Fargo, ND weather in November
In November, Fargo sees highs around 38°F and lows around 21°F: cold, with some rain and some snow. Rain or snow falls on about 8 days. Snowfall averages about 6.8 in.
- Normal high
- 38°F
- Normal low
- 21°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 1.0 in total
- Snowfall
- 6.8 in
- snow on the ground 9 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 46°F | 31°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 14°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 26% | 26% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:09 am / 5:11 pm | 7:50 am / 4:41 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 (Central Time).
A typical November day
- 6 am26°Fdew point 21°F
- 9 am28°Fdew point 22°F
- Noon33°Fdew point 24°F
- 3 pm36°Fdew point 24°F
- 6 pm32°Fdew point 23°F
- 9 pm29°Fdew point 22°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Fargo Hector Intl Airport (4 mi away); average wind 11 mph; clear or few clouds in 50% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 47%.
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 in3 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below26 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more9 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 1.0 in; a dry November brings about 0.3 in and a wet one about 1.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 6.8 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202016: average high 50°F
- Coolest November1996: average high 26°F
- Wettest November2000: 4.1 in
- Driest November1999: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading74°F (November 4, 2020)
- Lowest reading-18°F (November 26, 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 | 56°F | 38°F | 24°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 21°F | 8°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 8 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | 9.4 h | 8.6 h |
Highs change by -18°F from October and -14°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Sioux Falls, SD230 mi · high 45°F · 6 wet days
How Fargo ranks in November
- Normal high367th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 4 in North Dakota
- Wet days178th driest of 378
- Comfortable days309th most of 341
What to pack for Fargo in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 21°F, highs near 38°F
- Waterproof boots – about 6.8 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 26 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 1065 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 Fargo in November?
The normal high is 38°F and the normal low is 21°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was -18°F (most recently on November 26, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Fargo in November?
About 8 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.0 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2000 (4.1 in); the driest was in 1999, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Fargo in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 6.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 9 days.
Is November a good time to visit Fargo?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Fargo (33 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best months are May and June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Fargo Hector Intl Airport (USW00014914), 3.5 mi NNW of the city center, 900 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Hector International Airport (727530-14914), 3.4 mi NNW of the city center, 895 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.