Skagway, AK weather in November
Skagway is cold in November, with frequent rain and some snow: highs average 38°F and nights drop to about 30°F. There are about 14 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 5.9 in.
- Normal high
- 38°F
- Normal low
- 30°F
- Wet days
- 14
- 2.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 5.9 in
- snow on the ground 6 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 42°F | 36°F |
| Normal low | 33°F | 28°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 50% | 45% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:21 am / 4:08 pm | 8:30 am / 3:09 pm |
| Daylight | 8.8 h | 6.7 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 and dew point under 60°F0 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 snow14 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below18 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more6 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 2.5 in; a dry November brings about 1.5 in and a wet one about 3.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 5.9 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202002: average high 45°F
- Coolest November2006: average high 22°F
- Wettest November2005: 8.4 in
- Driest November2006: 0.04 in
- Highest reading55°F (November 26, 2002)
- Lowest reading2°F (November 25, 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 | 48°F | 38°F | 34°F |
| Normal low | 39°F | 30°F | 26°F |
| Wet days | 17 | 14 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | 7.7 h | 6.2 h |
Highs change by -10°F from October and -4°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Sitka, AK166 mi · high 44°F · 22 wet days
How Skagway ranks in November
- Normal high368th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 8 in Alaska
- Wet days347th driest of 378
- Comfortable days338th most of 341
What to pack for Skagway in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 30°F, highs near 38°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 14 days
- Waterproof boots – about 5.9 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 18 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 933 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 Skagway in November?
The normal high is 38°F and the normal low is 30°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 2°F (November 25, 2006).
Does it rain a lot in Skagway in November?
About 14 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.6 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (8.4 in); the driest was in 2006 (0.04 in).
Does it snow in Skagway in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 5.9 in, and snow covers the ground on about 6 days.
Is November a good time to visit Skagway?
November ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Skagway (28 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are June and July.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Skagway Airport (USW00025335), 0.4 mi WSW of the city center, 20 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Skagway (USC00508525), 0.2 mi S of the city center, 35 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Skagway Airport (703620-25335), 0.6 mi WSW of the city center, 24 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).