November weather forecast
Portales, NM

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Silhouette windmill images on a small hill in Portales in NM, below the colorful yellow, orange, and grey sunset sky
Silhouette windmill images on a small hill in Portales in NM, below the colorful yellow, orange, and grey sunset sky

Weather in November

In November in Portales, New Mexico, temperatures fall even further, lying between 39.2°F (4°C) and 59.5°F (15.3°C), offering the first glimpse of approaching winter. The fading sunlight and the chilly gusts adding the final brush strokes to the autumn canvas. The rainfall dips further, with precipitation being the third lowest of the year. Outdoor activities get swapped for indoor cosiness, as the city experiences shorter daylight hours. It is a time when the city prepares for the grandeur of the impending winter holidays.

Temperature

The onset of November entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a pleasant 70.2°F (21.2°C) in October to a refreshing 59.5°F (15.3°C). November generally records an average low-temperature of 39.2°F (4°C).

Humidity

In November, the average relative humidity is 48%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is November, when the rain falls for 2.6 days and typically collects 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In November, it is snowing for 1.7 days. Throughout November, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is accumulated. In Portales, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.8 days and aggregates up to 5.79" (147mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Portales, the average length of the day in November is 10h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:59 pm MDT. On the last day of November, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:43 pm MST.
Note: On Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from MDT to MST. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, March 9. 2025, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from MST to MDT.

Sunshine

In Portales, the average sunshine in November is 7.2h.

UV index

In Portales, the average daily maximum UV index in November is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In November, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are November temperatures?

The high-temperature during November is 59.5°F (15.3°C) and the low-temperature is 39.2°F (4°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in November?

In Portales, the average relative humidity in November is 48%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is November, when the rain falls for 2.6 days and typically collects 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in November?

In Portales, in November, it is raining for 2.6 days, with typically 0.28" (7mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in November?

In Portales, in November, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Portales have in November?

In November, the average day length is 10h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in November?

On the first day of November, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:59 pm MDT. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:43 pm MST.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) end in November?

On Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from MDT to MST. The next DST starts Sunday, March 9. 2025, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Portales have in November?

In Portales, the average sunshine duration in November is 7.2h.

How high is the UV index in November?

In November, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in November
Portales, NM

Average temperature in November - Portales, NM
  • Average high temperature in November: 59.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (50°F).

  • Average low temperature in November: 39.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (31.1°F).

Average pressure in November
Portales, NM

Average pressure in November - Portales, NM
  • Average pressure in November: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in November
Portales, NM

Average wind speed in November - Portales, NM
  • Average wind speed in November: 11.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.9mph).

Average humidity in November
Portales, NM

Average humidity in November - Portales, NM
  • Average humidity in November: 48%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (54%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (34%).

Average rainfall in November
Portales, NM

Average rainfall in November - Portales, NM
  • Average rainfall in November: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.28").

Average rainfall days in November
Portales, NM

Average rainfall days in November - Portales, NM
  • Average rainfall days in November: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in November
Portales, NM

Average snowfall in November - Portales, NM
  • Average snowfall in November: 0.83"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in November
Portales, NM

Average snowfall days in November - Portales, NM
  • Average snowfall days in November: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in November /
Average sunshine in November
Portales, NM

Average daylight in November / Average sunshine in November - Portales, NM
  • Average daylight in November: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in November: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in November
Portales, NM

Average sunshine days in November - Portales, NM
  • Average sunshine days in November: 25.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14 days).

Average UV index in November
Portales, NM

Average UV index in November - Portales, NM
  • Average UV index in November: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in November
Portales, NM

Average cloud cover in November - Portales, NM
  • Average cloud cover in November: 15

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in November
Portales, NM

Average visibility in November - Portales, NM
  • Average visibility in November: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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