Rochester, NY weather in November
Expect chilly weather with frequent rain and some snow in Rochester in November, with highs near 49°F and lows near 34°F. Rain or snow falls on about 15 days. Snowfall averages about 8.1 in.
- Normal high
- 49°F
- Normal low
- 34°F
- Wet days
- 15
- 2.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 8.1 in
- snow on the ground 4 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 55°F | 43°F |
| Normal low | 39°F | 30°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 47% | 54% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:45 am / 5:02 pm | 7:21 am / 4:36 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
- Noon45°Fdew point 33°F
- 3 pm46°Fdew point 33°F
- 6 pm42°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 pm40°Fdew point 32°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Rochester Gtr Intl Airport (4 mi away); average wind 9 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F3 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 snow15 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below15 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 2.8 in; a dry November brings about 2.2 in and a wet one about 3.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 8.1 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202015: average high 56°F
- Coolest November1995: average high 41°F
- Wettest November2018: 4.5 in
- Driest November2012: 0.7 in
- Highest reading78°F (November 10, 2020)
- 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 | 61°F | 49°F | 39°F |
| Normal low | 43°F | 34°F | 25°F |
| Wet days | 14 | 15 | 18 |
| Comfortable days | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.0 h | 9.7 h | 9.1 h |
Highs change by -12°F from October and -10°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Paterson, NJ235 mi · high 56°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: Saratoga Springs, NY193 mi · high 49°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY197 mi · high 40°F · 15 wet days
How Rochester ranks in November
- Normal high297th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 10 in New York
- Wet days358th driest of 378
- Comfortable days249th most of 341
What to pack for Rochester in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 34°F, highs near 49°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 15 days
- Waterproof boots – about 8.1 in of snow in a typical year
Heating and cooling
November has 704 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 Rochester in November?
The normal high is 49°F and the normal low is 34°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 4°F (November 23, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Rochester in November?
About 15 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.8 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (4.5 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.7 in).
Does it snow in Rochester in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 8.1 in, and snow covers the ground on about 4 days.
Is November a good time to visit Rochester?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Rochester (40 out of 100). It has about 3 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: Rochester Gtr Intl Airport (USW00014768), 4.0 mi SW of the city center, 533 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Greater Rochester International Airport (725290-14768), 4.0 mi SW of the city center, 540 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).