West Yellowstone, MT weather in November
Expect cold, snowy weather in West Yellowstone in November, with highs near 34°F and lows near 18°F. Rain or snow falls on about 14 days. Snowfall averages about 20.9 in. Dress for deep cold.
- Normal high
- 34°F
- Normal low
- 18°F
- Wet days
- 14
- 3.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 20.9 in
- snow on the ground 19 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 42°F | 27°F |
| Normal low | 23°F | 12°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 41% | 48% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:02 am / 5:13 pm | 7:40 am / 4:45 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 (Mountain Time).
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 snow14 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in14 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below29 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more19 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 3.2 in; a dry November brings about 2.0 in and a wet one about 4.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 20.9 in, with about 7 days of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20201999: average high 44°F
- Coolest November2000: average high 25°F
- Wettest November1998: 6.2 in
- Driest November2018: 1.2 in
- Highest reading62°F (November 6, 2020)
- Lowest reading-17°F (November 25, 1993)
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 | 51°F | 34°F | 23°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 18°F | 6°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 14 | 15 |
| Comfortable days | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.0 h | 9.6 h | 8.9 h |
Highs change by -17°F from October and -11°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Billings, MT148 mi · high 47°F · 6 wet days
- Drier: Jackson, WY83 mi · high 38°F · 10 wet days
How West Yellowstone ranks in November
- Normal high375th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 6 in Montana
- Wet days350th driest of 378
- Comfortable days339th most of 341
What to pack for West Yellowstone in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 18°F, highs near 34°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 14 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 19 days
- A hat and gloves – about 29 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 1172 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 West Yellowstone in November?
The normal high is 34°F and the normal low is 18°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was -17°F (November 25, 1993).
Does it rain a lot in West Yellowstone in November?
About 14 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.2 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (6.2 in); the driest was in 2018 (1.2 in).
Does it snow in West Yellowstone in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 20.9 in, and snow covers the ground on about 19 days.
Is November a good time to visit West Yellowstone?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for West Yellowstone (20 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are June, July and August.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Hebgen Dam (USC00244038), 18 mi NW of the city center, 6,489 ft (178 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain: Whiskey Creek (USS0011E30S), 4.2 mi SSW of the city center, 6,800 ft (133 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Yellowstone (726664-94173), 35 mi ESE of the city center, 7,782 ft (1,115 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).