Wet days
- 14
- 3.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 7.8 in
- snow on the ground 4 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 53°F | 42°F |
| Normal low | 39°F | 30°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 45% | 53% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:49 am / 5:08 pm | 7:25 am / 4:42 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 am38°Fdew point 31°F
- 9 am40°Fdew point 32°F
- Noon44°Fdew point 33°F
- 3 pm45°Fdew point 33°F
- 6 pm42°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 pm40°Fdew point 32°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Buffalo (8 mi away); average wind 11 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 30
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 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 snow14 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below13 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more4 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 3.5 in; a dry November brings about 2.9 in and a wet one about 4.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 7.8 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202015: average high 54°F
- Coolest November2018: average high 40°F
- Wettest November2000: 5.8 in
- Driest November2012: 1.1 in
- Highest reading77°F (November 10, 2020)
- Lowest reading9°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 | 60°F | 48°F | 37°F |
| Normal low | 44°F | 34°F | 26°F |
| Wet days | 14 | 14 | 18 |
| Comfortable days | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.0 h | 9.8 h | 9.1 h |
Highs change by -12°F from October and -11°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Gettysburg, PA228 mi · high 53°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: Warren, MI211 mi · high 48°F · 10 wet days
How Buffalo ranks in November
- Normal high316th warmest of 378 cities; 8th of 10 in New York
- Wet days356th driest of 378
- Comfortable days266th most of 341
What to pack for Buffalo in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 34°F, highs near 48°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 14 days
- Waterproof boots – about 7.8 in of snow in a typical year
Heating and cooling
November has 720 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 Buffalo in November?
The normal high is 48°F and the normal low is 34°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 9°F (most recently on November 23, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Buffalo in November?
About 14 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.5 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2000 (5.8 in); the driest was in 2012 (1.1 in).
Does it snow in Buffalo in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 7.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 4 days.
Is November a good time to visit Buffalo?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Buffalo (38 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Buffalo (USW00014733), 8.3 mi ENE of the city center, 693 ft (91 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Buffalo Niagara International Airpor (725280-14733), 8.1 mi ENE of the city center, 709 ft (107 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).