Flagstaff, AZ weather in November
November in Flagstaff: chilly and mostly dry, with some snow. Highs 52°F, lows 23°F, about 4 wet days and about 8.2 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 52°F
- Normal low
- 23°F
- Wet days
- 4
- 1.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 8.2 in
- snow on the ground 2 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 58°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 27°F | 19°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 15% | 17% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:47 am / 5:32 pm | 7:15 am / 5:14 pm |
| Daylight | 10.7 h | 10.0 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Arizona time (no daylight saving)).
A typical November day
- 6 am25°Fdew point 17°F
- 9 am39°Fdew point 22°F
- Noon51°Fdew point 21°F
- 3 pm52°Fdew point 20°F
- 6 pm40°Fdew point 20°F
- 9 pm31°Fdew point 18°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Grand Canyon NP Airport (59 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)3 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow4 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below28 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more2 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 1.6 in; a dry November brings about 0.6 in and a wet one about 2.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 8.2 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20201999: average high 61°F
- Coolest November2000: average high 44°F
- Wettest November2019: 5.7 in
- Driest November1999: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading73°F (November 25, 2017)
- Lowest reading-4°F (November 30, 2010)
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 | 64°F | 52°F | 43°F |
| Normal low | 32°F | 23°F | 17°F |
| Wet days | 5 | 4 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 16 | 3 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | 10.3 h | 9.8 h |
Highs change by -12°F from October and -9°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Sedona, AZ24 mi · high 67°F · 3 wet days
- Drier: Yuma, AZ241 mi · high 78°F · 1 wet day
- Cooler: Bryce Canyon City, UT173 mi · high 46°F · 5 wet days
How Flagstaff ranks in November
- Normal high264th warmest of 378 cities; 13th of 13 in Arizona
- Wet days63rd driest of 378
What to pack for Flagstaff in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 23°F, highs near 52°F
- Layers – afternoons near 52°F but nights near 23°F
- Waterproof boots – about 8.2 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 28 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 824 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Flagstaff in November?
The normal high is 52°F and the normal low is 23°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was -4°F (November 30, 2010).
Does it rain a lot in Flagstaff in November?
About 4 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.6 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2019 (5.7 in); the driest was in 1999, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Flagstaff in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 8.2 in, and snow covers the ground on about 2 days.
Is November a good time to visit Flagstaff?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Flagstaff (47 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (USW00003103), 3.8 mi SSW of the city center, 7,003 ft (103 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Sunset Crater Nm (USC00028329), 13 mi NNE of the city center, 6,980 ft (80 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Grand Canyon NP Airport (USW00003195), 59 mi NNW of the city center, 6,606 ft (294 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).