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Weather · November

Princeton weather in November

Average highs of 55°F, lows of 36°F and 3.2 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

November is Princeton’s 8th warmest month, with average highs of 55°F and lows of 36°F. That is 11° cooler than October, and 9° below the yearly average high.

Average high
55°F
Average low
36°F
Precipitation
3.2 in
Wet days
9
Snow
0.50 in
Sunrise · sunset
6:44 AM · 4:42 PM

November across the year

  1. 40°24°Jan
  2. 43°26°Feb
  3. 51°33°Mar
  4. 63°42°Apr
  5. 72°52°May
  6. 81°61°Jun
  7. 86°67°Jul
  8. 84°65°Aug
  9. 77°58°Sep
  10. 66°46°Oct
  11. 55°36°Nov
  12. 44°29°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 9 days this month.

November is good for

What’s on in Princeton in November

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November compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
October66°F46°F3.8 in
November55°F36°F3.2 in
December44°F29°F4.0 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Princeton in November?

Average highs are 55°F and average lows 36°F, for a daily mean of 45°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Princeton in November?

November averages 3.2 in of precipitation over about 9 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 11th wettest month of the year.

Does it snow in Princeton in November?

Yes, about 0.50 in of snow on average.

What time is sunset in Princeton in November?

Around mid-November the sun rises about 6:44 AM and sets about 4:42 PM, for roughly 10.0 hours of daylight.

Is November a good time to visit Princeton?

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

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Trenton Mercer Co Ap station (9.7 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for November 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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