Hamden Weather in November (1981–2025)

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November at a Glance in Hamden

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
10.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
0.6°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
5.4°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
96 mm
Avg Humidity
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81%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
2.1
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-4.4°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Hamden November Weather Overview

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Hamden, with average highs near 10.1°C and lows around 0.6°C (mean 5.4°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 96 mm of rainfall and 81% relative humidity across the period.

Hamden November Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Hamden. Across 45 years of records, the warmest November in Hamden was 2001 — when the month averaged 8.3°C — while the coldest was 1996 at 2.7°C. Typical November days reach 10.1°C with nights near 0.6°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp5.3°C→5.9°C+0.6°C
Max Temp10.1°C→10.8°C+0.7°C
Min Temp0.6°C→1.0°C+0.4°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

2.0°C–3.8°C7 yr (16%)
3.8°C–5.5°C22 yr (49%)
5.5°C–7.3°C9 yr (20%)
7.3°C–9.0°C7 yr (16%)

Hamden November Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

November is about average for rainfall in Hamden, averaging 96 mm of rainfall. The wettest November on record was 1988 with 219 mm, while the driest was 2012 at 22 mm.

Hamden November Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Hamden during November averages 81%. The most humid November was 2006 at 88%, and the least humid was 2024 at 67%.

Hamden November Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

November receives about 2.1 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Hamden. The sunniest Novembers were 2021 and 2024 at 2.4 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1985 at 1.7.

Hamden November Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Hamden during November is 0.2 m/s. The windiest Novembers were 2023, 2024 and 2025, among others at 0.2 m/s, while the calmest were 2023, 2024 and 2025, among others at 0.2 m/s.

What November Feels Like in Hamden

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Freezing
Morning
🌞
Cool
Afternoon
🌆
Cold
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★☆☆☆

How November Ranks in Hamden

🥶5th coolest month of the year
🌵3rd driest month of the year
☀️10th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Hamden Weather by Month

Hamden November Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp4.8°C4.9°C6.1°C5.0°C6.2°C+1.4°C
Avg High9.7°C9.5°C10.7°C9.7°C11.2°C+1.5°C
Avg Low0.0°C0.2°C1.5°C0.3°C1.2°C+1.2°C
Avg Rain125 mm102 mm89 mm82 mm77 mm-48 mm

Extreme November Records in Hamden

🔥Warmest November25.5°C2024
🧊Coldest November-16.6°C1986
🌧️Wettest November219 mm1988
🏜️Driest November22 mm2012
🌬️Windiest November0.2 m/s1981

Key Insights for November

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November temperatures in Hamden have risen by about 0.6°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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November has ranged from a record low of -16.6°C (1986) to a record high of 25.5°C (2024).

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Rainfall in November is about average for rainfall, averaging 96 mm, with a wettest year of 219 mm.

Is November a Good Time to Visit Hamden?

A good time to visit Hamden

November is a good time to visit Hamden, with days averaging 10.1°C and nights around 0.6°C (mean 5.4°C, cooler than Hamden's yearly average) and higher rainfall. August and July are marginally more temperate, but November still suits most travellers.

See Hamden'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 →

Hamden Weather in November — In Depth

☀️ November climate overview

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Hamden, with average highs near 10.1°C and lows around 0.6°C (mean 5.4°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 96 mm of rainfall and 81% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in November

