New York City, NY weather in November
New York City is chilly in November, with some rain: highs average 54°F and nights drop to about 42°F. Rain or snow falls on about 9 days. Snowfall averages about 0.5 in.
- Normal high
- 54°F
- Normal low
- 42°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.5 in
- normal snowfall
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 59°F | 49°F |
| Normal low | 46°F | 38°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 31% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:26 am / 4:52 pm | 6:59 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 am45°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 am47°Fdew point 35°F
- Noon51°Fdew point 35°F
- 3 pm52°Fdew point 34°F
- 6 pm50°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 pm49°Fdew point 35°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from New York Laguardia Airport (8 mi away); average wind 12 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°F4 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 snow9 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below4 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 3.6 in; a dry November brings about 2.0 in and a wet one about 4.5 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, 1991-20202020: average high 60°F
- Coolest November1996: average high 49°F
- Wettest November2018: 7.6 in
- Driest November2001: 1.4 in
- Highest reading80°F (November 15, 1993)
- Lowest reading15°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 | 65°F | 54°F | 44°F |
| Normal low | 51°F | 42°F | 34°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 9 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 12 | 4 | 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: Worcester, MA156 mi · high 48°F · 11 wet days
How New York City ranks in November
- Normal high230th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 10 in New York
- Wet days264th driest of 378
- Comfortable days231st most of 341
What to pack for New York City in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 42°F, highs near 54°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
Frost in November
The first fall frost typically comes around Nov 20; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Nov 6. All frost dates for New York City.
Heating and cooling
November has 511 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 New York City in November?
The normal high is 54°F and the normal low is 42°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 15°F (November 23, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in New York City in November?
About 9 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.6 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (7.6 in); the driest was in 2001 (1.4 in).
Does it snow in New York City in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 0.5 in.
Is November a good time to visit New York City?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for New York City (46 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: New York Cntrl Pk Twr (USW00094728), 4.9 mi NNE of the city center, 130 ft (95 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth and humidity and wind by hour: New York Laguardia Airport (USW00014732), 8.0 mi NE of the city center, 11 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Teterboro Airport (USW00094741), 9.8 mi NNW of the city center, 9 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: La Guardia Airport (725030-14732), 8.0 mi NE of the city center, 10 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.