Big Sky, MT weather in November
Big Sky is cold in November, with frequent rain: highs average 37°F and nights drop to about 16°F. Expect about 11 wet days.
- Normal high
- 37°F
- Normal low
- 16°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 1.6 in total
- Daylight
- 9.5 h
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 44°F | 30°F |
| Normal low | 20°F | 11°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 34% | 41% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:04 am / 5:13 pm | 7:43 am / 4:44 pm |
| Daylight | 10.2 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 (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 snow11 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below29 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in November
Normal precipitation is 1.6 in; a dry November brings about 1.1 in and a wet one about 1.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20201999: average high 49°F
- Coolest November1993: average high 27°F
- Highest reading64°F (November 1, 2014)
- Lowest reading-22°F (November 2, 1991)
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 | 53°F | 37°F | 28°F |
| Normal low | 25°F | 16°F | 9°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 11 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | 9.5 h | 8.8 h |
Highs change by -16°F from October and -9°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Billings, MT143 mi · high 47°F · 6 wet days
- Drier: Billings, MT143 mi · high 47°F · 6 wet days
How Big Sky ranks in November
- Normal high372nd warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 6 in Montana
- Wet days327th driest of 378
What to pack for Big Sky in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 16°F, highs near 37°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
- A hat and gloves – about 29 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 1163 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 Big Sky in November?
The normal high is 37°F and the normal low is 16°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was -22°F (November 2, 1991).
Does it rain a lot in Big Sky in November?
About 11 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.6 in.
Is November a good time to visit Big Sky?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Big Sky (29 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best months are June, July and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and rain: Big Sky 2WNW (USC00240775), 2.1 mi ESE of the city center, 6,590 ft (630 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).