Climateby Month

Port Angeles, WA weather in November

NOAA 1991-2020 normals and daily records · Port Angeles all year

Expect chilly weather with rain on most days in Port Angeles in November, with highs near 49°F and lows near 36°F. Rain falls on about 17 days. Pack rain gear.

Normal high
49°F
Normal low
36°F
Wet days
17
5.1 in total
Muggy days
0
dew point 65°F+

How November changes from start to finish

Normal values at the start and end of November
November 1November 30
Normal high52°F47°F
Normal low38°F34°F
Chance of a wet day54%56%
Sunrise / sunset6:59 am / 4:55 pm7:41 am / 4:23 pm
Daylight9.9 h8.7 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

  1. 6 am42°Fdew point 40°F
  2. 9 am44°Fdew point 41°F
  3. Noon49°Fdew point 43°F
  4. 3 pm50°Fdew point 43°F
  5. 6 pm45°Fdew point 42°F
  6. 9 pm43°Fdew point 41°F

NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Quillayute State Airport (53 mi away); average wind 6 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 snow17 of 30
  • Notable rainat least 0.10 in11 of 30
  • Freezing nightslow 32°F or below8 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 5.1 in; a dry November brings about 3.1 in and a wet one about 6.3 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 54°F
  • Coolest November2010: average high 46°F
  • Wettest November2015: 12.0 in
  • Driest November2010: 1.8 in
  • Highest reading67°F (November 8, 2016)
  • Lowest reading11°F (November 23, 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

OctoberNovemberDecember
Normal high57°F49°F45°F
Normal low42°F36°F33°F
Wet days141717
Comfortable days300
Daylight10.8 h9.3 h8.4 h

Highs change by -8°F from October and -4°F into December.

Nearby alternatives in November

How Port Angeles ranks in November

  • Normal high293rd warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 9 in Washington
  • Wet days362nd driest of 378
  • Comfortable days330th most of 341

What to pack for Port Angeles in November

  • A warm jacket – lows near 36°F, highs near 49°F
  • A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 17 days

Heating and cooling

November has 669 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 Port Angeles in November?

The normal high is 49°F and the normal low is 36°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 11°F (November 23, 2010).

Does it rain a lot in Port Angeles in November?

About 17 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.1 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2015 (12.0 in); the driest was in 2010 (1.8 in).

Does it snow in Port Angeles in November?

Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 0.2 in.

Is November a good time to visit Port Angeles?

November ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Port Angeles (36 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are July and August.

Where the numbers come from

  • Temperature, rain and frost dates: Port Angeles Intl Airport (USW00094266), 3.1 mi W of the city center, 288 ft (222 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
  • Snowfall: Elwha RS (USC00452548), 10 mi SW of the city center, 360 ft (294 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
  • Snow depth: Sequim 2 E (USC00457544), 17 mi E of the city center, 50 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
  • Humidity and wind by hour: Quillayute State Airport (USW00094240), 53 mi WSW of the city center, 185 ft (119 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
  • Daily humidity and wind: Quillayute Airport (727970-94240), 54 mi WSW of the city center, 185 ft (119 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).