Dover weather in November
In November, Dover sees average daytime highs of 56°F and overnight lows near 42°F, with 2.9 in of precipitation across 7.5 wet days and about 9.9 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 60°F in the first days to 52°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 39% of the time in November, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 18 min at the start of November to 9 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Dover's 2nd-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Dover's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 56°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 42°
- 5th coldest
- Precipitation
- 2.9 in
- 7.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 9 h 48 min
- 6:53 AM – 4:42 PM
- Cloud cover
- 54%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 9 mph
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.44 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.0
- out of 10
Dover is capital city of the U.S. state of Delaware and seat of Kent County.
- Density
- 648/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1683
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Highs ease over the month, from about 60°F in the first days to 52°F by the end.
A typical November day in Dover reaches about 56°F in the afternoon and slips back to 42°F overnight — a 14°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 45°F and 67°F. Set against its neighbours, November runs about 11°F cooler than October and about 9°F warmer than December.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 |
| Avg low (°F) | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 61 | 46 |
| 2 | 60 | 46 |
| 3 | 60 | 46 |
| 4 | 60 | 45 |
| 5 | 59 | 45 |
| 6 | 59 | 44 |
| 7 | 58 | 44 |
| 8 | 58 | 44 |
| 9 | 58 | 44 |
| 10 | 57 | 43 |
| 11 | 57 | 43 |
| 12 | 57 | 43 |
| 13 | 56 | 42 |
| 14 | 56 | 42 |
| 15 | 56 | 42 |
| 16 | 56 | 42 |
| 17 | 55 | 41 |
| 18 | 55 | 41 |
| 19 | 55 | 41 |
| 20 | 55 | 41 |
| 21 | 54 | 40 |
| 22 | 54 | 40 |
| 23 | 54 | 40 |
| 24 | 53 | 40 |
| 25 | 53 | 40 |
| 26 | 53 | 39 |
| 27 | 53 | 39 |
| 28 | 52 | 39 |
| 29 | 52 | 39 |
| 30 | 52 | 38 |
How November really feels in Dover
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
November sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Dover weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 8th-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43° / 30° | 3.1 | 9.2 | 2.9 | 9.6 | 0.4 |
| Feb | 45° / 31° | 3.0 | 8.9 | 2.9 | 10.5 | 1.0 |
| Mar | 53° / 38° | 4.1 | 10.3 | 1.6 | 11.7 | 2.9 |
| Apr | 64° / 47° | 3.3 | 9.9 | 0.2 | 13 | 5.6 |
| May | 72° / 57° | 3.4 | 10.7 | 0 | 14.1 | 6.6 |
| Jun | 81° / 66° | 3.6 | 10.2 | 0 | 14.7 | 6.2 |
| Jul | 85° / 71° | 3.7 | 11 | 0 | 14.5 | 5.2 |
| Aug | 83° / 70° | 4.3 | 10.5 | 0 | 13.5 | 5.8 |
| Sep | 77° / 63° | 4.1 | 9.2 | 0 | 12.3 | 7.0 |
| Oct | 67° / 52° | 3.7 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 6.5 |
| Nov | 56° / 42° | 2.9 | 7.5 | 0.2 | 9.9 | 4.0 |
| Dec | 47° / 35° | 3.7 | 9.1 | 1.3 | 9.3 | 1.6 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 39% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 47%.
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| Clearer (%) | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 |
| Cloudier (%) | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55 | 45 |
| 2 | 55 | 45 |
| 3 | 55 | 45 |
| 4 | 56 | 44 |
| 5 | 56 | 44 |
| 6 | 56 | 44 |
| 7 | 55 | 45 |
| 8 | 55 | 45 |
| 9 | 55 | 45 |
| 10 | 55 | 45 |
| 11 | 55 | 45 |
| 12 | 55 | 45 |
| 13 | 55 | 45 |
| 14 | 53 | 47 |
| 15 | 53 | 47 |
| 16 | 53 | 47 |
| 17 | 53 | 47 |
| 18 | 52 | 48 |
| 19 | 52 | 48 |
| 20 | 52 | 48 |
| 21 | 52 | 48 |
| 22 | 52 | 48 |
| 23 | 52 | 48 |
| 24 | 51 | 49 |
| 25 | 51 | 49 |
| 26 | 52 | 48 |
| 27 | 51 | 49 |
| 28 | 51 | 49 |
| 29 | 50 | 50 |
| 30 | 50 | 50 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Dover gets around 2.9 in of rain and snow over 7.5 wet days in November, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 25% and peaks near 28% on the wettest days, and about 0 day brings snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
| Snow chance (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 0 |
| 2 | 25 | 0 |
| 3 | 25 | 0 |
| 4 | 24 | 0 |
| 5 | 24 | 1 |
| 6 | 24 | 1 |
| 7 | 24 | 1 |
| 8 | 24 | 1 |
| 9 | 25 | 1 |
| 10 | 25 | 1 |
| 11 | 25 | 1 |
| 12 | 25 | 1 |
| 13 | 25 | 1 |
| 14 | 25 | 1 |
| 15 | 25 | 1 |
| 16 | 25 | 1 |
| 17 | 26 | 1 |
| 18 | 26 | 1 |
| 19 | 26 | 1 |
| 20 | 26 | 1 |
| 21 | 26 | 1 |
| 22 | 26 | 1 |
| 23 | 26 | 1 |
| 24 | 26 | 1 |
| 25 | 26 | 1 |
| 26 | 26 | 1 |
| 27 | 27 | 1 |
| 28 | 27 | 1 |
| 29 | 27 | 2 |
| 30 | 28 | 2 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the dry band about 93% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 86 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 96 |
| Comfortable (%) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Humid (%) | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muggy (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 86 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| 2 | 87 | 9 | 3 | 1 |
| 3 | 88 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| 4 | 88 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| 5 | 89 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| 6 | 90 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 7 | 90 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 8 | 91 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 9 | 92 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 10 | 92 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 11 | 92 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 12 | 93 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 13 | 93 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 14 | 93 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | 94 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | 94 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 17 | 94 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | 94 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 19 | 94 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 20 | 94 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 21 | 94 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 22 | 94 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 23 | 94 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 24 | 94 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | 94 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | 95 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | 95 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | 95 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | 95 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | 96 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Wind in November
Winds average 9 mph in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 9 mph on the calmest days to 9 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | light breeze |
| 2 | 9 | light breeze |
| 3 | 9 | light breeze |
| 4 | 9 | light breeze |
| 5 | 9 | light breeze |
| 6 | 9 | light breeze |
| 7 | 9 | light breeze |
| 8 | 9 | light breeze |
| 9 | 9 | light breeze |
| 10 | 9 | light breeze |
| 11 | 9 | light breeze |
| 12 | 9 | light breeze |
| 13 | 9 | light breeze |
| 14 | 9 | light breeze |
| 15 | 9 | light breeze |
| 16 | 9 | light breeze |
| 17 | 9 | light breeze |
| 18 | 9 | light breeze |
| 19 | 9 | light breeze |
| 20 | 9 | light breeze |
| 21 | 9 | light breeze |
| 22 | 9 | light breeze |
| 23 | 9 | light breeze |
| 24 | 9 | light breeze |
| 25 | 9 | light breeze |
| 26 | 9 | light breeze |
| 27 | 9 | light breeze |
| 28 | 9 | light breeze |
| 29 | 9 | light breeze |
| 30 | 9 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 10 h 18 min at the start of November to 9 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 48 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 6:36 AM to 7:07 AM, and sunset from 4:55 PM to 4:36 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:07 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:55 | 4:54 | 4:53 | 4:52 | 4:51 | 4:50 | 4:49 | 4:48 | 4:47 | 4:47 | 4:46 | 4:45 | 4:44 | 4:43 | 4:43 | 4:42 | 4:41 | 4:41 | 4:40 | 4:39 | 4:39 | 4:38 | 4:38 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:36 | 4:36 | 4:36 | 4:36 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.3 | 6:36 | 4:55 |
| 2 | 10.3 | 6:37 | 4:54 |
| 3 | 10.2 | 6:38 | 4:53 |
| 4 | 10.2 | 6:39 | 4:52 |
| 5 | 10.2 | 6:40 | 4:51 |
| 6 | 10.1 | 6:42 | 4:50 |
| 7 | 10.1 | 6:43 | 4:49 |
| 8 | 10.1 | 6:44 | 4:48 |
| 9 | 10.0 | 6:45 | 4:47 |
| 10 | 10.0 | 6:46 | 4:47 |
| 11 | 10.0 | 6:47 | 4:46 |
| 12 | 9.9 | 6:48 | 4:45 |
| 13 | 9.9 | 6:49 | 4:44 |
| 14 | 9.9 | 6:51 | 4:43 |
| 15 | 9.8 | 6:52 | 4:43 |
| 16 | 9.8 | 6:53 | 4:42 |
| 17 | 9.8 | 6:54 | 4:41 |
| 18 | 9.8 | 6:55 | 4:41 |
| 19 | 9.7 | 6:56 | 4:40 |
| 20 | 9.7 | 6:57 | 4:39 |
| 21 | 9.7 | 6:58 | 4:39 |
| 22 | 9.7 | 6:59 | 4:38 |
| 23 | 9.6 | 7:00 | 4:38 |
| 24 | 9.6 | 7:01 | 4:37 |
| 25 | 9.6 | 7:02 | 4:37 |
| 26 | 9.6 | 7:03 | 4:37 |
| 27 | 9.5 | 7:04 | 4:36 |
| 28 | 9.5 | 7:05 | 4:36 |
| 29 | 9.5 | 7:06 | 4:36 |
| 30 | 9.5 | 7:07 | 4:36 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 2.44 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.93 kWh/m² to a high of 6.33 kWh/m² in June across the year — November's 2.44 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 2 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 3 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 4 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 5 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 6 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 7 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 8 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 9 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 10 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 29 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 30 | 2.1 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Dover
In November, Dover sits inside its atlantic hurricane season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Dover sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Is November a good time to visit Dover?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a reasonable time to visit Dover for sightseeing.
What to pack for Dover in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Dover sees daytime highs around 56°F and nights near 42°F. Worth packing: a warm layer. About 8 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Dover in November
The nearest coast averages about 53°F in November — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 8 mi away) is warmest in August at about 76°F and coldest in February near 37°F.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jun 19 to Oct 3 — about 3.5 months when the water holds above 68°F.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 39 | 37 | 41 | 49 | 58 | 67 | 74 | 76 | 73 | 64 | 53 | 44 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Refreshing | Cool | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | Bracing |
| Feb | 37 | Bracing |
| Mar | 41 | Bracing |
| Apr | 49 | Bracing |
| May | 58 | Bracing |
| Jun | 67 | Cool |
| Jul | 74 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 76 | Warm |
| Sep | 73 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 64 | Cool |
| Nov | 53 | Bracing |
| Dec | 44 | Bracing |
UV index in Dover in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 3. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Dover peaks around July 10 at about 8 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 2 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 9 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 4 | Moderate |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Low |
Air quality in Dover in November
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Dover is worst in July — around 16 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.2× the cleanest month (November, 7 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Good |
| Feb | 11 | Good |
| Mar | 12 | Good |
| Apr | 12 | Good |
| May | 13 | Moderate |
| Jun | 15 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 13 | Moderate |
| Sep | 10 | Good |
| Oct | 8 | Good |
| Nov | 7 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Dover?
Dover sits at 39.2°N, 75.5°W, 30 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Middletown, 22 mi away.
Topography around Dover
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Dover.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Dover has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 131 ft around an average of 39 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 174 ft; within 50 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 761 ft.
The land around Dover is covered by trees (41%), artificial surfaces (29%) and grassland (21%) within 2 miles, trees (30%) and cropland (26%) within 10 miles, and trees (39%), water (27%) and cropland (20%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Dover (39.1582°, -75.5244°, elevation 30 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).