Minneapolis, MN weather in November
Expect chilly weather with some rain and some snow in Minneapolis in November, with highs near 42°F and lows near 28°F. Rain or snow falls on about 8 days. Snowfall averages about 6.9 in.
- Normal high
- 42°F
- Normal low
- 28°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 1.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 6.9 in
- snow on the ground 6 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 50°F | 35°F |
| Normal low | 34°F | 21°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 28% | 29% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:51 am / 5:01 pm | 7:29 am / 4:33 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 (Central Time).
A typical November day
- 6 am31°Fdew point 25°F
- 9 am33°Fdew point 25°F
- Noon38°Fdew point 26°F
- 3 pm40°Fdew point 26°F
- 6 pm37°Fdew point 26°F
- 9 pm35°Fdew point 26°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Minneapolis/St Paul Airport (7 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 27% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 62%.
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 snow8 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below21 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 1.6 in; a dry November brings about 0.7 in and a wet one about 2.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 6.9 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202001: average high 55°F
- Coolest November1991: average high 31°F
- Wettest November1991: 5.3 in
- Driest November2002: 0.09 in
- Highest reading77°F (November 8, 1999)
- Lowest reading-11°F (November 27, 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 | 58°F | 42°F | 29°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 28°F | 15°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 8 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | 9.6 h | 8.8 h |
Highs change by -16°F from October and -13°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Cedar Rapids, IA221 mi · high 48°F · 8 wet days
How Minneapolis ranks in November
- Normal high357th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 3 in Minnesota
- Wet days208th driest of 378
- Comfortable days294th most of 341
What to pack for Minneapolis in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 28°F, highs near 42°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 8 days
- Waterproof boots – about 6.9 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 21 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 906 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 Minneapolis in November?
The normal high is 42°F and the normal low is 28°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was -11°F (November 27, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Minneapolis in November?
About 8 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.6 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 1991 (5.3 in); the driest was in 2002 (0.09 in).
Does it snow in Minneapolis in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 6.9 in, and snow covers the ground on about 6 days.
Is November a good time to visit Minneapolis?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Minneapolis (35 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snow depth, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Minneapolis/St Paul Airport (USW00014922), 6.9 mi SSE of the city center, 872 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall: New Hope (USC00215838), 6.0 mi WNW of the city center, 910 ft (80 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Lower St Anthony Falls (USC00214884), 0.8 mi E of the city center, 754 ft (76 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport (726580-14922), 6.8 mi SSE of the city center, 835 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.