Skip to main content

Portland · November

Running in Portland in November

Typical November running conditions in Portland — and a live Run Score so you can see how today compares with the norm.

Typical Run Score

87

Great

Avg temperature

44°F

Cool

Avg dew point

38°F

Comfortable

Best window

11 AM–6 PM

Local time

Portland · today vs the November normTemperature · dew point · wind · timing

How November compares in Portland

November ranks 5th of 12 months for running in Portland, with a typical daytime Run Score of 87 (Great). For reference, the best month is May (score 91) and the hardest is August (score 70). The kindest window in November is typically 11 AM–6 PM. Precipitation falls in roughly 32% of hours this month. Use the live tool below to see how today actually compares with the November norm.

Running in Portland in November: FAQ

Is it good to run in Portland in November?

Yes — it's one of the better months to run here. The typical daytime Run Score is 87 (Great), with temperatures around 44°F (7°C) and comfortable dew points. The best window is usually 11 AM–6 PM.

How hot is it for running in Portland in November?

Typical temperatures average 44°F (7°C) (Cool) with dew points near 38°F. Dew point — not the thermometer — usually decides how hard the run feels.

What is a good Run Score?

Scores run 0–100. 97+ is Perfect, 80–96 is Great — conditions are actively working in your favour. 65–79 (Good) is solid. 45–64 (Mixed) means at least one factor — usually heat or dew point — is taxing you. Below 45 (Poor), expect a noticeably harder effort or hold back for safety.

Why does dew point matter more than temperature?

Your body cools by evaporating sweat. When the dew point climbs above roughly 60°F, the air is too saturated for sweat to evaporate efficiently, so heat builds up even if the thermometer looks reasonable. That's why a 70°F muggy morning can feel harder than a dry 80°F afternoon.

Get this on every run, automatically

RunWeather syncs with Strava, plans your week, and learns your heat tolerance — so the right time to run finds you.