Sitka, AK weather in November
Expect chilly weather with rain on most days in Sitka in November, with highs near 44°F and lows near 36°F. Rain falls on about 22 days. Pack rain gear.
- Normal high
- 44°F
- Normal low
- 36°F
- Wet days
- 22
- 9.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 47°F | 43°F |
| Normal low | 38°F | 34°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 74% | 72% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:12 am / 4:17 pm | 8:13 am / 3:26 pm |
| Daylight | 9.1 h | 7.2 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 am40°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 am40°Fdew point 34°F
- Noon42°Fdew point 34°F
- 3 pm42°Fdew point 34°F
- 6 pm40°Fdew point 34°F
- 9 pm40°Fdew point 34°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Sitka Airport (1 mi away); average wind 9 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 snow22 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in17 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below8 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in November
Normal precipitation is 9.9 in; a dry November brings about 7.4 in and a wet one about 12.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 7 days bring half an inch or more, and about 3 an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202002: average high 52°F
- Coolest November2006: average high 35°F
- Wettest November2004: 19.7 in
- Driest November2006: 2.9 in
- Highest reading62°F (November 26, 2002)
- Lowest reading13°F (November 26, 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 | 42°F |
| Normal low | 42°F | 36°F | 33°F |
| Wet days | 24 | 22 | 22 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 8.1 h | 6.8 h |
Highs change by -7°F from October and -2°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Drier: Skagway, AK166 mi · high 38°F · 14 wet days
- Cooler: Juneau, AK93 mi · high 38°F · 21 wet days
How Sitka ranks in November
- Normal high344th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 8 in Alaska
- Wet days375th driest of 378
- Comfortable days337th most of 341
What to pack for Sitka in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 36°F, highs near 44°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 22 days
Frost in November
The first fall frost typically comes around Nov 1; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 13. All frost dates for Sitka.
Heating and cooling
November has 749 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 Sitka in November?
The normal high is 44°F and the normal low is 36°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 13°F (most recently on November 26, 2006).
Does it rain a lot in Sitka in November?
About 22 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 9.9 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2004 (19.7 in); the driest was in 2006 (2.9 in).
Is November a good time to visit Sitka?
November ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Sitka (27 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are June, July and August.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Sitka Airport (USW00025333), 1.4 mi WSW of the city center, 14 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Arpt (703710-25333), 1.4 mi WSW of the city center, 20 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: snowfall, snow depth and cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).