November Weather in New Jersey: What to Expect

Temperature

• Average: 45 °F (7 °C).
• Range: Highs 60s–70s °F (15–25 °C) early month; lows 20s–30s °F (−6 to 1 °C) late month.
• North vs. South: Northern hills (Highlands) 3–5 °F cooler than coastal south.

Precipitation

• Average: 3.5 inches (89 mm).
• Variability: Some years <2 inches; others >6 inches (nor'easters, tropical remnants).
• Form: Mostly rain; first measurable snow often in November (north/central).

Snowfall

• Average: ~2 inches statewide.
• Extremes: Trace to 10+ inches (e.g., Nov 2018: 6–12" in north).
• Elevation matters: >500 ft sees more accumulation.

Winter Weather Alerts

• Advisory: Inconvenient conditions (light snow, freezing drizzle) — caution advised.
• Warning: Hazardous conditions (heavy snow, ice, blizzard) — avoid travel, prepare for power loss.

Preparation Tips

• Winterize car: tires, battery, antifreeze, emergency kit.
• Home: service heating, insulate pipes, stock 3-day supplies.
• Monitor: National Weather Service (weather.gov/phi) and NJ511 for road conditions.

November is the transition month — autumn's last warmth and winter's first bite.