Kent, WA weather in November
Kent is chilly in November, with rain on most days: highs average 52°F and nights drop to about 41°F. There are about 18 days with rain. Keep rain gear handy.
- Normal high
- 52°F
- Normal low
- 41°F
- Wet days
- 18
- 6.3 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 55°F | 49°F |
| Normal low | 44°F | 38°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 56% | 60% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:52 am / 4:52 pm | 7:34 am / 4:21 pm |
| Daylight | 10.0 h | 8.8 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).
A typical November day
- 6 am43°Fdew point 39°F
- 9 am45°Fdew point 40°F
- Noon48°Fdew point 40°F
- 3 pm49°Fdew point 40°F
- 6 pm47°Fdew point 40°F
- 9 pm45°Fdew point 40°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Seattle Tacoma 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°F0 of 30
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 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 in13 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below3 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 6.3 in; a dry November brings about 4.2 in and a wet one about 8.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 4 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.2 in.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202016: average high 56°F
- Coolest November1994: average high 47°F
- Wettest November2006: 15.6 in
- Driest November2019: 1.7 in
- Highest reading74°F (November 3, 2010)
- Lowest reading14°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 | 61°F | 52°F | 47°F |
| Normal low | 47°F | 41°F | 37°F |
| Wet days | 14 | 18 | 18 |
| Comfortable days | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | 9.3 h | 8.5 h |
Highs change by -9°F from October and -5°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Drier: Leavenworth, WA75 mi · high 44°F · 14 wet days
- Cooler: Leavenworth, WA75 mi · high 44°F · 14 wet days
How Kent ranks in November
- Normal high268th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 9 in Washington
- Wet days368th driest of 378
- Comfortable days323rd most of 341
What to pack for Kent in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 41°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 10; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 26. All frost dates for Kent.
Heating and cooling
November has 555 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 Kent in November?
The normal high is 52°F and the normal low is 41°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 14°F (November 24, 2010).
Does it rain a lot in Kent in November?
About 18 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 6.3 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2006 (15.6 in); the driest was in 2019 (1.7 in).
Does it snow in Kent in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 0.2 in.
Is November a good time to visit Kent?
November ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Kent (35 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are June, July and August.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and humidity and wind by hour: Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport (USW00024233), 5.7 mi NW of the city center, 370 ft (327 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Seattle Sand Pt WSFO (USW00094290), 21 mi N of the city center, 60 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Kent (USC00454169), 2.5 mi N of the city center, 30 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (727930-24233), 5.8 mi NW of the city center, 369 ft (326 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).