First State National Historical Park in November
November at First State National Historical Park averages a daytime high near 53°F and an overnight low around 37°F, with about 3.3" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.7× the park's average month, which makes November a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 37°F
- Average high
- 53°F
Range across the year: 24°F to 84°F
- Precipitation
- 3.3 in
- Daylight
- 9.8 hours
Roughly 6% of the park's yearly visitors come in November: about 12,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2023 to 2025.
That makes November the 7th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the October peak (2.4×) and the January low (0.4×).
On our Best Time to Visit score November rates 51/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is September: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 45°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 4.1 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 39% of annual visitors, choosing November instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 9.8 hours of daylight in November to explore — between the 9.2-hour midwinter low and the 14.8-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 200,173 recreation visits, down 4.2% from 208,870 in 2024.
How November compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| October | 63°F / 47°F | 2.4× Very busy | 30 Poor |
| November | 53°F / 37°F | 0.7× Quiet | 51 Fair |
| December | 43°F / 29°F | 0.4× Very quiet | 45 Fair |
All twelve months at First State, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
November averages a daytime high near 53°F and an overnight low around 37°F at First State National Historical Park, with about 3.3 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 4.1 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
November is quiet at First State National Historical Park (about 0.7× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 51/100. Our recommended month is September.
The busiest month is October and the quietest is January. November sits at about 0.7× the park's average, or 6% of annual visitation.
A typical November sees about 12,000 recreation visits at First State National Historical Park, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2023–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2023–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.