Climateby Month

Stowe, VT weather in November

NOAA 1991-2020 normals and daily records · Stowe all year

Expect chilly weather with frequent rain and some snow in Stowe in November, with highs near 43°F and lows near 25°F. Rain or snow falls on about 14 days. Snowfall averages about 5.7 in.

Normal high
43°F
Normal low
25°F
Wet days
14
2.8 in total
Snowfall
5.7 in
snow on the ground 4 days

How November changes from start to finish

Normal values at the start and end of November
November 1November 30
Normal high50°F37°F
Normal low30°F20°F
Chance of a wet day47%48%
Sunrise / sunset6:28 am / 4:40 pm7:05 am / 4:12 pm
Daylight10.2 h9.1 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

  1. 6 am32°Fdew point 27°F
  2. 9 am34°Fdew point 28°F
  3. Noon39°Fdew point 28°F
  4. 3 pm40°Fdew point 28°F
  5. 6 pm36°Fdew point 28°F
  6. 9 pm35°Fdew point 28°F

NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Barre Montpelier Airport (19 mi away); average wind 6 mph.

What kind of days to expect

  • Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 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 below22 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 1.9 in and a wet one about 3.5 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 51°F
  • Coolest November1996: average high 35°F
  • Wettest November2018: 5.7 in
  • Driest November2015: 0.5 in
  • Highest reading75°F (November 10, 2020)
  • Lowest reading-10°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

OctoberNovemberDecember
Normal high56°F43°F32°F
Normal low35°F25°F14°F
Wet days151415
Comfortable days710
Daylight11.0 h9.6 h8.9 h

Highs change by -13°F from October and -11°F into December.

Nearby alternatives in November

How Stowe ranks in November

  • Normal high351st warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 3 in Vermont
  • Wet days354th driest of 378
  • Comfortable days296th most of 341

What to pack for Stowe in November

  • A warm jacket – lows near 25°F, highs near 43°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 22 freezing nights

Heating and cooling

November has 923 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 Stowe in November?

The normal high is 43°F and the normal low is 25°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was -10°F (November 23, 2018).

Does it rain a lot in Stowe in November?

About 14 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 2018 (5.7 in); the driest was in 2015 (0.5 in).

Does it snow in Stowe 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 Stowe?

November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Stowe (35 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best months are May, June and September.

Where the numbers come from

  • Temperature, rain and frost dates: Morrisville Stowe State Airport (USW00054771), 5.9 mi NE of the city center, 732 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
  • Snowfall and snow depth: Burlington Intl Airport (USW00014742), 23 mi W of the city center, 330 ft (390 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
  • Humidity and wind by hour: Barre Montpelier Airport (USW00094705), 19 mi SSE of the city center, 1,126 ft (406 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
  • Daily humidity and wind: Edward F Knapp State Arpt (726145-94705), 19 mi SSE of the city center, 1,105 ft (385 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).