Hillsboro, OR weather in November
Hillsboro is chilly in November, with rain on most days: highs average 51°F and nights drop to about 36°F. There are about 19 days with rain. Keep rain gear handy.
- Normal high
- 51°F
- Normal low
- 36°F
- Wet days
- 19
- 6.7 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 56°F | 47°F |
| Normal low | 38°F | 34°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 55% | 66% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:51 am / 4:59 pm | 7:30 am / 4:30 pm |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | 9.0 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 am41°Fdew point 39°F
- 9 am43°Fdew point 40°F
- Noon49°Fdew point 42°F
- 3 pm51°Fdew point 42°F
- 6 pm46°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 pm43°Fdew point 40°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Portland-Hillsboro Airport (2 mi away); average wind 5 mph.
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 snow19 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in13 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below9 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 6.7 in; a dry November brings about 3.6 in and a wet one about 8.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 5 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.3 in.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20201999: average high 58°F
- Coolest November1994: average high 46°F
- Wettest November2006: 15.1 in
- Driest November2019: 1.1 in
- Highest reading72°F (November 4, 2010)
- Lowest reading13°F (November 25, 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 | 63°F | 51°F | 44°F |
| Normal low | 42°F | 36°F | 33°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 19 | 21 |
| Comfortable days | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | 9.5 h | 8.8 h |
Highs change by -12°F from October and -7°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Drier: Bend, OR130 mi · high 49°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Leavenworth, WA181 mi · high 44°F · 14 wet days
How Hillsboro ranks in November
- Normal high281st warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 6 in Oregon
- Wet days371st driest of 378
- Comfortable days304th most of 341
What to pack for Hillsboro in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 36°F, highs near 51°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 19 days
Heating and cooling
November has 642 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 Hillsboro in November?
The normal high is 51°F and the normal low is 36°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 13°F (November 25, 1993).
Does it rain a lot in Hillsboro in November?
About 19 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 6.7 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2006 (15.1 in); the driest was in 2019 (1.1 in).
Does it snow in Hillsboro in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 0.3 in.
Is November a good time to visit Hillsboro?
November ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Hillsboro (36 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and snow depth: Forest Grove (USC00352997), 5.5 mi W of the city center, 180 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain and snowfall: Dilley 2 S (USC00352325), 7.3 mi SW of the city center, 194 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Portland-Hillsboro Airport (USW00094261), 2.3 mi ENE of the city center, 204 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Portland International Airport (726980-24229), 19 mi ENE of the city center, 22 ft (173 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).