Denali Park, AK weather in November
Expect very cold, snowy weather in Denali Park in November, with highs near 18°F and lows near 2°F. Rain or snow falls on about 11 days. Snowfall averages about 12.9 in. Dress for deep cold.
- Normal high
- 18°F
- Normal low
- 2°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 0.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 12.9 in
- snow on the ground 27 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 23°F | 15°F |
| Normal low | 6°F | 0°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 8:36 am / 4:41 pm | 10:05 am / 3:22 pm |
| Daylight | 8.1 h | 5.3 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Alaska Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below29 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more27 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 0.8 in; a dry November brings about 0.4 in and a wet one about 1.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 12.9 in, with about 4 days of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202002: average high 35°F
- Coolest November2005: average high 2°F
- Wettest November2015: 2.1 in
- Driest November2014: 0.05 in
- Highest reading51°F (November 6, 2002)
- Lowest reading-32°F (November 21, 2011)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
November compared with October and December
| October | November | December | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 34°F | 18°F | 14°F |
| Normal low | 16°F | 2°F | -2°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 11 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | 6.6 h | 4.6 h |
Highs change by -16°F from October and -4°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Anchorage, AK177 mi · high 29°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Fairbanks, AK84 mi · high 12°F · 10 wet days
How Denali Park ranks in November
- Normal high377th warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 8 in Alaska
- Wet days311th driest of 378
- Comfortable days333rd most of 341
What to pack for Denali Park in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 2°F, highs near 18°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 27 days
- A hat and gloves – about 29 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 1657 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Denali Park in November?
The normal high is 18°F and the normal low is 2°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was -32°F (most recently on November 21, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Denali Park in November?
About 11 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.8 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2015 (2.1 in); the driest was in 2014 (0.05 in).
Does it snow in Denali Park in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 12.9 in, and snow covers the ground on about 27 days.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Mckinley Park (USC00505778), 2.0 mi WSW of the city center, 2,070 ft (340 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Nenana Municipal Airport (702600-26435), 57 mi N of the city center, 361 ft (1,369 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).