Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Snoqualmie Pass in November
Snoqualmie Pass cools off: highs slip to 39°F (4°C), from 50°F in October, with lows of 29°F (-2°C) and about 10.2 in (258 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 20/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 39°F (4°C)
- Avg low
- 29°F (-2°C)
- Rain
- 10.2 in (258 mm)
- Humidity
- 93%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 02 min
- Comfort score
- 20/100 · Tough
What November feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 39°F (4°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Average lows of 29°F (-2°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
It's a very wet month, with around 10.2 in (258 mm) of rain, so keep plans flexible and have indoor backups ready.
Daylight is short, roughly 9 h 02 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around November
November is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are July – September.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 29°F.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (November – January), which brings about 30.1 in (765 mm) in total.
- Comfort slips from 49/100 in October to 20/100.
- Our Seattle, Snoqualmie Pass & Leavenworth route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — November is part of it.
What to pack for November
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 29°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes10.2 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Snoqualmie Pass in November
With 10.2 in of rain, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Twede's Cafe
North Bend diner that played the Double R in Twin Peaks, still serving cherry pie and coffee under Mount Si.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 10.2 in of rain.
The Summit at Snoqualmie
Four ski areas at the top of I-90, the closest skiing to Seattle, with one of the largest night-skiing operations in the country.
Northwest Railway Museum
Railway museum based in the 1890 Snoqualmie Depot, running its Santa Train to the falls on December weekends.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 10.2 in of rain.
Snoqualmie Falls
A 268-foot waterfall on the Snoqualmie River, running at full force in the wet winter months.
Nearby in November
- Leavenworth in November~37 mi · highs 46°F, 4.6 in rain · 4°C (6°F) warmer by day, drier
- Seattle in November~45 mi · highs 50°F, 7.4 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, drier
- Bainbridge Island in November~54 mi · highs 50°F, 7.4 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, drier
- Olympic NP in November~105 mi · highs 35°F, 11.5 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,198 m to Snoqualmie Pass's ~923 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Snoqualmie Pass in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Snoqualmie Pass?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 20/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are July – September. Expect highs of 39°F (4°C) and 10.2 in (258 mm) of rain.
How cold is Snoqualmie Pass in November?
Average highs are 39°F (4°C) and average lows 29°F (-2°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Snoqualmie Pass in November?
Yes: about 10.2 in (258 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 69.4 in (1764 mm).
What should I pack for Snoqualmie Pass in November?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 29°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (10.2 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Snoqualmie Pass
Routes in season in November
- Seattle, Snoqualmie Pass & Leavenworth Late Nov – Dec
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