Encinitas weather in November

In November, Encinitas sees average daytime highs of 67°F and overnight lows near 54°F, with 1.1 in of rain across 3.4 wet days and about 10.3 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.

Highs ease over the month, from about 69°F in the first days to 65°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 59% of the time in November, and the air most often feels dry.

Daylight stretches from about 10 h 42 min at the start of November to 10 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Encinitas's 6th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Encinitas's year-round climate.

Daytime high
67°
6th warmest
Overnight low
54°
5th coldest
Rainfall
1.1 in
3.4 wet days
Daylight
10 h 18 min
6:26 AM – 4:42 PM
Cloud cover
35%
6th clearest
Wind
5 mph
12th windiest
Solar energy
3.69 kWh/m²
Travel score
7.6
out of 10

Encinitas is city in San Diego County, California, United States.

Density
1,216/km²
people per km²
Founded
1986

Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.

Temperature in November

Average highAverage lowShaded bands: 10–90% of days

Highs ease over the month, from about 69°F in the first days to 65°F by the end.

A typical November day in Encinitas reaches about 67°F in the afternoon and slips back to 54°F overnight — a 13°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 61°F and 74°F. Set against its neighbours, November runs about 5°F cooler than October and about 5°F warmer than December.

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Avg high (°F)Avg low (°F)
17057
26957
36957
46957
56956
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Encinitas weather by month

How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 6th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.

MonthHigh / Low (°F)Rainfall (inches)Wet daysDaylight (hours)Travel score
Jan62° / 49°2.75.910.16.2
Feb62° / 50°3.46.710.86.0
Mar63° / 52°2.25.911.76.4
Apr65° / 55°1.03.512.87.3
May67° / 58°0.51.813.77.8
Jun70° / 60°0.10.414.18.7
Jul74° / 64°0.10.5149.3
Aug76° / 66°0.00.113.29.5
Sep75° / 65°0.10.612.29.3
Oct72° / 60°0.72.411.28.5
Nov67° / 54°1.13.410.37.6
Dec63° / 50°2.15.39.96.4

Cloud cover in November

ClearMostly clearPartly cloudyMostly cloudyOvercast

The sky is clear or mostly clear about 59% of the time in November.

Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 27%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.

0%25%50%75%100%151015202530
Clearer (%)Cloudier (%)
17723
27723
37723
47723
57723
67723
77723
87723
97624
107723
117624
127525
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157426
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217228
227129
237030
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257030
266931
276832
286832
296733
306733

Chance of precipitation in November

Any precipitation

Encinitas gets around 1.1 in of rain over 3.4 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.

Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 11% and peaks near 15% on the wettest days.

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Rain chance (%)
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910
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3015

Humidity in November

DryComfortableHumidMuggyOppressiveMiserable

Most of November feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.

By dew point, November lands in the dry band about 82% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.

0%25%50%75%100%151015202530
Dry (%)Comfortable (%)Humid (%)
161354
263343
366322
467312
569292
671281
773261
874251
976231
1077221
1178211
1281190
1382180
1483170
1584160
1686140
1787130
1888120
1989110
2089110
2190100
2290100
239190
249190
259280
269280
279280
289280
299280
309280

Wind in November

Winds average 5 mph in November, the calmest month.

Across November, daily wind ranges from about 5 mph on the calmest days to 5 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.

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Wind speed (mph)Feels
15calm
25calm
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Sunrise & sunset in November

DaylightNight

Daylight runs from about 10 h 42 min at the start of November to 10 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.

Days shrink by about 42 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 6:13 AM to 6:39 AM, and sunset from 4:53 PM to 4:38 PM.

12 AM4 AM8 AM12 PM4 PM8 PM12 AM151015202530
Daylight (h)Sunrise (AM)Sunset (PM)
110.76:134:53
210.66:144:52
310.66:154:51
410.66:154:50
510.66:164:49
610.56:174:49
710.56:184:48
810.56:194:47
910.46:204:46
1010.46:214:46
1110.46:224:45
1210.46:234:45
1310.36:244:44
1410.36:254:43
1510.36:264:43
1610.36:264:42
1710.26:274:42
1810.26:284:42
1910.26:294:41
2010.26:304:41
2110.26:314:40
2210.16:324:40
2310.16:334:40
2410.16:344:39
2510.16:354:39
2610.16:354:39
2710.06:364:39
2810.06:374:39
2910.06:384:38
3010.06:394:38

Solar energy in November

Daily solar energy (kWh/m²)

Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 3.69 kWh/m².

