Providence, RI weather in November
In November, Providence sees highs around 53°F and lows around 36°F: chilly, with some rain. Expect about 10 wet days. Snowfall averages about 1.0 in.
- Normal high
- 53°F
- Normal low
- 36°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 4.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.0 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 58°F | 48°F |
| Normal low | 40°F | 32°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 35% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:18 am / 4:40 pm | 6:52 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 (7 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 29% 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°F3 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 in6 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below11 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 4.3 in; a dry November brings about 2.9 in and a wet one about 5.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.0 in.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202020: average high 59°F
- Coolest November1996: average high 48°F
- Wettest November2018: 10.6 in
- Driest November2001: 0.4 in
- Highest reading78°F (November 15, 1993)
- Lowest reading13°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 | 64°F | 53°F | 43°F |
| Normal low | 45°F | 36°F | 28°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 9.8 h | 9.2 h |
Highs change by -11°F from October and -10°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Cooler: Worcester, MA36 mi · high 48°F · 11 wet days
How Providence ranks in November
- Normal high246th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 2 in Rhode Island
- Wet days283rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days244th most of 341
What to pack for Providence in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 36°F, highs near 53°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
Heating and cooling
November has 615 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 Providence in November?
The normal high is 53°F and the normal low is 36°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 13°F (November 23, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Providence in November?
About 10 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.3 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (10.6 in); the driest was in 2001 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Providence in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 1.0 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is November a good time to visit Providence?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Providence (44 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Providence T F Green Airport (USW00014765), 7.1 mi S of the city center, 60 ft (51 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Boston Logan Intl Airport (USW00014739), 42 mi NNE of the city center, 12 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Theodore F Green State Airport (725070-14765), 7.0 mi S of the city center, 51 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.