Philadelphia, PA weather in November
In November, Philadelphia sees highs around 56°F and lows around 39°F: cool, with some rain. Expect about 9 wet days.
- Normal high
- 56°F
- Normal low
- 39°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 2.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 61°F | 51°F |
| Normal low | 43°F | 35°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 28% | 32% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:29 am / 4:58 pm | 7:02 am / 4:36 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 am43°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 am47°Fdew point 36°F
- Noon52°Fdew point 36°F
- 3 pm54°Fdew point 35°F
- 6 pm50°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 pm47°Fdew point 36°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Philadelphia Intl Airport (7 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 59% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 37%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F5 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 below5 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 2.9 in; a dry November brings about 1.8 in and a wet one about 3.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.2 in.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202001: average high 63°F
- Coolest November1996: average high 49°F
- Wettest November2018: 9.0 in
- Driest November2001: 0.6 in
- Highest reading81°F (November 15, 1993)
- Lowest reading16°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 | 67°F | 56°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 49°F | 39°F | 31°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 15 | 5 | 1 |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 10.0 h | 9.4 h |
Highs change by -11°F from October and -10°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Williamsburg, VA203 mi · high 61°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Albany, NY200 mi · high 49°F · 11 wet days
How Philadelphia ranks in November
- Normal high213th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 4 in Pennsylvania
- Wet days231st driest of 378
- Comfortable days206th most of 341
What to pack for Philadelphia in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 39°F, highs near 56°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Frost in November
The first fall frost typically comes around Nov 17; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Nov 4. All frost dates for Philadelphia.
Heating and cooling
November has 530 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Philadelphia in November?
The normal high is 56°F and the normal low is 39°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 16°F (November 23, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Philadelphia in November?
About 9 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.9 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (9.0 in); the driest was in 2001 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Philadelphia in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 0.2 in.
Is November a good time to visit Philadelphia?
November ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Philadelphia (49 out of 100). It has about 5 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and humidity and wind by hour: Philadelphia Intl Airport (USW00013739), 6.8 mi SSW of the city center, 10 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Phila Franklin Inst (USC00366886), 0.6 mi NW of the city center, 60 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Philadelphia Ne Airport (USW00094732), 12 mi NE of the city center, 100 ft (65 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Philadelphia International Airport (724080-13739), 6.4 mi SSW of the city center, 7 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.