Pittsburgh, PA weather in November
November in Pittsburgh: chilly, with frequent rain. Highs 51°F, lows 34°F, rain or snow on about 12 days and about 2.4 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 51°F
- Normal low
- 34°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 2.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 2.4 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 57°F | 45°F |
| Normal low | 38°F | 31°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 38% | 43% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:49 am / 5:17 pm | 7:22 am / 4:54 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 am39°Fdew point 32°F
- 9 am41°Fdew point 33°F
- Noon47°Fdew point 33°F
- 3 pm49°Fdew point 33°F
- 6 pm46°Fdew point 32°F
- 9 pm44°Fdew point 32°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Pittsburgh Allegheny Co Airport (7 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 38% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 56%.
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 snow12 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below14 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 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 1.7 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 2.4 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202001: average high 59°F
- Coolest November1996: average high 43°F
- Wettest November1997: 6.0 in
- Driest November2012: 0.4 in
- Highest reading80°F (November 2, 2016)
- Lowest reading11°F (November 5, 1991)
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 | 63°F | 51°F | 41°F |
| Normal low | 44°F | 34°F | 27°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 12 | 15 |
| Comfortable days | 12 | 4 | 1 |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 9.9 h | 9.3 h |
Highs change by -12°F from October and -10°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Charleston, WV169 mi · high 57°F · 11 wet days
- Drier: Gettysburg, PA152 mi · high 53°F · 9 wet days
How Pittsburgh ranks in November
- Normal high282nd warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 4 in Pennsylvania
- Wet days338th driest of 378
- Comfortable days220th most of 341
What to pack for Pittsburgh in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 34°F, highs near 51°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 12 days
Heating and cooling
November has 672 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Pittsburgh in November?
The normal high is 51°F and the normal low is 34°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 11°F (November 5, 1991).
Does it rain a lot in Pittsburgh in November?
About 12 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 1997 (6.0 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Pittsburgh in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 2.4 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is November a good time to visit Pittsburgh?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Pittsburgh (44 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Pittsburgh Intl Airport (USW00094823), 12 mi WNW of the city center, 1,203 ft (438 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Emsworth L/D Ohio Rvr (USC00362574), 6.6 mi NW of the city center, 717 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Pittsburgh Allegheny Co Airport (USW00014762), 7.1 mi SSE of the city center, 1,248 ft (483 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Pittsburgh International Airport (725200-94823), 12 mi WNW of the city center, 1,119 ft (354 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.