Virginia Beach, VA weather in November
Virginia Beach is cool in November, with some rain: highs average 61°F and nights drop to about 42°F. Expect about 9 wet days.
- Normal high
- 61°F
- Normal low
- 42°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 | 66°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 46°F | 38°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 29% | 30% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:27 am / 5:07 pm | 6:57 am / 4:47 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 am48°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 am54°Fdew point 44°F
- Noon59°Fdew point 43°F
- 3 pm59°Fdew point 43°F
- 6 pm54°Fdew point 43°F
- 9 pm51°Fdew point 43°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Oceana NAS (4 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 36% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 48%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F10 of 30
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 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 below4 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, 1991-20202020: average high 69°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 | 71°F | 61°F | 54°F |
| Normal low | 53°F | 42°F | 35°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 16 | 10 | 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, NC213 mi · high 67°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: Nags Head, NC65 mi · high 61°F · 6 wet days
- Cooler: Frederick, MD193 mi · high 53°F · 8 wet days
How Virginia Beach ranks in November
- Normal high181st warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 5 in Virginia
- Wet days250th driest of 378
- Comfortable days155th most of 341
What to pack for Virginia Beach in November
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Frost in November
The first fall frost typically comes around Nov 12; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Nov 1. All frost dates for Virginia Beach.
Heating and cooling
November has 415 heating degree days and 8 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Virginia Beach in November?
The normal high is 61°F and the normal low is 42°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 23°F (November 23, 2008).
Does it rain a lot in Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach?
November ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Virginia Beach (56 out of 100). It has about 10 comfortable days. The best months are April, May and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Oceana NAS (USW00013769), 4.0 mi SW of the city center, 23 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain and snowfall: Norfolk Intl Airport (USW00013737), 12 mi WNW of the city center, 30 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Oceana NAS (723075-13769), 3.9 mi SW of the city center, 23 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: snow depth (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).