November weather forecast
Alaska, USA

November in Alaska is a herald of the deep winter, ushering in cold, snowy conditions, and showcasing the stark beauty of the Alaskan wilderness. Places like Fairbanks, situated in the interior, brace themselves for the profound cold and snow characteristic of the coming months.

Contrasted with October, November sees a further reduction in daylight. In the extreme northern regions, the polar night begins to take hold, a phenomenon where the sun does not rise above the horizon for extended periods. The scarcity of sunlight casts a unique ambiance over the land, characterized by long twilights and ethereal landscapes.

Temperature-wise, November solidifies its place in the winter spectrum. The mercury plummets, especially in the interior and northern parts, often descending to lows of -3°F (-19.4°C) and even colder in some pockets. Coastal areas, influenced by the maritime climate, remain slightly milder but are by no means warm. The average temperatures are below freezing in the 6°F (-14.4°C) to 18°F (-7.8°C), but nights are below 0°F (-17.8°C) in many places. Fairbanks is between -6°F (-21.1°C) to 11°F (-11.7°C) in interior Alaska, while Bettles in the extreme north registers between -8°F (-22.2°C) to 6°F (-14.4°C). None of the fair-weather crowd remains in the state as the temperatures drop drastically.

Precipitation in November is predominantly in the form of snow. Coastal areas like the southeastern panhandle might still witness rain, but for the vast majority of the state, snow is the norm. This snow blankets the landscape, transforming it into a pristine, white wonderland, with accumulations steadily increasing as winter deepens.

Lakes and rivers, which hinted at freezing in October, often find themselves solidly frozen in November. The ice on these water bodies thickens, setting the stage for winter activities like ice fishing in the coming months.

Flora has now fully retreated, awaiting the warmer months of spring for rejuvenation. The skeletal forms of deciduous trees, stripped of their leaves, stand in stark contrast to the evergreen conifers and the expansive white landscape.

Wildlife in November has adapted to the frigid conditions. While many animals like bears are deep in hibernation, others, such as snowshoe hares, have changed their coats to a camouflaging white. The majestic aurora borealis, or northern lights, make frequent appearances in the night sky, dancing in vibrant hues and providing a mesmerizing spectacle for those lucky enough to witness them.

November in Alaska is characterized by its stillness and cold. The land, cloaked in snow and bathed in the soft light of a low sun or moon, offers a serene, almost otherworldly beauty. It's a month that truly encapsulates the quiet splendor of an Alaskan winter.

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• Anchorage - November »
  On Sunday, November 5.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Anchorage and the time zone changes from AKDT to AKST. In Anchorage in November, during 8.5 snowfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Juneau - November »
  On Sunday, November 5.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Juneau and the time zone changes from AKDT to AKST. In Juneau in November, snow falls for 19.2 days, with typically accumulated 35.75" (908mm) of snow.
• Fairbanks - November »
  On Sunday, November 5.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Fairbanks and the time zone changes from AKDT to AKST. In Fairbanks during November, snow falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.5" (165mm) of snow.
• Wasilla - November »
  On Sunday, November 5.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Wasilla, and the time zone changes from AKDT to AKST. In Wasilla, Alaska, in November, during 7.8 snowfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Sitka - November »
  The month with the most rainfall in Sitka, Alaska, is November, when the rain falls for 21.2 days and typically aggregates up to 10.16" (258mm) of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Sitka is November, when the rain falls for 21.2 days and typically aggregates up to 10.16" (258mm) of precipitation.
• Ketchikan - November »
  In Ketchikan during November, the rain falls for 21.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.86" (225mm) of precipitation. January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Ketchikan, Alaska.
• Kenai - November »
  On Sunday, November 5.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Kenai, and the time zone changes from AKDT to AKST. In Kenai, during November, snow falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of snow.
• Kodiak - November »
  On Sunday, November 5.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Kodiak, and the time zone changes from AKDT to AKST. The months with the lowest humidity in Kodiak are March and November, with an average relative humidity of 80%.
• Bethel - November »
  On Sunday, November 5.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Bethel, and the time zone changes from AKDT to AKST. In Bethel in November, during 11.5 snowfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Palmer - November »
  On Sunday, November 5.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Palmer and the time zone changes from AKDT to AKST. On the first day of November in Palmer sunrise is at 9:26 am and sunset at 5:53 pm AKDT.
• Homer - November »
  In Homer during November, snow falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.55" (141mm) of snow. In Homer, in November, snow falls for 11.3 days, with typically accumulated 5.55" (141mm) of snow.
• Unalaska - November »
  On Sunday, November 5.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Unalaska and the time zone changes from AKDT to AKST. In Unalaska, Alaska, in November, during 7 snowfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of snow is typically accumulated.