Saratoga Springs, NY weather in November
Expect chilly weather with frequent rain in Saratoga Springs in November, with highs near 49°F and lows near 31°F. Rain or snow falls on about 11 days. Snowfall averages about 2.9 in.
- Normal high
- 49°F
- Normal low
- 31°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 3.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 2.9 in
- snow on the ground 3 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 55°F | 42°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 26°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 37% | 40% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:29 am / 4:47 pm | 7:05 am / 4:21 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 (24 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 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below18 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more3 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 2.5 in and a wet one about 4.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 2.9 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202011: average high 55°F
- Coolest November2018: average high 43°F
- Wettest November2005: 5.7 in
- Driest November2012: 0.9 in
- Highest reading76°F (November 5, 2005)
- Lowest reading-1°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 | 37°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 31°F | 22°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.0 h | 9.7 h | 9.1 h |
Highs change by -13°F from October and -12°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Yonkers, NY149 mi · high 55°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY83 mi · high 40°F · 15 wet days
How Saratoga Springs ranks in November
- Normal high300th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 10 in New York
- Wet days333rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days278th most of 341
What to pack for Saratoga Springs in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 31°F, highs near 49°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- A hat and gloves – about 18 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 758 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Saratoga Springs in November?
The normal high is 49°F and the normal low is 31°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was -1°F (November 23, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Saratoga Springs in November?
About 11 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 2005 (5.7 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.9 in).
Does it snow in Saratoga Springs in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 2.9 in, and snow covers the ground on about 3 days.
Is November a good time to visit Saratoga Springs?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Saratoga Springs (39 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Saratoga Springs 4 Sw (USC00307484), 3.4 mi SSW of the city center, 326 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Albany Airport (USW00014735), 24 mi S of the city center, 312 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Albany International Airport (725180-14735), 23 mi S of the city center, 280 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).