Boise, ID weather in November
Expect chilly weather with some rain in Boise in November, with highs near 49°F and lows near 32°F. Rain or snow falls on about 10 days. Snowfall averages about 2.0 in.
- Normal high
- 49°F
- Normal low
- 32°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 1.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 2.0 in
- snow on the ground 2 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 56°F | 42°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 28°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 28% | 35% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:20 am / 5:36 pm | 7:57 am / 5:09 pm |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 9.2 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
A typical November day
- 6 am35°Fdew point 28°F
- 9 am37°Fdew point 29°F
- Noon44°Fdew point 30°F
- 3 pm47°Fdew point 29°F
- 6 pm43°Fdew point 30°F
- 9 pm39°Fdew point 29°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Boise Air Terminal (4 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 59% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 36%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 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 snow10 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below16 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 1.2 in; a dry November brings about 0.7 in and a wet one about 1.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 2.0 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20201999: average high 57°F
- Coolest November2000: average high 40°F
- Wettest November1995: 2.2 in
- Driest November2019: 0.1 in
- Highest reading78°F (November 6, 1999)
- Lowest reading0°F (November 24, 1993)
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 | 65°F | 49°F | 39°F |
| Normal low | 42°F | 32°F | 25°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 10 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.0 h | 9.7 h | 9.0 h |
Highs change by -16°F from October and -10°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Drier: Sun Valley, ID93 mi · high 41°F · 6 wet days
- Cooler: Sun Valley, ID93 mi · high 41°F · 6 wet days
How Boise ranks in November
- Normal high299th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 2 in Idaho
- Wet days281st driest of 378
- Comfortable days289th most of 341
What to pack for Boise in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 32°F, highs near 49°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- A hat and gloves – about 16 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 742 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Boise in November?
The normal high is 49°F and the normal low is 32°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 0°F (November 24, 1993).
Does it rain a lot in Boise in November?
About 10 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 1995 (2.2 in); the driest was in 2019 (0.1 in).
Does it snow in Boise in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 2.0 in, and snow covers the ground on about 2 days.
Is November a good time to visit Boise?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Boise (42 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Boise Air Terminal (USW00024131), 3.7 mi SSW of the city center, 2,814 ft (114 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Fd Airport (726810-24131), 3.7 mi SSW of the city center, 2,823 ft (123 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.