Niagara Falls, NY weather in November
Niagara Falls is chilly in November, with frequent rain and some snow: highs average 48°F and nights drop to about 34°F. Rain or snow falls on about 13 days. Snowfall averages about 4.1 in.
- Normal high
- 48°F
- Normal low
- 34°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 2.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 4.1 in
- snow on the ground 2 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 | 44% | 48% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:51 am / 5:08 pm | 7:26 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 32°F
- 9 am40°Fdew point 33°F
- Noon44°Fdew point 33°F
- 3 pm45°Fdew point 33°F
- 6 pm41°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 pm40°Fdew point 32°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Niagara Falls Intl Airport (6 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
- 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 snow13 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below13 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 2.9 in; a dry November brings about 2.3 in and a wet one about 3.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 4.1 in, with about 1 day 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 November2018: 5.6 in
- Driest November2012: 0.7 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 | 13 | 16 |
| Comfortable days | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.0 h | 9.7 h | 9.1 h |
Highs change by -12°F from October and -11°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Morgantown, WV244 mi · high 54°F · 12 wet days
- Drier: Warren, MI204 mi · high 48°F · 10 wet days
How Niagara Falls ranks in November
- Normal high317th warmest of 378 cities; 9th of 10 in New York
- Wet days345th driest of 378
- Comfortable days274th most of 341
What to pack for Niagara Falls in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 34°F, highs near 48°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 13 days
- Waterproof boots – about 4.1 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 Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls in November?
About 13 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.9 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (5.6 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.7 in).
Does it snow in Niagara Falls in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 4.1 in, and snow covers the ground on about 2 days.
Is November a good time to visit Niagara Falls?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Niagara Falls (39 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature: Buffalo (USW00014733), 19 mi ESE of the city center, 693 ft (78 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Niagara Falls (USC00305840), 4.3 mi E of the city center, 588 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Niagara Falls Intl Airport (USW00004724), 5.7 mi E of the city center, 585 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Niagara Falls Intl Airport (725287-04724), 6.1 mi E of the city center, 585 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).