Weather in November in Alaska
Considering a trip to Alaska this November and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Alaska in November?
Alaska is a region in the United States of America. In November, Alaska experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Point Barrow at -11°C to cold in Ketchikan at 7°C. At night it cools down to 3°C in Ketchikan and -16°C in Point Barrow. In numerous regions in the United States of America, November is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.
Precipitation
In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Point Barrow with an average of 21 mm to heavy snowfall in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve with 462 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 83 hours of sunshine in Anchorage. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.For specific regional insights in Alaska for November, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Alaska climate page.
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What is the weather like in November for the 5 most popular destinations in Alaska?
Anchorage
In November Anchorage generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Fairbanks
In November Fairbanks generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -17°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Juneau
In November Juneau generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kenai
In November Kenai generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Soldotna
In November Soldotna generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Alaska, in the United States of America.
Is November the best time to visit Alaska?
In our view, November might not be the best time to travel to Alaska with often poor weather in Anchorage.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly pleasant weather in Anchorage. In contrast, January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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