Suffolk, VA weather in November
In November, Suffolk sees highs around 61°F and lows around 41°F: cool, with some rain. There are about 9 days with rain.
- Normal high
- 61°F
- Normal low
- 41°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.6 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 | 45°F | 37°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 30% | 31% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:30 am / 5:09 pm | 6:59 am / 4:50 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 am47°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 am52°Fdew point 43°F
- Noon57°Fdew point 41°F
- 3 pm58°Fdew point 41°F
- 6 pm52°Fdew point 43°F
- 9 pm50°Fdew point 43°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Langley AFB (28 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 53% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 38%.
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 snow9 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below5 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 3.6 in; a dry November brings about 1.4 in and a wet one about 4.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 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 69°F
- Coolest November1996: average high 56°F
- Wettest November2009: 12.9 in
- Driest November2001: 0.3 in
- Highest reading83°F (November 11, 2020)
- Lowest reading22°F (November 19, 2014)
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 | 61°F | 53°F |
| Normal low | 52°F | 41°F | 35°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 16 | 10 | 4 |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | 10.2 h | 9.7 h |
Highs change by -10°F from October and -8°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Wilmington, NC189 mi · high 67°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: Nags Head, NC75 mi · high 61°F · 6 wet days
- Cooler: Frederick, MD191 mi · high 53°F · 8 wet days
How Suffolk ranks in November
- Normal high188th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 5 in Virginia
- Wet days261st driest of 378
- Comfortable days153rd most of 341
What to pack for Suffolk in November
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Frost in November
The first fall frost typically comes around Nov 15; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Nov 2. All frost dates for Suffolk.
Heating and cooling
November has 434 heating degree days and 4 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Suffolk in November?
The normal high is 61°F and the normal low is 41°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 22°F (November 19, 2014).
Does it rain a lot in Suffolk in November?
About 9 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.7 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2009 (12.9 in); the driest was in 2001 (0.3 in).
Is November a good time to visit Suffolk?
November ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Suffolk (56 out of 100). It has about 10 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Suffolk Lake Kilby (USC00448192), 1.0 mi W of the city center, 22 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Langley AFB (USW00013702), 28 mi NNE of the city center, 10 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Norfolk NAS (723085-13750), 22 mi NE of the city center, 17 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.