Mammoth Lakes, CA weather in November
November in Mammoth Lakes: chilly and mostly dry, with some snow. Highs 49°F, lows 23°F, rain or snow on about 5 days and about 4.7 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 49°F
- Normal low
- 23°F
- Wet days
- 5
- 2.0 in total
- Snowfall
- 4.7 in
- snow on the ground 3 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 55°F | 44°F |
| Normal low | 27°F | 19°F |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:21 am / 4:57 pm | 6:51 am / 4:37 pm |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | 9.8 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)2 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow5 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below26 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more3 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 2.0 in. About 1 day brings half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 4.7 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20201995: average high 59°F
- Coolest November1994: average high 39°F
- Highest reading70°F (November 16, 2016)
- Lowest reading-8°F (November 28, 2015)
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 | 61°F | 49°F | 41°F |
| Normal low | 30°F | 23°F | 17°F |
| Wet days | 4 | 5 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | 10.2 h | 9.6 h |
Highs change by -12°F from October and -8°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Yosemite Valley, CA34 mi · high 56°F · 6 wet days
- Drier: Furnace Creek, CA142 mi · high 77°F · 1 wet day
How Mammoth Lakes ranks in November
- Normal high294th warmest of 378 cities; 60th of 60 in California
- Wet days78th driest of 378
What to pack for Mammoth Lakes in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 23°F, highs near 49°F
- Layers – afternoons near 49°F but nights near 23°F
- Waterproof boots – about 4.7 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 26 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 863 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Mammoth Lakes in November?
The normal high is 49°F and the normal low is 23°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was -8°F (most recently on November 28, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Mammoth Lakes in November?
About 5 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.0 in.
Does it snow in Mammoth Lakes in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 4.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 3 days.
Is November a good time to visit Mammoth Lakes?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Mammoth Lakes (42 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best months are June, August and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Mammoth Lakes RS (USC00045280), 0.6 mi E of the city center, 7,804 ft (69 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Lee Vining (USC00044881), 23 mi NNW of the city center, 6,797 ft (1,076 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).