Allentown, PA weather in November
Allentown is chilly in November, with some rain: highs average 54°F and nights drop to about 34°F. There are about 9 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 0.9 in.
- Normal high
- 54°F
- Normal low
- 34°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.9 in
- normal snowfall
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 60°F | 48°F |
| Normal low | 38°F | 30°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 30% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:32 am / 4:58 pm | 7:05 am / 4:35 pm |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | 9.5 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 am42°Fdew point 34°F
- Noon49°Fdew point 34°F
- 3 pm51°Fdew point 33°F
- 6 pm46°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 pm43°Fdew point 33°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Allentown Intl Airport (4 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 50% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 44%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F4 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 snow9 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 more0 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 3.2 in; a dry November brings about 2.3 in and a wet one about 4.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.9 in.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202001: average high 59°F
- Coolest November1995: average high 46°F
- Wettest November2018: 9.7 in
- Driest November2012: 1.0 in
- Highest reading79°F (November 3, 2003)
- Lowest reading11°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 | 66°F | 54°F | 43°F |
| Normal low | 44°F | 34°F | 27°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 9 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 13 | 4 | 1 |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 9.9 h | 9.3 h |
Highs change by -12°F from October and -11°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Richmond, VA236 mi · high 60°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Syracuse, NY172 mi · high 48°F · 16 wet days
How Allentown ranks in November
- Normal high232nd warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 4 in Pennsylvania
- Wet days248th driest of 378
- Comfortable days226th most of 341
What to pack for Allentown in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 34°F, highs near 54°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
November has 632 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 Allentown in November?
The normal high is 54°F and the normal low is 34°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 11°F (November 23, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Allentown in November?
About 9 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 (9.7 in); the driest was in 2012 (1.0 in).
Does it snow in Allentown in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 0.9 in.
Is November a good time to visit Allentown?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Allentown (46 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Allentown Intl Airport (USW00014737), 3.6 mi NE of the city center, 390 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Lehigh Valley International Airport (725170-14737), 3.6 mi NE of the city center, 385 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.