Richmond, VA weather in November
Expect cool weather with some rain in Richmond in November, with highs near 60°F and lows near 39°F. Rain falls on about 8 days.
- Normal high
- 60°F
- Normal low
- 39°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 3.1 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 65°F | 56°F |
| Normal low | 43°F | 35°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 28% | 30% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:34 am / 5:11 pm | 7:04 am / 4:52 pm |
| Daylight | 10.6 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 am43°Fdew point 38°F
- 9 am49°Fdew point 39°F
- Noon57°Fdew point 38°F
- 3 pm59°Fdew point 38°F
- 6 pm52°Fdew point 39°F
- 9 pm48°Fdew point 39°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Richmond Intl Airport (8 mi away); average wind 7 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F10 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 snow8 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below8 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 1.3 in and a wet one about 4.0 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, 1991-20202001: average high 67°F
- Coolest November1996: average high 53°F
- Wettest November2009: 9.6 in
- Driest November2001: 0.2 in
- Highest reading86°F (November 15, 1993)
- Lowest reading17°F (November 22, 2000)
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 | 71°F | 60°F | 52°F |
| Normal low | 49°F | 39°F | 32°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 17 | 10 | 3 |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | 10.2 h | 9.6 h |
Highs change by -11°F from October and -8°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Wilmington, NC232 mi · high 67°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Frederick, MD129 mi · high 53°F · 8 wet days
How Richmond ranks in November
- Normal high189th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 5 in Virginia
- Wet days220th driest of 378
- Comfortable days150th most of 341
What to pack for Richmond in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 39°F, highs near 60°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 8 days
Frost in November
The first fall frost typically comes around Nov 4; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 23. All frost dates for Richmond.
Heating and cooling
November has 465 heating degree days and 3 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Richmond in November?
The normal high is 60°F and the normal low is 39°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 17°F (November 22, 2000).
Does it rain a lot in Richmond in November?
About 8 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 (9.6 in); the driest was in 2001 (0.2 in).
Does it snow in Richmond in November?
Snow is very rare: the 1991-2020 normal for November rounds to 0.0 in.
Is November a good time to visit Richmond?
November ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Richmond (56 out of 100). It has about 10 comfortable days. The best months are April, May and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Richmond Intl Airport (USW00013740), 8.4 mi ESE of the city center, 164 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Richmond International Airport (724010-13740), 8.1 mi ESE of the city center, 166 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).