Telluride, CO weather in November
In November, Telluride sees highs around 45°F and lows around 13°F: chilly and snowy. There are about 8 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 18.7 in. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 45°F
- Normal low
- 13°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 1.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 18.7 in
- snow on the ground 14 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 51°F | 40°F |
| Normal low | 18°F | 7°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 25% | 28% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:36 am / 5:12 pm | 7:07 am / 4:52 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 (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 snow8 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below29 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more14 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 1.5 in; a dry November brings about 1.1 in and a wet one about 1.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 18.7 in, with about 5 days of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20201999: average high 56°F
- Coolest November2000: average high 38°F
- Wettest November1994: 3.5 in
- Driest November1999: 0.3 in
- Highest reading67°F (November 9, 2006)
- 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 | 57°F | 45°F | 36°F |
| Normal low | 23°F | 13°F | 2°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | 10.1 h | 9.6 h |
Highs change by -12°F from October and -9°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Moab, UT104 mi · high 57°F · 4 wet days
- Drier: Moab, UT104 mi · high 57°F · 4 wet days
- Cooler: Vail, CO141 mi · high 38°F · 10 wet days
How Telluride ranks in November
- Normal high339th warmest of 378 cities; 13th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days185th driest of 378
What to pack for Telluride in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 13°F, highs near 45°F
- Layers – afternoons near 45°F but nights near 13°F
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 14 days
- A hat and gloves – about 29 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 1080 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 Telluride in November?
The normal high is 45°F and the normal low is 13°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was -19°F (most recently on November 30, 2006).
Does it rain a lot in Telluride in November?
About 8 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 1994 (3.5 in); the driest was in 1999 (0.3 in).
Does it snow in Telluride in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 18.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 14 days.
Is November a good time to visit Telluride?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Telluride (38 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Telluride 4WNW (USC00058204), 3.4 mi WNW of the city center, 8,646 ft (143 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Ouray (USC00056203), 9.7 mi NE of the city center, 7,840 ft (949 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).