Steamboat Springs, CO weather in November
November in Steamboat Springs: chilly and snowy. Highs 43°F, lows 16°F, about 10 days with rain or snow and about 23.3 in of snow. Expect snow on the ground at times.
- Normal high
- 43°F
- Normal low
- 16°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 1.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 23.3 in
- snow on the ground 19 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 51°F | 35°F |
| Normal low | 21°F | 11°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 32% | 39% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:37 am / 5:04 pm | 7:10 am / 4:41 pm |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | 9.5 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
A typical November day
- 6 am22°Fdew point 16°F
- 9 am28°Fdew point 21°F
- Noon40°Fdew point 22°F
- 3 pm43°Fdew point 21°F
- 6 pm33°Fdew point 21°F
- 9 pm27°Fdew point 19°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Craig Moffat Co Airport (36 mi away); average wind 4 mph.
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 in6 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below30 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more19 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 1.9 in; a dry November brings about 1.3 in and a wet one about 2.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 23.3 in, with about 6 days of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202016: average high 53°F
- Coolest November2000: average high 31°F
- Wettest November1991: 3.5 in
- Driest November2012: 0.7 in
- Highest reading70°F (November 11, 2016)
- Lowest reading-18°F (November 3, 1991)
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 | 59°F | 43°F | 30°F |
| Normal low | 26°F | 16°F | 6°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 10 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 9.9 h | 9.3 h |
Highs change by -16°F from October and -13°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Boulder, CO88 mi · high 55°F · 6 wet days
- Drier: Estes Park, CO69 mi · high 47°F · 6 wet days
- Cooler: Vail, CO63 mi · high 38°F · 10 wet days
How Steamboat Springs ranks in November
- Normal high352nd warmest of 378 cities; 14th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days303rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days293rd most of 341
What to pack for Steamboat Springs in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 16°F, highs near 43°F
- Layers – afternoons near 43°F but nights near 16°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 19 days
- A hat and gloves – about 30 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 1061 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 Steamboat Springs in November?
The normal high is 43°F and the normal low is 16°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was -18°F (November 3, 1991).
Does it rain a lot in Steamboat Springs in November?
About 10 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.9 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 1991 (3.6 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.7 in).
Does it snow in Steamboat Springs in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 23.3 in, and snow covers the ground on about 19 days.
Is November a good time to visit Steamboat Springs?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Steamboat Springs (35 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Steamboat Springs (USC00057936), 0.5 mi ENE of the city center, 6,866 ft (135 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Craig Moffat Co Airport (USW00024046), 36 mi W of the city center, 6,186 ft (545 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Eagle Co Regional Airport (724675-23063), 58 mi S of the city center, 6,497 ft (234 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).