Ketchikan, AK weather in November
Expect chilly weather with rain on most days and some snow in Ketchikan in November, with highs near 44°F and lows near 36°F. Rain or snow falls on about 24 days. Snowfall averages about 3.6 in. Pack rain gear.
- Normal high
- 44°F
- Normal low
- 36°F
- Wet days
- 24
- 17.1 in total
- Snowfall
- 3.6 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 47°F | 42°F |
| Normal low | 38°F | 34°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 77% | 76% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:51 am / 4:08 pm | 7:48 am / 3:22 pm |
| Daylight | 9.3 h | 7.6 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 am39°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 am40°Fdew point 36°F
- Noon42°Fdew point 36°F
- 3 pm41°Fdew point 36°F
- 6 pm40°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 pm39°Fdew point 35°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Ketchikan Intl Airport (3 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 snow24 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in20 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below9 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 17.1 in; a dry November brings about 14.1 in and a wet one about 19.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 11 days bring half an inch or more, and about 6 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 3.6 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202002: average high 48°F
- Coolest November2006: average high 36°F
- Wettest November2020: 30.1 in
- Driest November2017: 7.6 in
- Highest reading62°F (November 3, 2010)
- Lowest reading5°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 | 51°F | 44°F | 40°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 36°F | 33°F |
| Wet days | 23 | 24 | 22 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | 8.4 h | 7.2 h |
Highs change by -7°F from October and -4°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Cooler: Juneau, AK230 mi · high 38°F · 21 wet days
How Ketchikan ranks in November
- Normal high347th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 8 in Alaska
- Wet days377th driest of 378
- Comfortable days336th most of 341
What to pack for Ketchikan in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 36°F, highs near 44°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 24 days
- Waterproof boots – about 3.6 in of snow in a typical year
Heating and cooling
November has 761 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 Ketchikan in November?
The normal high is 44°F and the normal low is 36°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 5°F (November 28, 2006).
Does it rain a lot in Ketchikan in November?
About 24 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 17.1 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2020 (30.1 in); the driest was in 2017 (7.6 in).
Does it snow in Ketchikan in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 3.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is November a good time to visit Ketchikan?
November ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Ketchikan (24 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are July and August.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Ketchikan Intl Airport (USW00025325), 2.8 mi WNW of the city center, 76 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Annette Island Airport (USW00025308), 21 mi S of the city center, 109 ft (69 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Ketchikan Intl Airport (703950-25325), 3.2 mi WNW of the city center, 84 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).