For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.11 kWh/m² to a high of 7.93 kWh/m² in June across the year — November's 3.69 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.

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Solar energy (kWh/m²)Level
14.2Bright
24.1Bright
34.1Bright
44.1Bright
54.0Bright
64.0Moderate
74.0Moderate
83.9Moderate
93.9Moderate
103.9Moderate
113.8Moderate
123.8Moderate
133.8Moderate
143.7Moderate
153.7Moderate
163.7Moderate
173.6Moderate
183.6Moderate
193.6Moderate
203.5Moderate
213.5Moderate
223.5Moderate
233.5Moderate
243.4Moderate
253.4Moderate
263.4Moderate
273.3Moderate
283.3Moderate
293.3Moderate
303.3Moderate
Planning a trip in November

Is November a good time to visit Encinitas?

Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).

7.6
Sightseeing
7th-best month of the year
3.7
Beach & pool
6th-best month of the year

November is one of the better times to visit Encinitas for general sightseeing.

What to pack for Encinitas in November

From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.

In November, Encinitas sees daytime highs around 67°F and nights near 54°F. Little to plan around — just the basics. About 3 days see rain.

Sea temperature near Encinitas in November

The nearest coast averages about 64°F in November — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.

The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 71°F and coldest in January near 59°F.

It's comfortable for a long swim from Jul 5 to Oct 7 — about 3.1 months when the water holds above 68°F.

60°65°70°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecbracingcoolrefreshingcomfortable to swim
Sea temperature (°F)Comfort
Jan59Cool
Feb59Cool
Mar60Cool
Apr61Cool
May64Cool
Jun66Cool
Jul69Refreshing
Aug71Refreshing
Sep70Refreshing
Oct67Cool
Nov64Cool
Dec61Cool

UV index in Encinitas in November

LowModerateHighVery highExtreme

Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 4 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.

Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Encinitas peaks around July 11 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 17 at about 3 (moderate).

The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 11 months of the year.

025710JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecModerateVery highExtremeVery highHighModerateJul 11UV 11Dec 17UV 3
UV index (midday)Level
Jan4Moderate
Feb5Moderate
Mar5Moderate
Apr8Very high
May8Very high
Jun11Extreme
Jul11Extreme
Aug10Extreme
Sep8Very high
Oct6High
Nov4Moderate
Dec3Moderate

Air quality in Encinitas in November

GoodModeratePoorUnhealthyVery unhealthy

Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.

Air quality in Encinitas is worst in September — around 26 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.4× the cleanest month (May, 8 µg/m³).

Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).

0102030JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecModerateGoodModerateSep 1625 µg/m³May 168 µg/m³
PM2.5 (µg/m³)Level
Jan12Good
Feb12Moderate
Mar12Moderate
Apr11Good
May8Good
Jun11Good
Jul11Good
Aug15Moderate
Sep26Moderate
Oct14Moderate
Nov12Moderate
Dec16Moderate
Location & terrain

Where is Encinitas?

Encinitas sits at 33.0°N, 117.3°W, 82 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Carlsbad, 9.3 mi away.

Topography around Encinitas

How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Encinitas.

Within 2 miles, the terrain around Encinitas has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 407 ft around an average of 108 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,690 ft; within 50 miles, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 6,430 ft.

The land around Encinitas is covered by water (49%) and artificial surfaces (34%) within 2 miles, water (49%) within 10 miles, and water (33%) and shrubs (22%) within 50 miles.

2 miles
407 ft
10 miles
1,690 ft
50 miles
6,430 ft
treesshrubsgrasslandartificial surfacesbare terrainwater
November weather nearby: Carlsbad 9.3 mi · San Marcos 11 mi · Rancho Penasquitos 12 mi · Vista 12 mi · Mira Mesa 12 mi · Oceanside 12 mi · La Jolla 13 mi · Escondido 13 mi

United States travel facts

Power plugs
Type A / B
120 V · 60 Hz
Prices
≈ 100% of US
price level, 2025
GDP per capita
$90,027
2025
Happiness
6.8 / 10
World Happiness, 2025
Safe drinking water
98%
of population, 2024
Homicide rate
5.8
per 100k, 2023
Road deaths
12.7
per 100k/yr, 2019
Income group
High
World Bank
Religion
Protestant 47%unaffiliated 23%Roman Catholic 21%Jewish 2%

Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.

Data sources

Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Encinitas (33.037°, -117.292°, elevation 82 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).