Sun Valley, ID weather in November
In November, Sun Valley sees highs around 41°F and lows around 17°F: cold and snowy. There are about 6 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 10.3 in. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 41°F
- Normal low
- 17°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 1.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 10.3 in
- normal snowfall
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 49°F | 34°F |
| Normal low | 22°F | 13°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 18% | 28% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:13 am / 5:28 pm | 7:50 am / 5:02 pm |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 9.2 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 snow6 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below30 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 1.2 in; a dry November brings about 0.7 in and a wet one about 1.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 10.3 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20201999: average high 53°F
- Coolest November1994: average high 34°F
- Highest reading68°F (November 15, 1999)
- Lowest reading-16°F (November 25, 1993)
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 | 56°F | 41°F | 30°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 17°F | 9°F |
| Wet days | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.0 h | 9.7 h | 9.0 h |
Highs change by -15°F from October and -11°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Boise, ID93 mi · high 49°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: West Yellowstone, MT174 mi · high 34°F · 14 wet days
How Sun Valley ranks in November
- Normal high360th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 2 in Idaho
- Wet days122nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days316th most of 341
What to pack for Sun Valley in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 17°F, highs near 41°F
- Waterproof boots – about 10.3 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 30 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 1071 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 Sun Valley in November?
The normal high is 41°F and the normal low is 17°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was -16°F (November 25, 1993).
Does it rain a lot in Sun Valley in November?
About 6 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.2 in.
Does it snow in Sun Valley in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 10.3 in.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and snowfall: Ketchum RS (USC00104845), 1.0 mi SSW of the city center, 5,890 ft (62 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Bellevue (USC00100774), 17 mi SSE of the city center, 5,192 ft (760 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Stanley Ranger Station (726824-04112), 44 mi NW of the city center, 6,495 ft (543 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: snow depth, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).