Missoula, MT weather in November
Expect cold weather with frequent rain and some snow in Missoula in November, with highs near 40°F and lows near 25°F. Rain or snow falls on about 11 days. Snowfall averages about 5.4 in.
- Normal high
- 40°F
- Normal low
- 25°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 1.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 5.4 in
- snow on the ground 5 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 47°F | 34°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 21°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 37% | 38% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:18 am / 5:20 pm | 7:59 am / 4:49 pm |
| Daylight | 10.0 h | 8.8 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
A typical November day
- 6 am29°Fdew point 24°F
- 9 am30°Fdew point 25°F
- Noon35°Fdew point 27°F
- 3 pm39°Fdew point 27°F
- 6 pm35°Fdew point 27°F
- 9 pm32°Fdew point 26°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Missoula Intl Airport (6 mi away); average wind 4 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 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 snow11 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below26 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 1.2 in; a dry November brings about 0.5 in and a wet one about 1.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 5.4 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202016: average high 48°F
- Coolest November2003: average high 34°F
- Wettest November1998: 3.0 in
- Driest November2004: 0.2 in
- Highest reading73°F (November 12, 1999)
- Lowest reading-11°F (November 24, 2010)
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 | 40°F | 31°F |
| Normal low | 32°F | 25°F | 18°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 11 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | 9.4 h | 8.6 h |
Highs change by -16°F from October and -9°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Boise, ID249 mi · high 49°F · 10 wet days
- Drier: Great Falls, MT134 mi · high 44°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: West Yellowstone, MT207 mi · high 34°F · 14 wet days
How Missoula ranks in November
- Normal high362nd warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 6 in Montana
- Wet days325th driest of 378
- Comfortable days326th most of 341
What to pack for Missoula in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 25°F, highs near 40°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- Waterproof boots – about 5.4 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 26 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 983 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Missoula in November?
The normal high is 40°F and the normal low is 25°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was -11°F (most recently on November 24, 2010).
Does it rain a lot in Missoula in November?
About 11 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.2 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (3.0 in); the driest was in 2004 (0.2 in).
Does it snow in Missoula in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 5.4 in, and snow covers the ground on about 5 days.
Is November a good time to visit Missoula?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Missoula (34 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are May and June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and humidity and wind by hour: Missoula Intl Airport (USW00024153), 5.7 mi NW of the city center, 3,192 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Missoula 2 Ne (USC00245735), 2.2 mi NE of the city center, 3,420 ft (212 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Missoula International Airport (727730-24153), 5.8 mi NW of the city center, 3,195 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).