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Rochester weather in November

Average highs of 49°F, lows of 34°F and 2.8 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

November is Rochester’s 8th warmest month, with average highs of 49°F and lows of 34°F. That is 12° cooler than October, and 9° below the yearly average high.

Average high
49°F
Average low
34°F
Precipitation
2.8 in
Wet days
15
Snow
8.1 in
Sunrise · sunset
7:03 AM · 4:47 PM

November across the year

  1. 33°19°Jan
  2. 35°20°Feb
  3. 44°27°Mar
  4. 57°37°Apr
  5. 69°48°May
  6. 78°57°Jun
  7. 83°62°Jul
  8. 81°61°Aug
  9. 74°54°Sep
  10. 61°43°Oct
  11. 49°34°Nov
  12. 39°25°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in November

  • Cool days: a warm jacket and long pants, plus layers for the swing between morning and afternoon.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 15 days this month.
  • Snow is likely (about 8 inches on average): waterproof boots help.

November is good for

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November compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
October61°F43°F3.2 in
November49°F34°F2.8 in
December39°F25°F2.7 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Rochester in November?

Average highs are 49°F and average lows 34°F, for a daily mean of 42°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Rochester in November?

November averages 2.8 in of precipitation over about 15 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 8th wettest month of the year.

Does it snow in Rochester in November?

Yes, about 8.1 in of snow on average.

What time is sunset in Rochester in November?

Around mid-November the sun rises about 7:03 AM and sets about 4:47 PM, for roughly 9.7 hours of daylight.

Is November a good time to visit Rochester?

The mildest months for visiting are May, August, September. November is cool, with Halloween and Thanksgiving and Christmas lights events.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Rochester Gtr Intl Ap station (4.4 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for November 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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