Rutland, VT weather in November
In November, Rutland sees highs around 46°F and lows around 26°F: chilly, with frequent rain and some snow. Expect about 12 wet days. Snowfall averages about 4.7 in.
- Normal high
- 46°F
- Normal low
- 26°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 2.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 4.7 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 | 30°F | 21°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 39% | 42% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:27 am / 4:43 pm | 7:04 am / 4:16 pm |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 9.2 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 am32°Fdew point 27°F
- 9 am34°Fdew point 28°F
- Noon39°Fdew point 28°F
- 3 pm40°Fdew point 28°F
- 6 pm36°Fdew point 28°F
- 9 pm35°Fdew point 28°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Barre Montpelier Airport (45 mi away); average wind 6 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 snow12 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below21 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 2.8 in; a dry November brings about 1.8 in and a wet one about 3.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 4.7 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202006: average high 53°F
- Coolest November2018: average high 39°F
- Wettest November2002: 5.2 in
- Driest November2012: 0.7 in
- Highest reading76°F (November 20, 1991)
- Lowest reading-5°F (November 24, 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 | 58°F | 46°F | 35°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 26°F | 16°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 12 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.0 h | 9.7 h | 9.0 h |
Highs change by -12°F from October and -11°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Springfield, MA106 mi · high 52°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY68 mi · high 40°F · 15 wet days
How Rutland ranks in November
- Normal high332nd warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 3 in Vermont
- Wet days335th driest of 378
- Comfortable days268th most of 341
What to pack for Rutland in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 26°F, highs near 46°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 12 days
- Waterproof boots – about 4.7 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 21 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 867 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 Rutland in November?
The normal high is 46°F and the normal low is 26°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was -5°F (most recently on November 24, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Rutland in November?
About 12 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.8 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2002 (5.2 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.7 in).
Does it snow in Rutland in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 4.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 4 days.
Is November a good time to visit Rutland?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Rutland (38 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 and frost dates: Rutland (USC00436995), 1.1 mi NNW of the city center, 620 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Barre Montpelier Airport (USW00094705), 45 mi NNE of the city center, 1,126 ft (478 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Lebanon Municipal Airport (726116-94765), 33 mi E of the city center, 554 ft (94 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).