Breckenridge, CO weather in November
Breckenridge is cold and snowy in November: highs average 37°F and nights drop to about 13°F. Expect about 10 wet days. Snowfall averages about 23.7 in. Expect snow on the ground at times.
- Normal high
- 37°F
- Normal low
- 13°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 1.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 23.7 in
- snow on the ground 24 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 43°F | 32°F |
| Normal low | 18°F | 7°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 31% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:32 am / 5:02 pm | 7:04 am / 4:41 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 (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)0 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below30 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more24 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 1.4 in; a dry November brings about 0.9 in and a wet one about 1.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 23.7 in, with about 8 days of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20201999: average high 51°F
- Coolest November1992: average high 32°F
- Wettest November2014: 3.2 in
- Driest November2012: 0.3 in
- Highest reading66°F (November 16, 1999)
- Lowest reading-19°F (November 30, 2006)
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 | 50°F | 37°F | 29°F |
| Normal low | 24°F | 13°F | 5°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | 10.0 h | 9.4 h |
Highs change by -13°F from October and -8°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Lakewood, CO53 mi · high 52°F · 6 wet days
- Drier: Lakewood, CO53 mi · high 52°F · 6 wet days
How Breckenridge ranks in November
- Normal high371st warmest of 378 cities; 17th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days293rd driest of 378
What to pack for Breckenridge in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 13°F, highs near 37°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 24 days
- A hat and gloves – about 30 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 1206 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 Breckenridge in November?
The normal high is 37°F and the normal low is 13°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was -19°F (November 30, 2006).
Does it rain a lot in Breckenridge in November?
About 10 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.5 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2014 (3.2 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.3 in).
Does it snow in Breckenridge in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 23.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 24 days.
Is November a good time to visit Breckenridge?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Breckenridge (33 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best month is July.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature: Leadville Lake Co Airport (USW00093009), 23 mi SW of the city center, 9,932 ft (198 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall and snow depth: Breckenridge (USC00050909), 0.4 mi NW of the city center, 9,598 ft (136 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Cabin Creek (USC00051186), 21 mi NE of the city center, 10,020 ft (286 ft higher 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).