Finger Lakes region

Finger Lakes region Weather in November

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America in November.

Considering a trip to the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America this November and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in the Finger Lakes region in November

The Finger Lakes region, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. November in the Finger Lakes region generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) in Ithaca.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Watkins Glen with an average of 47 mm (1.9 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Skaneateles with 78 mm (3.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during November. Ithaca receives roughly 79 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore the Finger Lakes region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Finger Lakes region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Ithaca)

Best Places to Visit in the Finger Lakes region in November

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Finger Lakes region.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Finger Lakes region

What is the weather like in November for some of the most popular destinations in the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America?

Temperature range in the Finger Lakes region (November)

Precipitation variation in the Finger Lakes region (November)

Ithaca

In November Ithaca generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

October
November
December
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
9°C (48°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
0°C (32°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
146 hours
79 hours
68 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
12 days
17 days
Weather conditions

Canandaigua

In November Canandaigua generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

October
November
December
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
10°C (50°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
1°C (34°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
52 mm (2 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
11 days
15 days
Weather conditions

Geneva

In November Geneva generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

October
November
December
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
9°C (48°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
1°C (34°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
146 hours
79 hours
68 hours
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
52 mm (2 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
11 days
14 days
Weather conditions

Watkins Glen

In November Watkins Glen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

October
November
December
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
9°C (48°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
0°C (32°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
11 days
14 days
Weather conditions

Corning

In November Corning generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

October
November
December
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
8°C (46°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
12 days
15 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Finger Lakes region, in the United States of America.

In our records: the United States of America November extremes

Notable November records observed across cities in the United States of America in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest November day in the United States of America brought 473 mm (19 in) in Hilo on November 2, 2000.

Popular cities in November

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Finger Lakes region in November.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ithaca 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Canandaigua 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Geneva 9°C (48°F) 1°C (34°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Watkins Glen 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Corning 8°C (46°F) -2°C (28°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Auburn 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)

The Finger Lakes region weather in November: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America in November?

In November, the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America generally has poor weather conditions. Ithaca sees daytime temperatures near 9°C (48°F), with nights cooling to roughly 0°C (32°F).

What is the average temperature in the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America in November?

In Ithaca, the average daytime high in November is 9°C (48°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 0°C (32°F).

Does the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in November?

Not particularly. Ithaca averages just 54 mm (2.1 in) of snow/rain in November, making it a mostly dry month for the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America.

Is November a Good Time to Visit the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America?

In our view, November might not be the best time to travel to the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America with often poor weather in Ithaca.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Ithaca. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Finger Lakes region.

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