Aspen, CO weather in November
Aspen is chilly and snowy in November: highs average 42°F and nights drop to about 19°F. Expect about 10 wet days. Snowfall averages about 20.5 in. Expect snow on the ground at times.
- Normal high
- 42°F
- Normal low
- 19°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 2.1 in total
- Snowfall
- 20.5 in
- snow on the ground 21 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 48°F | 35°F |
| Normal low | 25°F | 14°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 31% | 36% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:35 am / 5:06 pm | 7:06 am / 4:45 pm |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 9.6 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 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 snow10 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below29 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more21 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 2.1 in; a dry November brings about 1.8 in and a wet one about 2.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 20.5 in, with about 7 days of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20201999: average high 56°F
- Coolest November1992: average high 34°F
- Wettest November1992: 4.0 in
- Driest November1999: 0.4 in
- Highest reading70°F (November 15, 1999)
- Lowest reading-13°F (November 25, 2010)
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 | 55°F | 42°F | 32°F |
| Normal low | 30°F | 19°F | 10°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 10 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | 10.0 h | 9.5 h |
Highs change by -13°F from October and -10°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Lakewood, CO99 mi · high 52°F · 6 wet days
- Drier: Lakewood, CO99 mi · high 52°F · 6 wet days
How Aspen ranks in November
- Normal high359th warmest of 378 cities; 15th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days288th driest of 378
- Comfortable days301st most of 341
What to pack for Aspen in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 19°F, highs near 42°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 21 days
- A hat and gloves – about 29 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 1035 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 Aspen in November?
The normal high is 42°F and the normal low is 19°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was -13°F (November 25, 2010).
Does it rain a lot in Aspen in November?
About 10 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.1 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 1992 (4.0 in); the driest was in 1999 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Aspen in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 20.5 in, and snow covers the ground on about 21 days.
Is November a good time to visit Aspen?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Aspen (36 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Aspen 1SW (USC00050372), 1.2 mi WSW of the city center, 8,175 ft (285 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Aspen Pitkin Co Airport (USW00093073), 3.5 mi NW of the city center, 7,720 ft (170 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Eagle Co Regional Airport (724675-23063), 32 mi N of the city center, 6,497 ft (1,393 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).