Riverside, CA weather in November
In November, Riverside sees highs around 75°F and lows around 47°F: mild and dry. Expect about 2 wet days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 75°F
- Normal low
- 47°F
- Wet days
- 2
- 0.7 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 79°F | 69°F |
| Normal low | 51°F | 44°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 6% | 10% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:09 am / 4:57 pm | 6:35 am / 4:40 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 am46°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 am59°Fdew point 38°F
- Noon71°Fdew point 33°F
- 3 pm71°Fdew point 34°F
- 6 pm61°Fdew point 37°F
- 9 pm54°Fdew point 38°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from March AFB (9 mi away); average wind 5 mph; clear or few clouds in 67% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 25%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F17 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 snow2 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 0.7 in; a dry November brings about 0.07 in and a wet one about 1.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202008: average high 79°F
- Coolest November2004: average high 66°F
- Wettest November2007: 2.0 in
- Driest November1991: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading100°F (November 3, 2010)
- Lowest reading27°F (November 30, 2004)
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 | 55°F | 47°F | 43°F |
| Wet days | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Comfortable days | 11 | 17 | 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: Big Bear Lake, CA34 mi · high 54°F · 3 wet days
How Riverside ranks in November
- Normal high51st warmest of 378 cities; 14th of 60 in California
- Wet days14th driest of 378
- Comfortable days32nd most of 341
What to pack for Riverside in November
- Layers – afternoons near 75°F but nights near 47°F
Heating and cooling
November has 155 heating degree days and 33 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Riverside in November?
The normal high is 75°F and the normal low is 47°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest November reading was 100°F (November 3, 2010).
Does it rain a lot in Riverside in November?
About 2 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.7 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2007 (2.1 in); the driest was in 1991, with no measurable precipitation.
Is November a good time to visit Riverside?
November ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Riverside (69 out of 100). It has about 17 comfortable days and about 2 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March, April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and frost dates: Riverside Muni Airport (USW00003171), 2.4 mi W of the city center, 805 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall and snow depth: Riverside Fire Stn 3 (USC00047470), 0.5 mi ESE of the city center, 840 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: March AFB (USW00023119), 9.2 mi ESE of the city center, 1,516 ft (687 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: March Air Reserve Base (722860-23119), 9.2 mi ESE of the city center, 1,536 ft (707 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.