Traverse City, MI weather in November
Traverse City is chilly and snowy in November: highs average 46°F and nights drop to about 32°F. Expect about 14 wet days. Snowfall averages about 13.9 in. Expect snow on the ground at times.
- Normal high
- 46°F
- Normal low
- 32°F
- Wet days
- 14
- 2.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 13.9 in
- snow on the ground 5 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 52°F | 40°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 28°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 48% | 48% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:20 am / 5:31 pm | 7:58 am / 5:03 pm |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | 9.1 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 am36°Fdew point 30°F
- 9 am37°Fdew point 30°F
- Noon41°Fdew point 31°F
- 3 pm42°Fdew point 31°F
- 6 pm40°Fdew point 30°F
- 9 pm38°Fdew point 30°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Traverse City Cherry Cptl Airport (2 mi away); average wind 8 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 snow14 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below18 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more5 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 2.2 in; a dry November brings about 1.4 in and a wet one about 3.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 13.9 in, with about 4 days of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202016: average high 54°F
- Coolest November1995: average high 37°F
- Wettest November2013: 4.7 in
- Driest November2012: 0.8 in
- Highest reading78°F (November 9, 2020)
- Lowest reading7°F (November 15, 1996)
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 | 46°F | 35°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 32°F | 24°F |
| Wet days | 16 | 14 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.0 h | 9.6 h | 8.9 h |
Highs change by -13°F from October and -11°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Toledo, OH238 mi · high 51°F · 11 wet days
- Drier: Sister Bay, WI79 mi · high 42°F · 9 wet days
How Traverse City ranks in November
- Normal high338th warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 8 in Michigan
- Wet days355th driest of 378
- Comfortable days297th most of 341
What to pack for Traverse City in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 32°F, highs near 46°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 14 days
- Waterproof boots – about 13.9 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 18 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 789 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 Traverse City in November?
The normal high is 46°F and the normal low is 32°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 7°F (most recently on November 15, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Traverse City in November?
About 14 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.2 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2013 (4.7 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.8 in).
Does it snow in Traverse City in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 13.9 in, and snow covers the ground on about 5 days.
Is November a good time to visit Traverse City?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Traverse City (36 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best months are May and June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Traverse City Cherry Cptl Airport (USW00014850), 2.4 mi SE of the city center, 618 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall: Maple City 1E (USC00205097), 12 mi WNW of the city center, 799 ft (203 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Traverse City Munson (USC00208249), 1.2 mi W of the city center, 635 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Cherry Capital Airport (726387-14850), 3.1 mi ESE of the city center, 608 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).