Glace Bay Weather in November (1981–2025)

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November at a Glance in Glace Bay

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
7.3°C
Avg Low
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2.4°C
Avg Temp
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4.9°C
Avg Rain
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114 mm
Avg Humidity
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83%
Avg Wind
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6.6 m/s
Avg Solar
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1.2
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-1.6°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons❄️Cold mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month🌬️Windy💦Humid air

Glace Bay November Weather Overview

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Glace Bay, with average highs near 7.3°C and lows around 2.4°C (mean 4.9°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 114 mm of rainfall and 83% relative humidity across the period.

Glace Bay November Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Glace Bay. Across 45 years of records, the warmest November in Glace Bay was 2021 — when the month averaged 6.9°C — while the coldest were 1986 and 1992 at 3.1°C. Typical November days reach 7.3°C with nights near 2.4°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp4.5°C→5.8°C+1.3°C
Max Temp6.9°C→8.2°C+1.3°C
Min Temp2.1°C→3.5°C+1.4°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

3.0°C–4.0°C8 yr (18%)
4.0°C–5.0°C16 yr (36%)
5.0°C–6.0°C16 yr (36%)
6.0°C–7.0°C5 yr (11%)

Glace Bay November Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

November is a relatively wet time of year in Glace Bay, averaging 114 mm of rainfall. The wettest November on record was 2000 with 244 mm, while the driest was 1992 at 34 mm.

Glace Bay November Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Glace Bay during November averages 83%. The most humid November was 2000 at 89%, and the least humid was 1995 at 79%.

Glace Bay November Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

November receives about 1.2 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Glace Bay. The sunniest Novembers were 2009 and 2011 at 1.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1992 at 0.9.

Glace Bay November Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Glace Bay during November is 6.6 m/s. The windiest November was 1988 at 8 m/s, while the calmest was 2016 at 5.4 m/s.

What November Feels Like in Glace Bay

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Cold
Morning
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Cold
Afternoon
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Cold
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★☆☆☆

How November Ranks in Glace Bay

🥶6th coolest month of the year
🌧️2nd wettest month of the year
☀️10th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Glace Bay Weather by Month

Glace Bay November Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp4.3°C4.2°C5.2°C5.1°C5.8°C+1.5°C
Avg High6.9°C6.6°C7.5°C7.6°C8.3°C+1.4°C
Avg Low1.8°C1.8°C2.8°C2.5°C3.4°C+1.6°C
Avg Rain107 mm84 mm137 mm117 mm130 mm+23 mm

Extreme November Records in Glace Bay

🔥Warmest November17.3°C2020
🧊Coldest November-8.7°C2018
🌧️Wettest November244 mm2000
🏜️Driest November34 mm1992
🌬️Windiest November8 m/s1988

Key Insights for November

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November temperatures in Glace Bay have risen by about 1.3°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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November has ranged from a record low of -8.7°C (2018) to a record high of 17.3°C (2020).

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Rainfall in November is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 114 mm, with a wettest year of 244 mm.

Is November a Good Time to Visit Glace Bay?

A good time to visit Glace Bay

November is a good time to visit Glace Bay, with days averaging 7.3°C and nights around 2.4°C (mean 4.9°C, cooler than Glace Bay's yearly average) and higher rainfall. August and July are marginally more temperate, but November still suits most travellers.

See Glace Bay's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Glace Bay Weather in November — In Depth

☀️ November climate overview

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Glace Bay, with average highs near 7.3°C and lows around 2.4°C (mean 4.9°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 114 mm of rainfall and 83% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in November