November averages 96 mm of rainfall in Hamden, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest November on record saw 219 mm (1988), and the driest just 22 mm (2012). Humidity sits around 81% and average wind speed is 0.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 2.1 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 0.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 10.1°C to 10.8°C and overnight lows from 0.6°C to 1°C over the same span.
November Weather in Hamden, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20259.6°C5.1°C0.6°C16.1°C-3.6°C55 mm77%0.2 m/s2
202413.3°C8.1°C2.9°C25.5°C-4.1°C75 mm67%0.2 m/s2.4
20239.3°C4.3°C-0.7°C17.6°C-5.5°C54 mm80%0.2 m/s2.3
202212.0°C7.1°C2.2°C22.2°C-5.1°C85 mm81%0.2 m/s2.3
202110.0°C4.9°C-0.1°C18.6°C-4.2°C44 mm80%0.2 m/s2.4
202013.1°C7.8°C2.5°C23.9°C-5.8°C148 mm82%0.2 m/s2.1
20197.8°C3.1°C-1.6°C20.1°C-6.6°C64 mm80%0.2 m/s2.2
20187.2°C3.4°C-0.4°C20.0°C-14.2°C194 mm86%0.2 m/s1.8
20179.9°C4.7°C-0.4°C21.1°C-6.3°C37 mm79%0.2 m/s2.1
201612.1°C6.8°C1.6°C20.6°C-3.6°C91 mm77%0.2 m/s2.3
201512.6°C7.7°C2.8°C21.4°C-4.8°C55 mm80%0.2 m/s2.1
20148.0°C3.7°C-0.7°C18.1°C-12.5°C97 mm78%0.2 m/s2
20138.9°C4.0°C-0.9°C21.2°C-8.5°C87 mm70%0.2 m/s2.3
20128.4°C3.8°C-0.9°C17.4°C-5.3°C22 mm80%0.2 m/s2.2
201112.5°C7.7°C2.9°C19.3°C-2.9°C86 mm88%0.2 m/s2.2
20109.8°C5.1°C0.5°C16.3°C-4.9°C84 mm80%0.2 m/s2.1
200911.8°C7.5°C3.3°C18.4°C-3.3°C63 mm85%0.2 m/s1.9
20089.0°C4.8°C0.7°C18.6°C-8.9°C89 mm83%0.2 m/s2
20079.4°C4.6°C-0.1°C17.2°C-6.1°C79 mm79%0.2 m/s2
200612.3°C8.0°C3.7°C18.7°C-4.4°C141 mm88%0.2 m/s2
200511.1°C6.2°C1.3°C20.2°C-7.1°C111 mm86%0.2 m/s2.1
200410.2°C5.3°C0.3°C16.9°C-6.0°C93 mm82%0.2 m/s2.1
200311.9°C7.0°C2.2°C23.3°C-5.8°C86 mm82%0.2 m/s2
20028.3°C4.4°C0.5°C19.1°C-8.5°C121 mm86%0.2 m/s1.8
2001 🔥13.7°C8.3°C2.9°C22.0°C-4.3°C25 mm76%0.2 m/s2.3
20009.4°C4.9°C0.3°C17.9°C-8.9°C83 mm78%0.2 m/s2.2
199912.0°C7.1°C2.2°C19.2°C-4.7°C73 mm80%0.2 m/s2
199810.2°C5.1°C0.1°C16.3°C-3.6°C56 mm79%0.2 m/s2.1
19977.2°C3.2°C-0.8°C17.5°C-8.7°C146 mm86%0.2 m/s1.9
1996 ❄️6.8°C2.7°C-1.5°C17.8°C-9.5°C107 mm81%0.2 m/s2
19957.7°C3.3°C-1.2°C19.9°C-7.7°C124 mm85%0.2 m/s1.9
199412.1°C7.0°C1.9°C21.7°C-5.7°C106 mm74%0.2 m/s2
199310.0°C4.8°C-0.5°C22.0°C-6.3°C88 mm81%0.2 m/s2
19929.0°C4.5°C0.1°C19.0°C-5.1°C148 mm82%0.2 m/s1.8
19919.4°C5.1°C0.8°C18.8°C-5.3°C95 mm81%0.2 m/s1.9
199010.9°C6.0°C1.1°C20.9°C-4.8°C79 mm80%0.2 m/s2.1
19898.4°C3.9°C-0.6°C18.1°C-10.6°C86 mm82%0.2 m/s2.1
1988 🌧️10.5°C5.5°C0.6°C15.4°C-4.0°C219 mm84%0.2 m/s1.9
19879.8°C4.8°C-0.1°C20.8°C-10.1°C79 mm83%0.2 m/s2.1
19868.0°C2.8°C-2.4°C17.6°C-16.6°C170 mm85%0.2 m/s1.9
19859.7°C5.4°C1.2°C20.6°C-5.9°C169 mm87%0.2 m/s1.7
19849.7°C4.7°C-0.3°C18.4°C-6.4°C79 mm78%0.2 m/s2.1
198310.1°C5.2°C0.4°C16.5°C-4.6°C169 mm84%0.2 m/s—
198211.9°C6.6°C1.3°C23.7°C-6.2°C95 mm79%0.2 m/s—
19819.1°C4.6°C0.2°C18.0°C-5.2°C57 mm78%0.2 m/s—

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

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Hamden November Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Hamden in November?▼

The average high in November is around 10.1°C with lows near 0.6°C (mean 5.4°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Hamden in November?▼

November averages 96 mm of rainfall in Hamden, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 219 mm in 1988.

What was the hottest November on record in Hamden?▼

The hottest November reached 25.5°C in 2024. The coldest dipped to -16.6°C in 1986.

Has November in Hamden 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 0.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 10.1°C to 10.8°C and overnight lows from 0.6°C to 1°C over the same span.

Is November a good time to visit Hamden?▼

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Hamden and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 10.1°C daytime highs and 0.6°C at night.

Is November the coldest month in Hamden?▼

Not quite — November is the 5th coolest month in Hamden, averaging 5.4°C.

What should I pack for Hamden in November?▼

For November in Hamden, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 10.1°C and lows of 0.6°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Hamden humid in November?▼

Relative humidity in November averages 81% — quite humid.

How windy is Hamden in November?▼

Average wind speed in November is 0.2 m/s. The windiest November on record averaged 0.2 m/s (1981).

Which November had the most rainfall in Hamden?▼

The wettest November on record was 1988 with 219 mm. On average, November sees 96 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 Hamden 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.