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Anchorage in November: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Anchorage in November and see if it is worth visiting.
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November

Weather in Anchorage in November 2024

OK Weather
Cold
🌨️
Snowy
Anchorage in November usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +28°F and roughly 4 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 15 snowy days with an average precipitation of 44 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+28°F
Avg. max. temperature
-20°F
Min.
+55°F
Max.
28 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Anchorage has OK weather in November.

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Is Anchorage warm or cold in November?

Anchorage is typically cold in November.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +43°F to +28°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +32°F to +18°F.

Wear your winter warms as it will be cold. To save space, layer, and don’t forget gloves and a scarf.

Take a look at how November is compared to other months in Anchorage:

Climate in Anchorage in November

Anchorage weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
OctoberNovemberDecember
Avg. temperature
+43°F+28°F+25°F
Min. temperature
-2°F-20°F-24°F
Max. temperature
+66°F+55°F+54°F
Rainfall
143 mm28 mm17 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
80%79%81%
Air pressure
1003 HPa1002 HPa1002 HPa
Sunny days
442
Cloudy days
81010
Rainy days
1321
Snowy days
71518

November often has better weather than October. It’s getting colder in November. From +43°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +28°F. As November arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 143 mm to 28 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 79%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during November, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.

December brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Anchorage in November based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Anchorage is gradually increasing during November, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during November in Anchorage based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in November stands at 43%, leading to total precipitation of around 70 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 29 mm, which is moderate rain. November is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Anchorage wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 70% chance of precipitation and 180 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 12 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during November in Anchorage based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in November is 13%, for a monthly total of around 91 mm.

Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last November in Anchorage?

This is the weather in Anchorage in November 2023:
1 November
☁️
+39°F
2 November
☁️
+37°F
3 November
☁️
+38°F
4 November
🌧️
+39°F
5 November
🌫️
+37°F
6 November
🌫️
+31°F
7 November
🌫️
+30°F
8 November
🌨️
+33°F
9 November
🌫️
+33°F
10 November
🌫️
+32°F
11 November
🌫️
+30°F
12 November
🌫️
+27°F
13 November
🌫️
+28°F
14 November
🌫️
+27°F
15 November
🌨️
+35°F
16 November
🌧️
+39°F
17 November
☁️
+37°F
18 November
☁️
+20°F
19 November
🌫️
+13°F
20 November
☀️
+12°F
21 November
☀️
+23°F
22 November
☁️
+24°F
23 November
🌨️
+33°F
24 November
🌨️
+36°F
25 November
🌧️
+39°F
26 November
🌧️
+35°F
27 November
🌧️
+37°F
28 November
☁️
+40°F
29 November
☁️
+43°F
30 November
☁️
+33°F
In November 2023 Anchorage had 2 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +32°F, with an absolute maximum of +43°F and a minimum of +12°F. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 59%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Anchorage climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Anchorage in November has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+41°F) and the highest in 2016 (+49°F). The driest year was 1996 with only 360 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 8052 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Anchorage in November:

Is November a good time to visit Anchorage?

It’s always a good time to visit Anchorage, but the weather is changeable in November, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Anchorage in November?

Not really, November is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Anchorage rainy in November?

Anchorage is usually dry in November. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Anchorage in November?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Anchorage in November, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Anchorage

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Anchorage, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.