Yosemite Valley, CA weather in November
Expect cool, mostly dry weather with some snow in Yosemite Valley in November, with highs near 56°F and lows near 33°F. Rain or snow falls on about 6 days. Snowfall averages about 3.0 in.
- Normal high
- 56°F
- Normal low
- 33°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 4.0 in total
- Snowfall
- 3.0 in
- snow on the ground 2 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 63°F | 49°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 29°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 17% | 24% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:23 am / 5:00 pm | 6:53 am / 4:40 pm |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | 9.8 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)6 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow6 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below15 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 4.0 in; a dry November brings about 1.8 in and a wet one about 6.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 3.0 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20201995: average high 65°F
- Coolest November1994: average high 44°F
- Wettest November1996: 11.0 in
- Driest November2007: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading77°F (November 6, 2020)
- Lowest reading14°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 | 71°F | 56°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 33°F | 28°F |
| Wet days | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 18 | 6 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | 10.2 h | 9.6 h |
Highs change by -15°F from October and -10°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Fresno, CA70 mi · high 65°F · 5 wet days
- Drier: Furnace Creek, CA174 mi · high 77°F · 1 wet day
- Cooler: Mammoth Lakes, CA34 mi · high 49°F · 5 wet days
How Yosemite Valley ranks in November
- Normal high211th warmest of 378 cities; 57th of 60 in California
- Wet days96th driest of 378
What to pack for Yosemite Valley in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 33°F, highs near 56°F
- Waterproof boots – about 3.0 in of snow in a typical year
Heating and cooling
November has 622 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Yosemite Valley in November?
The normal high is 56°F and the normal low is 33°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 14°F (November 19, 1994).
Does it rain a lot in Yosemite Valley in November?
About 6 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.1 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 1996 (11.0 in); the driest was in 2007, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Yosemite Valley in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 3.0 in, and snow covers the ground on about 2 days.
Is November a good time to visit Yosemite Valley?
November ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Yosemite Valley (52 out of 100). It has about 6 comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Yosemite Park Hq (USC00049855), 0.8 mi NW of the city center, 4,018 ft (52 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Hetch Hetchy (USC00043939), 19 mi NW of the city center, 3,870 ft (96 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).