Seward, AK weather in November
Expect cold, snowy weather in Seward in November, with highs near 36°F and lows near 27°F. Rain or snow falls on about 14 days. Snowfall averages about 11.8 in. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 36°F
- Normal low
- 27°F
- Wet days
- 14
- 7.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 11.8 in
- snow on the ground 21 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 40°F | 34°F |
| Normal low | 30°F | 25°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 48% | 49% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 8:20 am / 5:01 pm | 9:31 am / 4:01 pm |
| Daylight | 8.7 h | 6.5 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Alaska Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)0 of 30
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain (temperature and rain only)0 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow14 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in10 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below22 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 7.6 in; a dry November brings about 2.9 in and a wet one about 11.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 5 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 11.8 in, with about 5 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 November2002: 24.4 in
- Driest November2012: 0.6 in
- Highest reading54°F (November 18, 2014)
- Lowest reading1°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 | 46°F | 36°F | 33°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 27°F | 23°F |
| Wet days | 17 | 14 | 16 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | 7.5 h | 6.0 h |
Highs change by -10°F from October and -3°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Drier: Anchorage, AK79 mi · high 29°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Anchorage, AK79 mi · high 29°F · 10 wet days
How Seward ranks in November
- Normal high373rd warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 8 in Alaska
- Wet days353rd driest of 378
What to pack for Seward in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 27°F, highs near 36°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 14 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 21 days
- A hat and gloves – about 22 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 1009 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 Seward in November?
The normal high is 36°F and the normal low is 27°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 1°F (November 25, 1994).
Does it rain a lot in Seward in November?
About 14 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 7.6 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2002 (24.4 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Seward in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 11.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 21 days.
Is November a good time to visit Seward?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Seward (23 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best months are June, July and August.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Seward Airport (USW00026438), 1.9 mi NNE of the city center, 22 ft (67 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Seward 19N (USC00508377), 18 mi N of the city center, 518 ft (429 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).