Lancaster, CA weather in November
Expect mild, dry weather in Lancaster in November, with highs near 67°F and lows near 35°F. Rain falls on about 2 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 67°F
- Normal low
- 35°F
- Wet days
- 2
- 0.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 74°F | 61°F |
| Normal low | 40°F | 31°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 6% | 10% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:13 am / 4:59 pm | 6:40 am / 4:41 pm |
| Daylight | 10.8 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 (Pacific Time).
A typical November day
- 6 am39°Fdew point 25°F
- 9 am51°Fdew point 29°F
- Noon63°Fdew point 27°F
- 3 pm66°Fdew point 26°F
- 6 pm55°Fdew point 28°F
- 9 pm48°Fdew point 27°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Lancaster Wm J Fox Fld (5 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 85% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 12%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F16 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 snow2 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in1 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below12 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in November
Normal precipitation is 0.4 in; a dry November brings about 0.01 in and a wet one about 0.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Snow is very rare.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20201995: average high 74°F
- Coolest November1994: average high 57°F
- Wettest November2008: 1.6 in
- Driest November1991: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading87°F (November 24, 2017)
- Lowest reading15°F (November 30, 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 | 80°F | 67°F | 58°F |
| Normal low | 46°F | 35°F | 30°F |
| Wet days | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Comfortable days | 13 | 16 | 6 |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | 10.4 h | 9.9 h |
Highs change by -13°F from October and -9°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Santa Clarita, CA31 mi · high 76°F · 3 wet days
- Cooler: Big Bear Lake, CA77 mi · high 54°F · 3 wet days
How Lancaster ranks in November
- Normal high120th warmest of 378 cities; 32nd of 60 in California
- Wet days13th driest of 378
- Comfortable days57th most of 341
What to pack for Lancaster in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 35°F, highs near 67°F
- Layers – afternoons near 67°F but nights near 35°F
Frost in November
The first fall frost typically comes around Nov 1; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 17. All frost dates for Lancaster.
Heating and cooling
November has 421 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Lancaster in November?
The normal high is 67°F and the normal low is 35°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 15°F (most recently on November 30, 2006).
Does it rain a lot in Lancaster in November?
About 2 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.4 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (1.6 in); the driest was in 1991, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Lancaster in November?
Snow is very rare: the 1991-2020 normal for November rounds to 0.0 in.
Is November a good time to visit Lancaster?
November ranks 3rd of 12 months on our comfort score for Lancaster (69 out of 100). It has about 16 comfortable days. The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Lancaster Wm J Fox Fld (USW00003159), 5.2 mi NW of the city center, 2,338 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Palmdale (USC00046624), 8.0 mi SSE of the city center, 2,612 ft (260 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: General William J. Fox Airfield Airport (723816-03159), 5.2 mi NW of the city center, 2,338 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.