Seattle, WA weather in November
November in Seattle: chilly, with rain on most days. Highs 52°F, lows 41°F, about 19 wet days. Keep rain gear handy.
- Normal high
- 52°F
- Normal low
- 41°F
- Wet days
- 19
- 5.8 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 | 43°F | 38°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 58% | 62% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:53 am / 4:52 pm | 7:35 am / 4:20 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 am44°Fdew point 40°F
- 9 am45°Fdew point 40°F
- Noon50°Fdew point 41°F
- 3 pm51°Fdew point 41°F
- 6 pm48°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 pm46°Fdew point 40°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Seattle Boeing Fld (5 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 snow19 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in12 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 5.8 in; a dry November brings about 4.4 in and a wet one about 7.6 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, 1991-20201997: average high 57°F
- Coolest November1994: average high 48°F
- Wettest November2006: 11.6 in
- Driest November2019: 1.8 in
- Highest reading76°F (November 3, 2010)
- Lowest reading18°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 | 15 | 19 | 19 |
| Comfortable days | 7 | 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, WA78 mi · high 44°F · 14 wet days
- Cooler: Leavenworth, WA78 mi · high 44°F · 14 wet days
How Seattle ranks in November
- Normal high270th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 9 in Washington
- Wet days370th driest of 378
- Comfortable days322nd most of 341
What to pack for Seattle in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 41°F, highs near 52°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 19 days
Frost in November
The first fall frost typically comes around Nov 23; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Nov 4. All frost dates for Seattle.
Heating and cooling
November has 558 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 Seattle in November?
The normal high is 52°F and the normal low is 41°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 18°F (November 24, 2010).
Does it rain a lot in Seattle in November?
About 19 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.9 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2006 (11.6 in); the driest was in 2019 (1.8 in).
Does it snow in Seattle in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 0.2 in.
Is November a good time to visit Seattle?
November ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Seattle (36 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are June, July and August.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Seattle Sand Pt WSFO (USW00094290), 6.6 mi NNE of the city center, 60 ft (113 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Seattle Boeing Fld (USW00024234), 5.4 mi SSE of the city center, 20 ft (153 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (727930-24233), 11 mi S of the city center, 369 ft (196 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).