Syracuse, NY weather in November
In November, Syracuse sees highs around 48°F and lows around 33°F: chilly, with rain on most days and some snow. Rain or snow falls on about 16 days. Snowfall averages about 9.8 in. Pack rain gear.
- Normal high
- 48°F
- Normal low
- 33°F
- Wet days
- 16
- 3.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 9.8 in
- snow on the ground 4 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 54°F | 42°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 28°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 51% | 56% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:39 am / 4:56 pm | 7:15 am / 4:31 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 am37°Fdew point 31°F
- 9 am40°Fdew point 32°F
- Noon45°Fdew point 33°F
- 3 pm45°Fdew point 33°F
- 6 pm42°Fdew point 32°F
- 9 pm40°Fdew point 32°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Syracuse Hancock Intl Airport (5 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
- 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 snow16 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below16 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 3.2 in; a dry November brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 3.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 9.8 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202011: average high 57°F
- Coolest November2018: average high 40°F
- Wettest November2018: 6.3 in
- Driest November2015: 0.9 in
- Highest reading78°F (November 10, 2020)
- 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 | 60°F | 48°F | 37°F |
| Normal low | 42°F | 33°F | 24°F |
| Wet days | 15 | 16 | 19 |
| Comfortable days | 10 | 3 | 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: Allentown, PA172 mi · high 54°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: Saratoga Springs, NY119 mi · high 49°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY138 mi · high 40°F · 15 wet days
How Syracuse ranks in November
- Normal high308th warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 10 in New York
- Wet days360th driest of 378
- Comfortable days243rd most of 341
What to pack for Syracuse in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 33°F, highs near 48°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 16 days
- Waterproof boots – about 9.8 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 16 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 735 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 Syracuse in November?
The normal high is 48°F and the normal low is 33°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was -1°F (November 23, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Syracuse in November?
About 16 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.2 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (6.3 in); the driest was in 2015 (0.9 in).
Does it snow in Syracuse in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 9.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 4 days.
Is November a good time to visit Syracuse?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Syracuse (39 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: Syracuse Hancock Intl Airport (USW00014771), 4.9 mi NNE of the city center, 413 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Syracuse Hancock International Airport (725190-14771), 4.9 mi NNE of the city center, 410 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).