Williamsburg, VA weather in November
Expect cool weather with some rain in Williamsburg in November, with highs near 61°F and lows near 41°F. Rain falls on about 9 days.
- Normal high
- 61°F
- Normal low
- 41°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 | 45°F | 37°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 30% | 32% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:31 am / 5:09 pm | 7:01 am / 4:49 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 am46°Fdew point 40°F
- 9 am53°Fdew point 42°F
- Noon59°Fdew point 41°F
- 3 pm60°Fdew point 41°F
- 6 pm52°Fdew point 42°F
- 9 pm49°Fdew point 42°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Newport News Intl Airport (15 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 64% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 32%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F9 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 below6 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 4.0 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 69°F
- Coolest November1996: average high 57°F
- Wettest November2009: 7.7 in
- Driest November2001: 0.4 in
- Highest reading85°F (November 15, 1993)
- Lowest reading20°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 | 51°F | 41°F | 34°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 15 | 9 | 4 |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | 10.2 h | 9.6 h |
Highs change by -10°F from October and -8°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Wilmington, NC222 mi · high 67°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: Nags Head, NC109 mi · high 61°F · 6 wet days
- Cooler: Frederick, MD153 mi · high 53°F · 8 wet days
How Williamsburg ranks in November
- Normal high182nd warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 5 in Virginia
- Wet days262nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days161st most of 341
What to pack for Williamsburg in November
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Frost in November
The first fall frost typically comes around Nov 10; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 29. All frost dates for Williamsburg.
Heating and cooling
November has 425 heating degree days and 5 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Williamsburg in November?
The normal high is 61°F and the normal low is 41°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 20°F (most recently on November 19, 2014).
Does it rain a lot in Williamsburg 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 (7.7 in); the driest was in 2001 (0.4 in).
Is November a good time to visit Williamsburg?
November ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Williamsburg (55 out of 100). It has about 9 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Williamsburg 2 N (USC00449151), 2.1 mi N of the city center, 70 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: W Pt 2 Nw (USC00449025), 21 mi NNW of the city center, 20 ft (65 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Newport News Intl Airport (USW00093741), 15 mi SE of the city center, 42 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Nwpt News/Wimburg Intl Apt (723086-93741), 15 mi SE of the city center, 36 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.