Juneau, AK weather in November
Expect cold, snowy weather in Juneau in November, with highs near 38°F and lows near 29°F. Rain or snow falls on about 21 days. Snowfall averages about 13.8 in. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 38°F
- Normal low
- 29°F
- Wet days
- 21
- 6.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 13.8 in
- snow on the ground 7 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 42°F | 36°F |
| Normal low | 32°F | 27°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 71% | 70% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:13 am / 4:09 pm | 8:17 am / 3:14 pm |
| Daylight | 8.9 h | 7.0 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 am33°Fdew point 30°F
- 9 am34°Fdew point 30°F
- Noon36°Fdew point 31°F
- 3 pm36°Fdew point 31°F
- 6 pm34°Fdew point 31°F
- 9 pm34°Fdew point 30°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Juneau Intl Airport (7 mi away); average wind 8 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 snow21 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in14 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below17 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more7 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 6.5 in; a dry November brings about 4.5 in and a wet one about 7.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 4 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 13.8 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202002: average high 44°F
- Coolest November2006: average high 26°F
- Wettest November2005: 13.4 in
- Driest November1998: 1.7 in
- Highest reading55°F (November 10, 2016)
- Lowest reading-5°F (November 28, 2006)
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 | 47°F | 38°F | 35°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 29°F | 26°F |
| Wet days | 23 | 21 | 21 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 7.9 h | 6.5 h |
Highs change by -9°F from October and -3°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Sitka, AK93 mi · high 44°F · 22 wet days
- Drier: Skagway, AK86 mi · high 38°F · 14 wet days
How Juneau ranks in November
- Normal high366th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 8 in Alaska
- Wet days374th driest of 378
- Comfortable days335th most of 341
What to pack for Juneau in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 29°F, highs near 38°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 21 days
- Waterproof boots – about 13.8 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 17 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 938 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Juneau in November?
The normal high is 38°F and the normal low is 29°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was -5°F (most recently on November 28, 2006).
Does it rain a lot in Juneau in November?
About 21 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 6.5 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (13.4 in); the driest was in 1998 (1.7 in).
Does it snow in Juneau in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 13.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 7 days.
Is November a good time to visit Juneau?
November ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Juneau (21 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are June, July and August.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Juneau Intl Airport (USW00025309), 6.5 mi NW of the city center, 16 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Juneau International (703810-25309), 6.1 mi NW of the city center, 19 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).