Burlington, VT weather in November
Expect chilly weather with frequent rain and some snow in Burlington in November, with highs near 46°F and lows near 32°F. Rain or snow falls on about 14 days. Snowfall averages about 5.7 in.
- Normal high
- 46°F
- Normal low
- 32°F
- Wet days
- 14
- 2.7 in total
- Snowfall
- 5.7 in
- snow on the ground 4 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 52°F | 40°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 27°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 44% | 47% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:30 am / 4:42 pm | 7:08 am / 4:14 pm |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | 9.1 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 am36°Fdew point 28°F
- 9 am38°Fdew point 29°F
- Noon42°Fdew point 29°F
- 3 pm43°Fdew point 29°F
- 6 pm40°Fdew point 29°F
- 9 pm38°Fdew point 29°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Burlington Intl Airport (3 mi away); average wind 9 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 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 snow14 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below17 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more4 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 2.7 in; a dry November brings about 1.9 in and a wet one about 3.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 5.7 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202011: average high 52°F
- Coolest November2018: average high 39°F
- Wettest November2018: 5.5 in
- Driest November1998: 1.0 in
- Highest reading74°F (November 8, 1996)
- Lowest reading-1°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 | 59°F | 46°F | 35°F |
| Normal low | 42°F | 32°F | 21°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| Comfortable days | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.0 h | 9.6 h | 8.9 h |
Highs change by -13°F from October and -11°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Springfield, MA167 mi · high 52°F · 10 wet days
- Drier: Portland, ME157 mi · high 48°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY40 mi · high 40°F · 15 wet days
How Burlington ranks in November
- Normal high330th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 3 in Vermont
- Wet days351st driest of 378
- Comfortable days287th most of 341
What to pack for Burlington in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 32°F, highs near 46°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 14 days
- Waterproof boots – about 5.7 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 17 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 773 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 Burlington in November?
The normal high is 46°F and the normal low is 32°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was -1°F (November 23, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Burlington in November?
About 14 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.7 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (5.5 in); the driest was in 1998 (1.0 in).
Does it snow in Burlington in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 5.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 4 days.
Is November a good time to visit Burlington?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Burlington (37 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Burlington Intl Airport (USW00014742), 3.1 mi E of the city center, 330 ft (135 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Burlington International Airport (726170-14742), 3.1 mi E of the city center, 332 ft (137 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).