Vail, CO weather in November
Expect cold, snowy weather in Vail in November, with highs near 38°F and lows near 15°F. Rain or snow falls on about 10 days. Snowfall averages about 25.9 in. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 38°F
- Normal low
- 15°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 2.0 in total
- Snowfall
- 25.9 in
- snow on the ground 15 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 46°F | 31°F |
| Normal low | 20°F | 10°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 27% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:34 am / 5:04 pm | 7:06 am / 4:42 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 in6 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below30 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more15 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; a dry November brings about 1.4 in and a wet one about 2.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 25.9 in, with about 8 days of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20201999: average high 46°F
- Coolest November2000: average high 28°F
- Wettest November2001: 3.6 in
- Driest November2012: 0.3 in
- Highest reading61°F (November 1, 2008)
- Lowest reading-16°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 | 54°F | 38°F | 28°F |
| Normal low | 25°F | 15°F | 7°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 10 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | 10.0 h | 9.4 h |
Highs change by -16°F from October and -10°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Steamboat Springs, CO63 mi · high 43°F · 10 wet days
- Drier: Boulder, CO64 mi · high 55°F · 6 wet days
How Vail ranks in November
- Normal high369th warmest of 378 cities; 16th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days271st driest of 378
What to pack for Vail in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 15°F, highs near 38°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 15 days
- A hat and gloves – about 30 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 1158 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 Vail in November?
The normal high is 38°F and the normal low is 15°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was -16°F (November 30, 2006).
Does it rain a lot in Vail in November?
About 10 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.0 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2001 (3.6 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Vail in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 25.9 in, and snow covers the ground on about 15 days.
Is November a good time to visit Vail?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Vail (31 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best months are June and August.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Vail (USC00058575), 1.1 mi E of the city center, 8,304 ft (125 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Dillon 1 E (USC00052281), 18 mi E of the city center, 9,065 ft (886 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).