Tacoma, WA weather in November
Expect chilly weather with rain on most days in Tacoma in November, with highs near 52°F and lows near 41°F. Rain or snow falls on about 19 days. Snowfall averages about 1.5 in. Pack rain gear.
- Normal high
- 52°F
- Normal low
- 41°F
- Wet days
- 19
- 6.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.5 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 56°F | 49°F |
| Normal low | 43°F | 38°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 58% | 66% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:53 am / 4:53 pm | 7:34 am / 4:22 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 am40°Fdew point 38°F
- 9 am42°Fdew point 40°F
- Noon49°Fdew point 42°F
- 3 pm50°Fdew point 42°F
- 6 pm45°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 pm42°Fdew point 40°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Tacoma Mcchord AFB (7 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 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 in13 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below4 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 6.5 in; a dry November brings about 3.8 in and a wet one about 8.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 4 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.5 in.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20201997: average high 57°F
- Coolest November1994: average high 49°F
- Wettest November1998: 11.2 in
- Driest November1993: 1.1 in
- Highest reading70°F (November 22, 2017)
- Lowest reading15°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 | 20 |
| Comfortable days | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | 9.3 h | 8.6 h |
Highs change by -9°F from October and -5°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Drier: Leavenworth, WA87 mi · high 44°F · 14 wet days
- Cooler: Leavenworth, WA87 mi · high 44°F · 14 wet days
How Tacoma ranks in November
- Normal high260th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 9 in Washington
- Wet days372nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days306th most of 341
What to pack for Tacoma in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 41°F, highs near 52°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 19 days
Frost in November
The first fall frost typically comes around Nov 14; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 30. All frost dates for Tacoma.
Heating and cooling
November has 557 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 Tacoma in November?
The normal high is 52°F and the normal low is 41°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 15°F (November 24, 2010).
Does it rain a lot in Tacoma in November?
About 19 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 6.5 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (11.2 in); the driest was in 1993 (1.2 in).
Does it snow in Tacoma in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 1.5 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is November a good time to visit Tacoma?
November ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Tacoma (36 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best months are June, July and August.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Tacoma #1 (USC00458278), 1.6 mi ESE of the city center, 25 ft (225 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Mcmillin Rsvr (USC00455224), 12 mi SE of the city center, 579 ft (329 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Tacoma Mcchord AFB (USW00024207), 7.3 mi SSW of the city center, 289 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Mcchord AFB Airport (742060-24207), 7.3 mi SSW of the city center, 322 ft (72 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).