Mackinac Island, MI weather in November
Expect chilly weather with frequent rain and some snow in Mackinac Island in November, with highs near 44°F and lows near 30°F. Rain or snow falls on about 15 days. Snowfall averages about 6.2 in.
- Normal high
- 44°F
- Normal low
- 30°F
- Wet days
- 15
- 2.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 6.2 in
- snow on the ground 6 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 49°F | 38°F |
| Normal low | 34°F | 26°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 52% | 49% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:18 am / 5:25 pm | 7:58 am / 4:56 pm |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | 9.0 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical November day
- 6 am33°Fdew point 28°F
- 9 am35°Fdew point 29°F
- Noon39°Fdew point 30°F
- 3 pm41°Fdew point 30°F
- 6 pm37°Fdew point 30°F
- 9 pm35°Fdew point 29°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Pellston Rgnl Airport (21 mi away); average wind 9 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 30
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 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 snow15 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below20 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more6 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 2.6 in; a dry November brings about 1.8 in and a wet one about 3.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 6.2 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202016: average high 52°F
- Coolest November2018: average high 37°F
- Wettest November2014: 5.2 in
- Driest November2002: 0.4 in
- Highest reading78°F (November 10, 2020)
- Lowest reading-5°F (November 16, 1995)
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 | 44°F | 33°F |
| Normal low | 39°F | 30°F | 21°F |
| Wet days | 16 | 15 | 15 |
| Comfortable days | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | 9.5 h | 8.7 h |
Highs change by -12°F from October and -11°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Drier: Sister Bay, WI129 mi · high 42°F · 9 wet days
How Mackinac Island ranks in November
- Normal high348th warmest of 378 cities; 8th of 8 in Michigan
- Wet days357th driest of 378
- Comfortable days308th most of 341
What to pack for Mackinac Island in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 30°F, highs near 44°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 15 days
- Waterproof boots – about 6.2 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 20 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 852 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Mackinac Island in November?
The normal high is 44°F and the normal low is 30°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was -5°F (November 16, 1995).
Does it rain a lot in Mackinac Island in November?
About 15 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.6 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2014 (5.2 in); the driest was in 2002 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Mackinac Island in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 6.2 in, and snow covers the ground on about 6 days.
Is November a good time to visit Mackinac Island?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Mackinac Island (34 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Cheboygan (USC00201492), 15 mi SSE of the city center, 588 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: St Ignace Mackinac Br (USC00207274), 5.0 mi W of the city center, 595 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Pellston Rgnl Airport (USW00014841), 21 mi SSW of the city center, 705 ft (107 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Pellston Regional Arpt Of Emmet County Arpt (727347-14841), 21 mi SSW of the city center, 706 ft (108 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).