Solvang, CA weather in November
November in Solvang: mild and mostly dry. Highs 75°F, lows 38°F, rain on about 4 days. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 75°F
- Normal low
- 38°F
- Wet days
- 4
- 1.2 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 80°F | 70°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 35°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 12% | 18% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:21 am / 5:07 pm | 6:48 am / 4:50 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 am48°Fdew point 42°F
- 9 am62°Fdew point 47°F
- Noon67°Fdew point 47°F
- 3 pm67°Fdew point 46°F
- 6 pm59°Fdew point 48°F
- 9 pm54°Fdew point 45°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Santa Barbara Muni Airport (21 mi away); average wind 4 mph; clear or few clouds in 67% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 23%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F18 of 30
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph9 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 snow4 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in2 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below2 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in November
Normal precipitation is 1.2 in; a dry November brings about 0.3 in and a wet one about 1.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Snow is very rare.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20201995: average high 80°F
- Coolest November1994: average high 68°F
- Wettest November1997: 4.0 in
- Driest November1992: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading100°F (November 3, 1997)
- Lowest reading26°F (November 25, 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 | 84°F | 75°F | 67°F |
| Normal low | 43°F | 38°F | 33°F |
| Wet days | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 10 | 18 | 17 |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | 10.4 h | 9.9 h |
Highs change by -9°F from October and -8°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Drier: Palm Springs, CA212 mi · high 79°F · 1 wet day
- Cooler: Bakersfield, CA83 mi · high 67°F · 4 wet days
How Solvang ranks in November
- Normal high43rd warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 60 in California
- Wet days58th driest of 378
- Comfortable days22nd most of 341
What to pack for Solvang in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 38°F, highs near 75°F
- Layers – afternoons near 75°F but nights near 38°F
Frost in November
The first fall frost typically comes around Nov 8; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 14. All frost dates for Solvang.
Heating and cooling
November has 269 heating degree days and 11 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Solvang in November?
The normal high is 75°F and the normal low is 38°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest November reading was 100°F (November 3, 1997).
Does it rain a lot in Solvang in November?
About 4 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.2 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 1997 (4.0 in); the driest was in 1992, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Solvang in November?
Snow is very rare: the 1991-2020 normal for November rounds to 0.0 in.
Is November a good time to visit Solvang?
November ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Solvang (69 out of 100). It has about 18 comfortable days and about 2 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Cachuma Lake (USC00041253), 8.9 mi E of the city center, 789 ft (299 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Santa Barbara Muni Airport (USW00023190), 21 mi SE of the city center, 9 ft (481 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (723925-23190), 21 mi SE of the city center, 8 ft (482 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.