November in
Massachusetts marks a palpable transition from the vibrant hues and temperate conditions of autumn to the colder, more muted tones of impending winter. The month's temperature spectrum typically ranges from a brisk 34°F (1.1°C) during the nights to daytime highs hovering around 53°F (11.7°C). As November advances, the nighttime chill becomes more pronounced, and daytime temperatures consistently decrease, often signaling the start of the winter season towards its conclusion.
Massachusetts's coastal regions, like Boston, Cape Cod, and the offshore islands, though slightly milder due to the Atlantic Ocean's influence, are not immune to the month's chill. The oceanic breezes, once a source of relief in the summer, now bear a cold edge, making coastal areas feel even cooler than inland regions on certain days.
Clear, crisp days are interspersed with overcast skies and occasional rain showers in November. As the month progresses, these rain showers can transition into snow showers, especially in the western and northern parts of the state. While significant snowfall is more common in
December, November can see the year's first dustings, particularly in the Berkshire Hills and the Taconic Range.
The once-vibrant foliage of
October has mostly fallen by November, leaving the trees bare and skeletal. The landscapes take on a more subdued appearance, characterized by grey skies, barren branches, and the occasional frosted morning. Yet, there's a certain beauty in this stillness, as the state readies itself for the winter.
Moving from November to December, Massachusetts begins to experience the full force of winter. The chances of snow increase, days grow even shorter, and the festive spirit of the holiday season becomes more evident. By the close of November, residents are well-equipped for the cold, snowy embrace of December and the winter months that follow.
- Boston - November »
On Sunday, November 3.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends and the time zone changes from EDT to EST. The months with the lowest UV index in Boston are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. - Worcester - November »
On Sunday, November 3.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Worcester, and the time zone changes from EDT to EST. In Worcester in November, snow falls for 3.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.52" (64mm) of snow. - Springfield - November »
On Sunday, November 3.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Springfield and the time zone changes from EDT to EST. The month with the most rainfall in Springfield is November, when the rain falls for 4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. - Lowell - November »
In Lowell in November, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.75" (19mm) of snow. As winter approaches, November in Lowell presents a changeable climate setting, marked by waning daylight hours, dropping temperatures, and upturning snowfall. - Cambridge - November »
On Sunday, November 3.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Cambridge, and the time zone changes from EDT to EST. January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Cambridge, Massachusetts. - New Bedford - November »
On Sunday, November 3.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in New Bedford and the time zone changes from EDT to EST. The months with the lowest humidity in New Bedford, Massachusetts, are March, April and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%. - Brockton - November »
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Brockton, Massachusetts. On the first day of November in Brockton sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EDT. - Quincy - November »
On Sunday, November 3.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Quincy, and the time zone changes from EDT to EST. In Quincy in November, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. - Lynn - November »
On Sunday, November 3.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Lynn, and the time zone changes from EDT to EST. In Lynn in November, during 1.4 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically accumulated. - Fall River - November »
When does Daylight Saving Time end in November in Fall River? On the first day of November in Fall River, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EDT. - Newton - November »
The month with the most rainfall in Newton is November, when the rain falls for 5.6 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. On Sunday, November 3.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Newton, and the time zone changes from EDT to EST. - Lawrence - November »
In Lawrence, in November, snow falls for 1.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow. In Lawrence, in November, snow falls for 1.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow.