Anchorage, AK weather in November
Expect very cold, snowy weather in Anchorage in November, with highs near 29°F and lows near 18°F. Rain or snow falls on about 10 days. Snowfall averages about 12.6 in. Dress for deep cold.
- Normal high
- 29°F
- Normal low
- 18°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 1.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 12.6 in
- snow on the ground 21 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 34°F | 26°F |
| Normal low | 23°F | 16°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 35% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 8:27 am / 4:58 pm | 9:43 am / 3:53 pm |
| Daylight | 8.5 h | 6.2 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Alaska Time).
A typical November day
- 6 am22°Fdew point 17°F
- 9 am22°Fdew point 17°F
- Noon25°Fdew point 18°F
- 3 pm27°Fdew point 19°F
- 6 pm25°Fdew point 18°F
- 9 pm23°Fdew point 18°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Anchorage Merrill Fld (2 mi away); average wind 3 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 30
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below27 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more21 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 1.2 in; a dry November brings about 0.4 in and a wet one about 1.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 12.6 in, with about 4 days of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202019: average high 40°F
- Coolest November2006: average high 19°F
- Wettest November2010: 2.6 in
- Driest November2006: 0.04 in
- Highest reading54°F (November 26, 2002)
- Lowest reading-15°F (November 25, 1994)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
November compared with October and December
| October | November | December | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 42°F | 29°F | 25°F |
| Normal low | 31°F | 18°F | 14°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 10 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 10.0 h | 7.3 h | 5.6 h |
Highs change by -13°F from October and -4°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Seward, AK79 mi · high 36°F · 14 wet days
- Cooler: Denali Park, AK177 mi · high 18°F · 11 wet days
How Anchorage ranks in November
- Normal high376th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 8 in Alaska
- Wet days284th driest of 378
- Comfortable days332nd most of 341
What to pack for Anchorage in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 18°F, highs near 29°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 21 days
- A hat and gloves – about 27 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 1242 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Anchorage in November?
The normal high is 29°F and the normal low is 18°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was -15°F (November 25, 1994).
Does it rain a lot in Anchorage in November?
About 10 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.2 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2010 (2.7 in); the driest was in 2006 (0.04 in).
Does it snow in Anchorage in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 12.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 21 days.
Is November a good time to visit Anchorage?
November ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Anchorage (24 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best month is July.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Anchorage Intl Airport (USW00026451), 5.4 mi SW of the city center, 120 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Anchorage Merrill Fld (USW00026409), 1.5 mi E of the city center, 138 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Merrill Field Airport (702735-26409), 1.4 mi E of the city center, 126 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).