Lancaster Weather in November (1981–2025)

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November at a Glance in Lancaster

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
11.3°C
Avg Low
❄️
1.3°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
6.3°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
85 mm
Avg Humidity
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81%
Avg Wind
🌬️
1.1 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
2.1
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-5°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Lancaster November Weather Overview

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Lancaster, with average highs near 11.3°C and lows around 1.3°C (mean 6.3°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 85 mm of rainfall and 81% relative humidity across the period.

Lancaster November Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Lancaster. Across 45 years of records, the warmest November in Lancaster was 2001 — when the month averaged 9.9°C — while the coldest was 1995 at 2.8°C. Typical November days reach 11.3°C with nights near 1.3°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp6.1°C→7.0°C+0.9°C
Max Temp11.0°C→12.4°C+1.4°C
Min Temp1.3°C→1.6°C+0.3°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

2.0°C–4.0°C3 yr (7%)
4.0°C–6.0°C17 yr (38%)
6.0°C–8.0°C14 yr (31%)
8.0°C–10.0°C11 yr (24%)

Lancaster November Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

November is one of the drier months in Lancaster, averaging 85 mm of rainfall. The wettest November on record was 2018 with 209 mm, while the driest was 2012 at 27 mm.

Lancaster November Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Lancaster during November averages 81%. The most humid Novembers were 1985 and 2011 at 88%, and the least humid was 2024 at 71%.

Lancaster November Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

November receives about 2.1 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Lancaster. The sunniest Novembers were 2001 and 2023 at 2.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1992 and 2008 at 1.7.

Lancaster November Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Lancaster during November is 1.1 m/s. The windiest Novembers were 1987, 1989 and 2005 at 1.3 m/s, while the calmest were 2008, 2012 and 2023, among others at 1 m/s.

What November Feels Like in Lancaster

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

How November Ranks in Lancaster

🥶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.

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Lancaster November Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp5.8°C5.8°C7.1°C5.8°C7.4°C+1.6°C
Avg High10.8°C10.7°C11.9°C10.8°C12.7°C+1.9°C
Avg Low0.9°C0.8°C2.3°C0.8°C1.9°C+1°C
Avg Rain107 mm89 mm80 mm75 mm73 mm-34 mm

Extreme November Records in Lancaster

🔥Warmest November26.9°C2024
🧊Coldest November-9.0°C2018
🌧️Wettest November209 mm2018
🏜️Driest November27 mm2012
🌬️Windiest November1.3 m/s1987

Key Insights for November

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November temperatures in Lancaster have risen by about 0.9°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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November has ranged from a record low of -9°C (2018) to a record high of 26.9°C (2024).

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Rainfall in November is one of the drier months, averaging 85 mm, with a wettest year of 209 mm.

Is November a Good Time to Visit Lancaster?

A good time to visit Lancaster

November is a good time to visit Lancaster, with days averaging 11.3°C and nights around 1.3°C (mean 6.3°C, cooler than Lancaster's yearly average) and higher rainfall. June and August are marginally more temperate, but November still suits most travellers.

See Lancaster'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 →

Lancaster Weather in November — In Depth

☀️ November climate overview

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Lancaster, with average highs near 11.3°C and lows around 1.3°C (mean 6.3°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 85 mm of rainfall and 81% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in November

