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

November comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a pleasant 70.2°F (21.2°C) in October to a moderate 59.5°F (15.3°C). In November, Portales encounters an average low-temperature of 39.2°F (4°C) during the night.

Humidity

In November, the average relative humidity in Portales, New Mexico, 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 Portales, during November, snow falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 12.8 snowfall days, and 5.79" (147mm) of snow is accumulated.

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, New Mexico, the average sunshine in November is 7.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in November in Portales is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In November, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Portales in November?

The average high-temperature, in November, in Portales, is 59.5°F (15.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 39.2°F (4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in November in Portales?

The average relative humidity in November in Portales, New Mexico, is 48%.

What is the driest month in Portales?

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

How much does it rain in Portales in November?

In November, in Portales, New Mexico, the rain falls for 2.6 days. Throughout November, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Portales in November?

In Portales, in November, during 1.7 snowfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Portales have in November?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in November in Portales?

On the first day of November in Portales, 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 in Portales?

On Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Portales, New Mexico, 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 November, the average sunshine duration in Portales is 7.2h.

What is the UV index reading in November in Portales?

In Portales, New Mexico, the average daily maximum UV index in November is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's 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).

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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).

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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).

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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%).

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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").

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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).

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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").

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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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