November weather forecast
Yosemite National Park, CA

In November, Yosemite National Park starts bracing for winter as temperatures drop considerably. The return of snow is marked by an average of 3.6" (91mm), painting landscapes in pristine white. Daylight shortens to 10.1 hours, adding a hint of chill in the atmosphere. The fall foliage gives way to a milieu of barren trees poised against a snowy backdrop. With reduced footfall, the park turns into a serene haven, offering tranquility away from the city's hustle and bustle.

Temperature

The changeover to November signals a significant decrease in the average high-temperature in Yosemite National Park, dropping from a moderately hot 73.6°F (23.1°C) in October to a refreshing 57.7°F (14.3°C). Despite the hot November days, Yosemite National Park's nights see an average temperature plunge to a freezing cold 30.2°F (-1°C).

Rainfall

In Yosemite National Park, California, in November, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 3.94" (100mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Yosemite National Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 65 days and collects up to 36.26" (921mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. During November, Yosemite National Park regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow. Throughout the year, 65.31" (1659mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In November, the average length of the day is 10h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:58 pm PDT. On the last day of November, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:39 pm PST.
Note: On Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from PDT to PST. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, March 9. 2025, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from PST to PDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in November is 7h.

UV index

In November, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during November translates into the following directions:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.