Newport, RI weather in November
In November, Newport sees highs around 55°F and lows around 34°F: cool, with frequent rain. Expect about 10 wet days. Snowfall averages about 0.6 in.
- Normal high
- 55°F
- Normal low
- 34°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 4.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.6 in
- normal snowfall
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 60°F | 50°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 30°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 36% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:17 am / 4:40 pm | 6:51 am / 4:16 pm |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | 9.4 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 am40°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 am45°Fdew point 34°F
- Noon50°Fdew point 34°F
- 3 pm50°Fdew point 34°F
- 6 pm46°Fdew point 34°F
- 9 pm43°Fdew point 34°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Providence T F Green Airport (17 mi away); average wind 9 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F3 of 30
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 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 snow10 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below16 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 4.5 in; a dry November brings about 3.5 in and a wet one about 5.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.6 in.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202020: average high 61°F
- Coolest November1996: average high 49°F
- Wettest November2018: 10.8 in
- Driest November2001: 0.9 in
- Highest reading80°F (November 9, 2020)
- Lowest reading9°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 | 65°F | 55°F | 45°F |
| Normal low | 42°F | 34°F | 26°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 10 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 15 | 3 | 1 |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 9.9 h | 9.2 h |
Highs change by -10°F from October and -10°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Cooler: Worcester, MA59 mi · high 48°F · 11 wet days
How Newport ranks in November
- Normal high227th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 2 in Rhode Island
- Wet days301st driest of 378
- Comfortable days238th most of 341
What to pack for Newport in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 34°F, highs near 55°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- A hat and gloves – about 16 freezing nights
Frost in November
The first fall frost typically comes around Nov 4; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 22. All frost dates for Newport.
Heating and cooling
November has 626 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 Newport in November?
The normal high is 55°F and the normal low is 34°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 9°F (most recently on November 23, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Newport in November?
About 10 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.5 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (10.8 in); the driest was in 2001 (1.0 in).
Does it snow in Newport in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 0.6 in.
Is November a good time to visit Newport?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Newport (45 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Kingston (USC00374266), 12 mi W of the city center, 117 ft (89 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Newport State Airport (USW00014787), 3.4 mi NNE of the city center, 172 ft (144 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Providence T F Green Airport (USW00014765), 17 mi NNW of the city center, 60 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Theodore F Green State Airport (725070-14765), 17 mi NNW of the city center, 51 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).