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Fayetteville, WV weather in November

NOAA 1991-2020 normals and daily records · Fayetteville all year

In November, Fayetteville sees highs around 54°F and lows around 32°F: chilly, with frequent rain. There are about 11 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 1.2 in.

Normal high
54°F
Normal low
32°F
Wet days
11
2.9 in total
Snowfall
1.2 in
snow on the ground 1 day

How November changes from start to finish

Normal values at the start and end of November
November 1November 30
Normal high59°F49°F
Normal low36°F29°F
Chance of a wet day34%39%
Sunrise / sunset6:50 am / 5:25 pm7:20 am / 5:05 pm
Daylight10.6 h9.7 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

  1. 6 am39°Fdew point 32°F
  2. 9 am42°Fdew point 33°F
  3. Noon48°Fdew point 33°F
  4. 3 pm50°Fdew point 32°F
  5. 6 pm46°Fdew point 32°F
  6. 9 pm43°Fdew point 32°F

NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Beckley Raleigh Co Airport (19 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 53% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 42%.

What kind of days to expect

  • Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F5 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 snow11 of 30
  • Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 30
  • Freezing nightslow 32°F or below17 of 30
  • Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 30

Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.

Rain and snow in November

Normal precipitation is 2.9 in; a dry November brings about 2.2 in and a wet one about 3.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.2 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.

How November varies from year to year

  • Warmest November, 1991-20202001: average high 62°F
  • Coolest November2014: average high 45°F
  • Wettest November2003: 7.6 in
  • Driest November2001: 0.5 in
  • Highest reading80°F (November 3, 2004)
  • Lowest reading8°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

OctoberNovemberDecember
Normal high65°F54°F45°F
Normal low41°F32°F26°F
Wet days91114
Comfortable days1551
Daylight11.2 h10.1 h9.6 h

Highs change by -11°F from October and -9°F into December.

Nearby alternatives in November

How Fayetteville ranks in November

  • Normal high233rd warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 4 in West Virginia
  • Wet days318th driest of 378
  • Comfortable days215th most of 341

What to pack for Fayetteville in November

  • A warm jacket – lows near 32°F, highs near 54°F
  • A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
  • A hat and gloves – about 17 freezing nights

Heating and cooling

November has 669 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.

Questions

How cold is Fayetteville in November?

The normal high is 54°F and the normal low is 32°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 8°F (November 19, 2014).

Does it rain a lot in Fayetteville in November?

About 11 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.9 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2003 (7.6 in); the driest was in 2001 (0.5 in).

Does it snow in Fayetteville in November?

Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 1.2 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.

Is November a good time to visit Fayetteville?

November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Fayetteville (44 out of 100). It has about 5 comfortable days. The best months are May and September.

Where the numbers come from

  • Temperature: Summersville Lake (USC00468614), 16 mi NE of the city center, 1,768 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
  • Rain and frost dates: Oak Hill (USC00466591), 6.2 mi SSW of the city center, 2,040 ft (225 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
  • Snowfall and snow depth: Beckley Va Hospital (USC00460580), 21 mi SSW of the city center, 2,330 ft (515 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
  • Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Beckley Raleigh Co Airport (USW00003872), 19 mi S of the city center, 2,514 ft (699 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
  • Daily humidity and wind: Raleigh County Memorial Airport (724120-03872), 19 mi S of the city center, 2,494 ft (679 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.