Pasadena, CA weather in November
In November, Pasadena sees highs around 75°F and lows around 50°F: mild and mostly dry. Rain falls on about 3 days. Great for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 75°F
- Normal low
- 50°F
- Wet days
- 3
- 1.1 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 79°F | 70°F |
| Normal low | 53°F | 46°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 10% | 14% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:12 am / 4:59 pm | 6:39 am / 4:43 pm |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | 10.1 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 am51°Fdew point 38°F
- 9 am60°Fdew point 39°F
- Noon70°Fdew point 36°F
- 3 pm71°Fdew point 38°F
- 6 pm64°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 pm59°Fdew point 41°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Burbank Glendale Pasadena Airport (13 mi away); average wind 4 mph; clear or few clouds in 83% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 14%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F19 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more2 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow3 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in2 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in November
Normal precipitation is 1.1 in; a dry November brings about 0.1 in and a wet one about 1.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20201991: average high 80°F
- Coolest November2004: average high 68°F
- Wettest November2008: 3.5 in
- Driest November1992: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading101°F (November 4, 2010)
- Lowest reading34°F (November 19, 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 | 83°F | 75°F | 67°F |
| Normal low | 56°F | 50°F | 45°F |
| Wet days | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 11 | 19 | 17 |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | 10.4 h | 9.9 h |
Highs change by -8°F from October and -8°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Cooler: Palmdale, CA30 mi · high 68°F · 3 wet days
How Pasadena ranks in November
- Normal high46th warmest of 378 cities; 10th of 60 in California
- Wet days37th driest of 378
- Comfortable days15th most of 341
What to pack for Pasadena in November
- Layers – afternoons near 75°F but nights near 50°F
Heating and cooling
November has 127 heating degree days and 42 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Pasadena in November?
The normal high is 75°F and the normal low is 50°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest November reading was 101°F (November 4, 2010).
Does it rain a lot in Pasadena in November?
About 3 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.1 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (3.6 in); the driest was in 1992, with no measurable precipitation.
Is November a good time to visit Pasadena?
November ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Pasadena (71 out of 100). It has about 19 comfortable days and about 2 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Pasadena (USC00046719), 0.0 mi NNW of the city center, 864 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: U C L A (USC00049152), 18 mi WSW of the city center, 430 ft (433 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Burbank Glendale Pasadena Airport (USW00023152), 13 mi WNW of the city center, 741 ft (122 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Burbank-Glendale-Pasa Arpt (722880-23152), 13 mi WNW of the city center, 731 ft (132 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.