Greensboro, NC weather in November
Expect cool weather with some rain in Greensboro in November, with highs near 61°F and lows near 39°F. Rain falls on about 8 days.
- Normal high
- 61°F
- Normal low
- 39°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 3.3 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 66°F | 56°F |
| Normal low | 43°F | 36°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 26% | 28% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:41 am / 5:23 pm | 7:10 am / 5:05 pm |
| Daylight | 10.7 h | 9.9 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 am43°Fdew point 37°F
- 9 am48°Fdew point 38°F
- Noon56°Fdew point 37°F
- 3 pm59°Fdew point 37°F
- 6 pm53°Fdew point 37°F
- 9 pm49°Fdew point 38°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Piedmont Triad Intl Airport (9 mi away); average wind 7 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F9 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 snow8 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below8 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 3.3 in; a dry November brings about 1.6 in and a wet one about 4.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.1 in.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202001: average high 68°F
- Coolest November1996: average high 53°F
- Wettest November2009: 7.9 in
- Driest November2012: 0.2 in
- Highest reading82°F (November 3, 2016)
- Lowest reading16°F (November 19, 2014)
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 | 71°F | 61°F | 52°F |
| Normal low | 49°F | 39°F | 33°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 17 | 9 | 3 |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | 10.3 h | 9.8 h |
Highs change by -10°F from October and -9°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Columbia, SC159 mi · high 69°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Fayetteville, WV155 mi · high 54°F · 11 wet days
How Greensboro ranks in November
- Normal high185th warmest of 378 cities; 9th of 10 in North Carolina
- Wet days204th driest of 378
- Comfortable days158th most of 341
What to pack for Greensboro in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 39°F, highs near 61°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 8 days
Frost in November
The first fall frost typically comes around Nov 5; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 25. All frost dates for Greensboro.
Heating and cooling
November has 461 heating degree days and 3 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Greensboro in November?
The normal high is 61°F and the normal low is 39°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 16°F (November 19, 2014).
Does it rain a lot in Greensboro in November?
About 8 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.3 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2009 (7.9 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.2 in).
Does it snow in Greensboro in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 0.1 in.
Is November a good time to visit Greensboro?
November ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Greensboro (56 out of 100). It has about 9 comfortable days. The best months are April and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Piedmont Triad Intl Airport (USW00013723), 8.6 mi WNW of the city center, 890 ft (67 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Piedmont Triad International Airport (723170-13723), 8.6 mi WNW of the city center, 902 ft (79 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).