Morgantown, WV weather in November
Expect chilly weather with frequent rain in Morgantown in November, with highs near 54°F and lows near 36°F. Rain falls on about 12 days.
- Normal high
- 54°F
- Normal low
- 36°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 3.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 60°F | 49°F |
| Normal low | 40°F | 32°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 38% | 42% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:48 am / 5:18 pm | 7:20 am / 4:56 pm |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 9.6 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 am41°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 am43°Fdew point 34°F
- Noon49°Fdew point 34°F
- 3 pm51°Fdew point 33°F
- 6 pm48°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 pm45°Fdew point 33°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Morgantown Hart Fld (2 mi away); average wind 5 mph; clear or few clouds in 38% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 56%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F7 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 snow12 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below12 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 3.0 in; a dry November brings about 1.9 in and a wet one about 3.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.1 in.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202001: average high 61°F
- Coolest November1996: average high 46°F
- Wettest November2003: 6.3 in
- Driest November2012: 0.7 in
- Highest reading82°F (November 2, 2016)
- Lowest reading13°F (November 13, 2019)
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 | 66°F | 54°F | 44°F |
| Normal low | 45°F | 36°F | 29°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 12 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 14 | 7 | 1 |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | 10.0 h | 9.4 h |
Highs change by -12°F from October and -10°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Richmond, VA197 mi · high 60°F · 8 wet days
- Drier: Frederick, MD136 mi · high 53°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Buffalo, NY232 mi · high 48°F · 14 wet days
How Morgantown ranks in November
- Normal high229th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 4 in West Virginia
- Wet days337th driest of 378
- Comfortable days185th most of 341
What to pack for Morgantown in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 36°F, highs near 54°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 12 days
Heating and cooling
November has 603 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Morgantown in November?
The normal high is 54°F and the normal low is 36°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 13°F (most recently on November 13, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Morgantown in November?
About 12 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.0 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2003 (6.3 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.7 in).
Does it snow in Morgantown in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 0.1 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is November a good time to visit Morgantown?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Morgantown (48 out of 100). It has about 7 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Morgantown Hart Fld (USW00013736), 2.3 mi ENE of the city center, 1,240 ft (352 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall: Lake Lynn (USC00465002), 8.2 mi NE of the city center, 900 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Grays Landing (USC00363451), 11 mi N of the city center, 800 ft (88 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Pittsburgh Allegheny Co Airport (USW00014762), 50 mi N of the city center, 1,248 ft (360 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Mgtn Rgnl-W L B Hart Fd Airport (724176-13736), 2.3 mi NE of the city center, 1,226 ft (338 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.