Chesapeake, VA weather in November
Expect cool weather with some rain in Chesapeake in November, with highs near 62°F and lows near 44°F. Rain falls on about 9 days.
- Normal high
- 62°F
- Normal low
- 44°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.1 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 67°F | 58°F |
| Normal low | 49°F | 41°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 29% | 30% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:28 am / 5:08 pm | 6:58 am / 4:49 pm |
| Daylight | 10.7 h | 9.8 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 am49°Fdew point 42°F
- 9 am53°Fdew point 44°F
- Noon58°Fdew point 43°F
- 3 pm59°Fdew point 42°F
- 6 pm54°Fdew point 43°F
- 9 pm52°Fdew point 43°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Norfolk Intl Airport (7 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 57% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 35%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F9 of 30
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph1 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 snow9 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below3 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 in November
Normal precipitation is 3.1 in; a dry November brings about 1.5 in and a wet one about 4.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Snow is very rare.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202003: average high 68°F
- Coolest November1996: average high 54°F
- Wettest November2009: 9.2 in
- Driest November2001: 0.08 in
- Highest reading85°F (November 11, 2020)
- Lowest reading23°F (November 23, 2008)
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 | 72°F | 62°F | 55°F |
| Normal low | 55°F | 44°F | 38°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 15 | 9 | 5 |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | 10.2 h | 9.7 h |
Highs change by -10°F from October and -7°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Wilmington, NC202 mi · high 67°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: Nags Head, NC70 mi · high 61°F · 6 wet days
- Cooler: Cape May, NJ164 mi · high 57°F · 9 wet days
How Chesapeake ranks in November
- Normal high174th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 5 in Virginia
- Wet days249th driest of 378
- Comfortable days160th most of 341
What to pack for Chesapeake in November
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Frost in November
The first fall frost typically comes around Nov 23; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Nov 8. All frost dates for Chesapeake.
Heating and cooling
November has 362 heating degree days and 10 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Chesapeake in November?
The normal high is 62°F and the normal low is 44°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 23°F (November 23, 2008).
Does it rain a lot in Chesapeake in November?
About 9 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.1 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2009 (9.2 in); the driest was in 2001 (0.08 in).
Is November a good time to visit Chesapeake?
November ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Chesapeake (56 out of 100). It has about 9 comfortable days. The best months are April, May and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Norfolk Intl Airport (USW00013737), 7.4 mi NE of the city center, 30 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Suffolk Lake Kilby (USC00448192), 19 mi WSW of the city center, 22 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Norfolk International Airport (723080-13737), 7.4 mi NE of the city center, 11 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.