Hottest (avg)
#9 / 12
Sits around the middle of the year.
November in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Phoenix.
Wettest (avg)
#9 / 12
Typical rainfall for the year.
Daylight Hours
#10 / 12
Shorter days.
Windiest (avg)
#11 / 12
Usually calmer than most months.
Highest UV
#10 / 12
UV is gentler than usual.
Most Humid
#4 / 12
Humidity stays close to the yearly norm.
Monthly climate breakdown
A detailed look at the typical climate conditions for November.
Thermal profile
Temperature
Typical daytime high
- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Light window
Sunshine
10.4 h
Average daylight
- UV index (max)
- 5
- Typical sun hours
- 06:59 - 17:25
Wet-day pattern
Rain & Snow
Typical rainfall
- Rainy days
- 2 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 28%
Air feel
Humidity & Wind
38%
Average humidity
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Historical daily baseline
Daily climate explorer
Pick a day to inspect the usual conditions through November in Phoenix. Based on a 30-year historical climate baseline, not a forecast.
Primary control
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Secondary context
Monthly trend
Median daytime highs across the month, with a softer low line.
Median temperatureMedian lowTypical range
Day 15 selected for November. Temperature 24.5°C.
Historical disruption baseline
Typical disruptions in November
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in November.
Cold High impact
Cold feels-like nights Measures: Cold feels-like nights (min <=5C). Observed about 33% of days (10.0 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
10.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~33% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~5°C (P95)
Why this matters
Cold feels-like nights are possible on ~10 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Rain High impact
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 3% of days (0.8 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~3% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~39mm (P95)
Why this matters
Rain disruption risk appears on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain High impact
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 2% of days (0.7 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.7 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~40mm (P95)
Why this matters
Washout conditions are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Heat Moderate
Hot days Measures: Hot days (>=30C). Observed about 10% of days (3.0 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
3.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~10% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~34°C (P95)
Why this matters
Hot days are possible on ~3 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
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Rain High impact
Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.4 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~43mm (P95)
Why this matters
Heavy rain is possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Wind High impact
Strong gusts Measures: Strong gust days (>=60 km/h). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~73km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Strong gusts are possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Rain High impact
Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 0.1 days/month in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.1 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~28mm (P95)
Why this matters
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cloud Minor
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 18% of days (5.3 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
5.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~18% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~99% (P95)
Why this matters
Cloudy skies are possible on ~5 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rain Minor
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 10% of days (3.0 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
3.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~10% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~21mm (P95)
Why this matters
Measurable rain is possible on ~3 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cold Minor
Cold nights Measures: Cold nights (min <=5C). Observed about 8% of days (2.5 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~8% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~5°C (P95)
Why this matters
Cold nights are possible on ~3 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Cloud Minor
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 8% of days (2.3 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~8% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~99% (P95)
Why this matters
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~2 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rain Minor
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 7% of days (2.1 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.1 days / month
- Share of days
- ~7% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~20h (P95)
Why this matters
Several rainy hours are possible on ~2 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Wind Minor
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 7% of days (2.0 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~7% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~64km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Gusty conditions are possible on ~2 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Rain Minor
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 4% of days (1.1 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.1 days / month
- Share of days
- ~4% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~21h (P95)
Why this matters
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cloud Minor
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 3% of days (0.8 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~3% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
Overcast skies are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Heat Minor
Heatwave run Measures: Heatwave runs (>=3 hot days). Observed about 0.5 days/month in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.5 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~34°C (P95)
Why this matters
Heatwave runs are possible on ~0 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Humidity Minor
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 1% of days (0.3 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~91% (P95)
Why this matters
High humidity is possible on ~0 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Cold Minor
Freezing nights Measures: Freezing nights (min <=0C). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~-0°C (P95)
Why this matters
Freezing nights are possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
Is November a good time to visit Phoenix?
Typical November days in Phoenix reach highs of 24°C (75°F) with nights around 10°C (50°F). It usually feels warm by day and cool after dark. Overall, November sits in the middle of the Phoenix climate range.
What are temperatures like in November?
In November, you can usually expect highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows near 10°C (50°F). That means warm days and cool nights, so pack layers you can add or remove.
How much does it rain in November?
Rainfall in November averages 15 mm (0.59 in) across roughly 2 days. Overall it is a mostly dry time of year, so showers are usually brief rather than all-day downpours.
How many hours of daylight are there in November?
You can expect about 10 hours of daylight in November. Sunrise is typically around 06:59 and sunset near 17:25. Days are on the shorter side, so plan activities around limited daylight.
How strong is the sun in November?
UV levels are moderate (around 5); sunscreen and sunglasses are still a good idea.
Is it windy in November?
In November, average wind speeds are around 8 km/h (5 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 37 km/h (23 mph). On the ground, it is a gentle to moderate breeze is common, but stronger winds are not frequent.