Taos, NM weather in November
In November, Taos sees highs around 51°F and lows around 19°F: chilly and mostly dry, with some snow. Rain or snow falls on about 4 days. Snowfall averages about 6.8 in.
- Normal high
- 51°F
- Normal low
- 19°F
- Wet days
- 4
- 0.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 6.8 in
- snow on the ground 3 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 58°F | 43°F |
| Normal low | 24°F | 14°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 14% | 15% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:25 am / 5:06 pm | 6:54 am / 4:47 pm |
| Daylight | 10.7 h | 9.9 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°F3 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 snow4 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below28 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more3 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 0.8 in; a dry November brings about 0.4 in and a wet one about 1.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 6.8 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20201999: average high 61°F
- Coolest November1992: average high 39°F
- Wettest November1991: 2.9 in
- Driest November2010: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading71°F (November 8, 2006)
- Lowest reading-17°F (November 30, 2006)
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 | 65°F | 51°F | 38°F |
| Normal low | 30°F | 19°F | 9°F |
| Wet days | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Comfortable days | – | 3 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | 10.2 h | 9.7 h |
Highs change by -14°F from October and -13°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Albuquerque, NM110 mi · high 57°F · 3 wet days
- Cooler: Telluride, CO162 mi · high 45°F · 8 wet days
How Taos ranks in November
- Normal high280th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 4 in New Mexico
- Wet days60th driest of 378
- Comfortable days257th most of 341
What to pack for Taos in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 19°F, highs near 51°F
- Layers – afternoons near 51°F but nights near 19°F
- Waterproof boots – about 6.8 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 28 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 903 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 Taos in November?
The normal high is 51°F and the normal low is 19°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was -17°F (November 30, 2006).
Does it rain a lot in Taos in November?
About 4 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.8 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 1991 (2.9 in); the driest was in 2010, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Taos in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 6.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 3 days.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Cerro (USC00291630), 23 mi N of the city center, 7,650 ft (681 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Taos (USC00298668), 1.4 mi SSW of the city center, 6,965 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Las Vegas Municipal Arpt (723677-23054), 57 mi SSE of the city center, 6,870 ft (99 ft lower 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).