November averages 114 mm of rainfall in Glace Bay, a relatively wet time of year compared with the rest of the year. The wettest November on record saw 244 mm (2000), and the driest just 34 mm (1992). Humidity sits around 83% and average wind speed is 6.6 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 1.2 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How November has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average November temperatures have risen by about 1.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 6.9°C to 8.2°C and overnight lows from 2.1°C to 3.5°C over the same span.
November Weather in Glace Bay, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20257.5°C5.3°C3.0°C13.7°C0.2°C161 mm83%6.6 m/s1.1
20248.6°C6.7°C4.9°C16.6°C1.2°C133 mm86%6.8 m/s1.1
20236.5°C4.2°C2.0°C13.2°C-3.0°C106 mm80%5.7 m/s1.2
20228.7°C6.0°C3.3°C17.3°C-2.5°C116 mm82%7.5 m/s1.3
2021 🔥9.6°C6.9°C4.2°C16.5°C-1.2°C205 mm83%6.7 m/s1.4
20208.8°C5.8°C2.7°C17.3°C-1.5°C59 mm82%6.2 m/s1.3
20197.7°C4.6°C1.6°C16.1°C-2.6°C135 mm82%7.6 m/s1.2
20185.7°C3.3°C0.8°C15.2°C-8.7°C190 mm86%7.8 m/s1.1
20178.3°C5.2°C2.0°C14.9°C-2.5°C96 mm81%6.5 m/s1.4
20168.2°C6.4°C4.6°C13.2°C0.7°C111 mm87%5.4 m/s1.3
20157.3°C4.9°C2.5°C13.8°C-4.3°C82 mm82%6.5 m/s1.3
20148.2°C5.2°C2.2°C15.5°C-4.0°C167 mm83%6.5 m/s1.2
20137.0°C4.4°C1.8°C15.2°C-3.8°C118 mm84%6.8 m/s1.1
20128.0°C5.7°C3.4°C16.8°C-5.2°C102 mm84%5.8 m/s1.2
20118.3°C5.6°C3.0°C13.0°C-3.1°C88 mm84%6.2 m/s1.5
20107.0°C5.2°C3.4°C14.0°C-1.4°C84 mm83%6.4 m/s1.3
20098.3°C5.6°C2.9°C13.7°C-0.7°C102 mm87%6.2 m/s1.5
20088.0°C5.8°C3.6°C14.6°C-3.1°C126 mm86%6 m/s1.2
20077.8°C5.0°C2.2°C14.8°C-2.2°C171 mm84%7.2 m/s1.3
20068.3°C6.1°C3.9°C13.3°C-1.2°C87 mm87%5.6 m/s1.1
20058.5°C5.6°C2.7°C14.2°C-1.9°C121 mm85%6.1 m/s1.2
20046.4°C4.0°C1.6°C13.0°C-1.8°C136 mm82%7.5 m/s1.2
20037.5°C5.1°C2.8°C13.9°C-1.4°C65 mm83%6.4 m/s1.3
20025.9°C3.7°C1.4°C13.0°C-4.3°C216 mm85%6.8 m/s1
20017.7°C5.2°C2.7°C14.4°C-1.8°C98 mm83%5.7 m/s1.2
2000 🌧️6.8°C5.6°C4.5°C10.2°C-1.1°C244 mm89%6.5 m/s1.1
19997.0°C4.5°C2.0°C12.7°C-2.6°C80 mm83%6.3 m/s1.3
19986.1°C3.7°C1.3°C11.8°C-1.5°C109 mm83%6 m/s1.3
19975.9°C4.0°C2.1°C13.8°C-2.2°C189 mm84%6.9 m/s1.1
19965.6°C3.7°C1.8°C11.5°C-1.7°C95 mm82%6.5 m/s1.2
19957.1°C4.6°C2.1°C12.9°C-2.2°C71 mm79%6.6 m/s1.1
19947.5°C4.8°C2.2°C14.9°C-3.9°C85 mm80%7.7 m/s1.1
19936.8°C3.7°C0.5°C12.5°C-6.3°C64 mm82%6.9 m/s1.3
19925.4°C3.1°C0.7°C12.6°C-2.2°C34 mm80%5.5 m/s0.9
19917.9°C5.8°C3.7°C14.1°C-1.4°C70 mm85%6 m/s1.2
19906.7°C4.2°C1.7°C11.0°C-1.6°C44 mm83%7.2 m/s1.2
19897.3°C4.3°C1.4°C14.5°C-6.5°C71 mm82%7.2 m/s1.1
19887.3°C4.8°C2.3°C12.9°C-3.6°C79 mm83%8 m/s1
19876.8°C4.0°C1.2°C13.5°C-2.4°C87 mm81%6.6 m/s1.1
1986 ❄️6.0°C3.1°C0.2°C12.4°C-5.5°C92 mm81%6.8 m/s1
19855.3°C3.3°C1.3°C12.0°C-3.5°C49 mm79%7 m/s1.1
19846.7°C4.3°C1.8°C13.6°C-3.1°C91 mm84%6.2 m/s1.3
19837.2°C4.8°C2.3°C12.6°C-2.0°C186 mm84%7.1 m/s—
19828.2°C5.4°C2.6°C16.0°C-3.7°C166 mm83%6.5 m/s—
19816.9°C4.8°C2.7°C14.1°C-0.9°C142 mm85%6.7 m/s—

Actual recorded November data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Glace Bay November Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Glace Bay in November?▼

The average high in November is around 7.3°C with lows near 2.4°C (mean 4.9°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Glace Bay in November?▼

November averages 114 mm of rainfall in Glace Bay, a relatively wet time of year. The wettest on record was 244 mm in 2000.

What was the hottest November on record in Glace Bay?▼

The hottest November reached 17.3°C in 2020. The coldest dipped to -8.7°C in 2018.

Has November in Glace Bay gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average November temperatures have risen by about 1.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 6.9°C to 8.2°C and overnight lows from 2.1°C to 3.5°C over the same span.

Is November a good time to visit Glace Bay?▼

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Glace Bay and a relatively wet time of year, so plan for around 7.3°C daytime highs and 2.4°C at night.

Is November the coldest month in Glace Bay?▼

Not quite — November is the 6th coolest month in Glace Bay, averaging 4.9°C.

What should I pack for Glace Bay in November?▼

For November in Glace Bay, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 7.3°C and lows of 2.4°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Glace Bay humid in November?▼

Relative humidity in November averages 83% — quite humid.

How windy is Glace Bay in November?▼

Average wind speed in November is 6.6 m/s. The windiest November on record averaged 8 m/s (1988).

Which November had the most rainfall in Glace Bay?▼

The wettest November on record was 2000 with 244 mm. On average, November sees 114 mm.

Where does this November weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Glace Bay behaves each November, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for November specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.