A surfer walks out of the water at La Jolla Shores on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. The Stance ISA World Adaptive Surfing Championship which runs through Sunday at the beach. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune) (K.C. Alfred / San Diego Union-Tribune)
Why this month? Storms churned along the West Coast, but none of them ventured far enough south to bring much more than a few sprinkles to the region. The low-pressure systems that soaked the north, however, were close enough to San Diego County to pull up plenty of mid- level and high clouds from the southwest. Against a backdrop of dramatic clouds exploding in vibrant color from the setting sun, a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 approaches San Diego International Airport Nov. 8, 2017.
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A runner jogs along the bike path at Tidelands Park in Coronado November 10 as the sun rises behind the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge.
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The sunrise view from Liberty Station Nov. 21, 2017 as one of the first flights of the day departs San Diego International Airport.
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The best sunsets usually occur when mid-level clouds are present, either alto-stratus or alto- cumulus (8,000 to 20,000 feet high). The region had those clouds in spades this month. They produced the deep red colors. The higher cirrus clouds, which are actually ice crystals, created the bright yellows and oranges. Against a backdrop of the setting sun, two paddle boarders make their way around Mission Bay at De Anza Cove Nov. 14, 2017.
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A jogger runs as the sunsets on a breezy afternoon at La Jolla Shores beach on Nov. 27, 2017.
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If there are too many clouds, or if they’re in the wrong position relative to the sun, the sky won’t burst with color. There needs to be an opening in the clouds on the western horizon at sunset, or on the eastern horizon at sunrise. Without that opening, the clouds will just appear gray. The sun sets on a breezy afternoon in La Jolla on Nov. 27, 2017.
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A recent flight into San Diego most likely carrying holiday travelers just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / San Diego Union-Tribune)
Golfers at Balboa Park Golf course end their round during a beautiful sunset in San Diego. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / San Diego Union-Tribune)
Sabrina Cabena danced with her hula hoop to the music during Sunday’s sunset at Torrey Pines Beach below the glider port. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / San Diego Union-Tribune)
The Salt Works in the south bay reflects the day’s colorful sunset in November. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / San Diego Union-Tribune)
Against a backdrop of a dramatic morning sky, Phil Jones, left, and Gary Zalusky, right, head into San Diego Bay Nov. 16, 2017 for a morning of fishing from the launch area at Tidelands Park in Coronado.
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Late in the year makes for beautiful sunset directly behind the Coronado Bay Bridge in San Diego. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / San Diego Union-Tribune)
With a cloud bank in front of them, two standup paddle boarders wait for a wave at sunset in Pacific Beach on Nov. 25, 2017.
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Tyler Collins (right) falls backwards into the arms of Mai Gross as they enjoy the sunset in Pacific Beach on Nov. 25, 2017.
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Against a backdrop of a dramatic morning sky, a row boat sits in the water at the launch area Nov. 16, 2017 at Tidelands Park in Coronado.
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The sun descends on a breezy afternoon in La Jolla on Nov. 27, 2017.
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A surfer walks out of the water at La Jolla Shores on Nov. 30, 2017. Many days in November, everything lined up perfectly, and the sky put on a show.
