Gettysburg, PA weather in November
November in Gettysburg: chilly, with some rain. Highs 53°F, lows 35°F, rain on about 9 days.
- Normal high
- 53°F
- Normal low
- 35°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.2 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 59°F | 47°F |
| Normal low | 39°F | 31°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 29% | 31% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:37 am / 5:07 pm | 7:10 am / 4:45 pm |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 9.6 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 am39°Fdew point 32°F
- 9 am44°Fdew point 34°F
- Noon51°Fdew point 34°F
- 3 pm53°Fdew point 33°F
- 6 pm48°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 pm44°Fdew point 33°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Martinsburg E Wv Rgnl Airport (50 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 54% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 41%.
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 in5 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below13 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 2.1 in and a wet one about 4.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.4 in.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202001: average high 60°F
- Coolest November1995: average high 47°F
- Wettest November2018: 6.6 in
- Driest November1998: 0.7 in
- Highest reading81°F (November 4, 2003)
- Lowest reading13°F (November 28, 1996)
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 | 65°F | 53°F | 43°F |
| Normal low | 44°F | 35°F | 27°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 13 | 4 | 1 |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 10.0 h | 9.4 h |
Highs change by -12°F from October and -10°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Washington, DC65 mi · high 58°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Buffalo, NY228 mi · high 48°F · 14 wet days
How Gettysburg ranks in November
- Normal high252nd warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 4 in Pennsylvania
- Wet days235th driest of 378
- Comfortable days219th most of 341
What to pack for Gettysburg in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 35°F, highs near 53°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
November has 638 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 Gettysburg in November?
The normal high is 53°F and the normal low is 35°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 13°F (November 28, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Gettysburg 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 (6.6 in); the driest was in 1998 (0.7 in).
Does it snow in Gettysburg in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 0.4 in.
Is November a good time to visit Gettysburg?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Gettysburg (47 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Biglerville (USC00360656), 7.3 mi N of the city center, 720 ft (183 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Martinsburg E Wv Rgnl Airport (USW00013734), 50 mi SW of the city center, 534 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Capital City Airport (725118-14751), 33 mi NE of the city center, 335 ft (202 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.