Portland, OR weather in November
November in Portland: chilly, with rain on most days. Highs 52°F, lows 42°F, about 18 days with rain. Keep rain gear handy.
- Normal high
- 52°F
- Normal low
- 42°F
- Wet days
- 18
- 5.5 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 57°F | 48°F |
| Normal low | 44°F | 39°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 55% | 62% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:50 am / 4:58 pm | 7:29 am / 4:29 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 am44°Fdew point 40°F
- 9 am45°Fdew point 41°F
- Noon50°Fdew point 42°F
- 3 pm51°Fdew point 41°F
- 6 pm48°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 pm46°Fdew point 41°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Portland Intl Airport (6 mi away); average wind 8 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 snow18 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in12 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below2 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 in November
Normal precipitation is 5.5 in; a dry November brings about 3.3 in and a wet one about 6.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Snow is very rare.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202016: average high 57°F
- Coolest November1994: average high 47°F
- Wettest November2006: 11.9 in
- Driest November1993: 1.5 in
- Highest reading71°F (November 3, 2010)
- Lowest reading19°F (November 24, 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 | 63°F | 52°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 48°F | 42°F | 37°F |
| Wet days | 14 | 18 | 19 |
| Comfortable days | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | 9.5 h | 8.8 h |
Highs change by -11°F from October and -6°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Drier: Bend, OR121 mi · high 49°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Leavenworth, WA172 mi · high 44°F · 14 wet days
How Portland ranks in November
- Normal high262nd warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 6 in Oregon
- Wet days366th driest of 378
- Comfortable days315th most of 341
What to pack for Portland in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 42°F, highs near 52°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 18 days
Frost in November
The first fall frost typically comes around Nov 19; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 29. All frost dates for Portland.
Heating and cooling
November has 542 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 Portland in November?
The normal high is 52°F and the normal low is 42°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 19°F (November 24, 2010).
Does it rain a lot in Portland in November?
About 18 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.5 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2006 (11.9 in); the driest was in 1993 (1.5 in).
Is November a good time to visit Portland?
November ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Portland (36 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature: Portland Kgw-Tv (USC00356749), 0.7 mi WSW of the city center, 159 ft (127 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Portland Intl Airport (USW00024229), 5.9 mi NE of the city center, 19 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Portland International Airport (726980-24229), 6.0 mi NNE of the city center, 22 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).