November averages 85 mm of rainfall in Lancaster, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest November on record saw 209 mm (2018), and the driest just 27 mm (2012). Humidity sits around 81% and average wind speed is 1.1 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 0.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 11°C to 12.4°C and overnight lows from 1.3°C to 1.6°C over the same span.
November Weather in Lancaster, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202511.8°C6.7°C1.5°C19.2°C-3.7°C44 mm73%1.2 m/s2
202414.6°C8.9°C3.3°C26.9°C-5.9°C60 mm71%1.1 m/s2.4
202311.8°C6.1°C0.4°C21.4°C-5.1°C70 mm76%1 m/s2.5
202212.9°C7.7°C2.5°C22.6°C-5.3°C73 mm81%1.1 m/s2.3
202110.7°C5.5°C0.2°C20.0°C-4.0°C35 mm79%1.1 m/s2.3
202014.7°C9.2°C3.7°C23.9°C-3.8°C158 mm82%1.1 m/s2.3
20199.3°C4.1°C-1.0°C16.1°C-5.8°C35 mm76%1.1 m/s2.2
2018 🌧️7.7°C3.9°C0.0°C21.2°C-9.0°C209 mm87%1.2 m/s1.8
201711.4°C5.9°C0.5°C21.9°C-6.8°C44 mm80%1.1 m/s2.2
201613.9°C7.9°C2.0°C22.4°C-4.2°C62 mm73%1.2 m/s2.3
201514.0°C9.0°C4.1°C23.5°C-3.9°C44 mm81%1.1 m/s2.2
20148.6°C4.1°C-0.5°C19.2°C-8.2°C80 mm76%1.2 m/s2
20139.2°C4.4°C-0.4°C21.2°C-6.8°C70 mm77%1.2 m/s2.2
20129.0°C4.1°C-0.9°C18.5°C-5.1°C27 mm82%1 m/s2.3
201113.3°C8.2°C3.2°C19.5°C-2.3°C110 mm88%1.1 m/s2.2
201011.1°C6.1°C1.2°C16.3°C-3.8°C64 mm82%1.1 m/s2.2
200912.1°C8.1°C4.0°C19.5°C-2.6°C58 mm87%1.1 m/s2.1
20089.5°C5.4°C1.3°C20.9°C-5.2°C68 mm83%1 m/s1.7
200710.2°C5.4°C0.6°C19.8°C-5.3°C73 mm82%1.1 m/s1.9
200613.1°C8.4°C3.8°C21.1°C-4.1°C123 mm87%1.1 m/s2
200512.6°C7.3°C2.1°C22.0°C-7.1°C78 mm82%1.3 m/s2.2
200412.2°C7.2°C2.3°C18.8°C-4.1°C108 mm83%1.1 m/s2.2
200313.6°C8.7°C3.7°C24.8°C-5.6°C101 mm84%1.2 m/s2
20029.6°C5.2°C0.8°C19.9°C-5.6°C105 mm87%1.2 m/s1.8
2001 🔥15.9°C9.9°C4.0°C24.6°C-3.2°C34 mm72%1.1 m/s2.5
200010.3°C5.2°C0.1°C20.1°C-5.7°C48 mm74%1.2 m/s2
199913.2°C8.1°C3.0°C20.3°C-4.5°C58 mm81%1.2 m/s2.1
199812.5°C6.6°C0.8°C18.9°C-3.8°C31 mm73%1.1 m/s2.2
19978.8°C4.7°C0.7°C16.5°C-5.1°C116 mm84%1.2 m/s1.9
19967.4°C3.0°C-1.3°C20.1°C-6.0°C117 mm82%1.1 m/s2
1995 ❄️7.1°C2.8°C-1.5°C20.0°C-6.7°C114 mm85%1.2 m/s2
199413.7°C8.0°C2.3°C21.8°C-4.9°C101 mm78%1.2 m/s1.9
199310.9°C5.5°C0.1°C22.8°C-5.8°C107 mm82%1.1 m/s2
199210.6°C6.0°C1.3°C18.5°C-5.0°C125 mm84%1.1 m/s1.7
199110.7°C5.8°C0.9°C20.5°C-5.2°C62 mm77%1 m/s2
199012.5°C7.0°C1.5°C21.9°C-5.0°C64 mm81%1.2 m/s2.4
19899.5°C4.6°C-0.2°C19.7°C-6.3°C62 mm81%1.3 m/s2.2
198811.7°C6.4°C1.0°C17.9°C-3.8°C123 mm83%1.2 m/s2
198711.6°C6.4°C1.3°C21.9°C-7.1°C107 mm83%1.3 m/s2.2
19869.1°C4.4°C-0.3°C17.4°C-6.6°C161 mm86%1 m/s1.9
198512.2°C8.1°C3.9°C21.8°C-3.4°C150 mm88%1.2 m/s1.8
19849.7°C4.5°C-0.7°C17.8°C-6.4°C85 mm79%1.2 m/s2.1
198310.8°C6.0°C1.2°C18.8°C-4.7°C155 mm86%1.2 m/s—
198212.3°C7.0°C1.6°C25.3°C-5.7°C95 mm82%1.1 m/s—
19819.9°C5.1°C0.3°C19.6°C-4.9°C29 mm78%1.1 m/s—

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

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Lancaster November Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Lancaster in November?▼

The average high in November is around 11.3°C with lows near 1.3°C (mean 6.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Lancaster in November?▼

November averages 85 mm of rainfall in Lancaster, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 209 mm in 2018.

What was the hottest November on record in Lancaster?▼

The hottest November reached 26.9°C in 2024. The coldest dipped to -9°C in 2018.

Has November in Lancaster 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 0.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 11°C to 12.4°C and overnight lows from 1.3°C to 1.6°C over the same span.

Is November a good time to visit Lancaster?▼

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Lancaster and one of the drier months, so plan for around 11.3°C daytime highs and 1.3°C at night.

Is November the coldest month in Lancaster?▼

Not quite — November is the 5th coolest month in Lancaster, averaging 6.3°C.

What should I pack for Lancaster in November?▼

For November in Lancaster, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 11.3°C and lows of 1.3°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Lancaster humid in November?▼

Relative humidity in November averages 81% — quite humid.

How windy is Lancaster in November?▼

Average wind speed in November is 1.1 m/s. The windiest November on record averaged 1.3 m/s (1987).

Which November had the most rainfall in Lancaster?▼

The wettest November on record was 2018 with 209 mm. On average, November sees 85 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 Lancaster 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.