Grand Forks, ND weather in November
November in Grand Forks: cold, with some rain and some snow. Highs 35°F, lows 20°F, rain or snow on about 6 days and about 5.1 in of snow. Pack for serious cold.
- Normal high
- 35°F
- Normal low
- 20°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 0.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 5.1 in
- snow on the ground 10 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 43°F | 27°F |
| Normal low | 27°F | 12°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 23% | 22% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:13 am / 5:10 pm | 7:55 am / 4:38 pm |
| Daylight | 10.0 h | 8.7 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 am24°Fdew point 20°F
- 9 am26°Fdew point 22°F
- Noon32°Fdew point 23°F
- 3 pm34°Fdew point 24°F
- 6 pm29°Fdew point 23°F
- 9 pm27°Fdew point 22°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Grand Forks Af (17 mi away); average wind 11 mph.
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 snow6 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in2 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below27 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more10 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 0.3 in and a wet one about 1.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 5.1 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202016: average high 49°F
- Coolest November1996: average high 26°F
- Wettest November2008: 2.5 in
- Driest November1999: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading73°F (November 4, 2020)
- Lowest reading-14°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 | 53°F | 35°F | 21°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 20°F | 6°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 6 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | 9.3 h | 8.5 h |
Highs change by -18°F from October and -14°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Aberdeen, SD183 mi · high 43°F · 6 wet days
How Grand Forks ranks in November
- Normal high374th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 4 in North Dakota
- Wet days125th driest of 378
- Comfortable days318th most of 341
What to pack for Grand Forks in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 20°F, highs near 35°F
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 10 days
- A hat and gloves – about 27 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 1131 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 Grand Forks in November?
The normal high is 35°F and the normal low is 20°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was -14°F (November 26, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Grand Forks in November?
About 6 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 2008 (2.5 in); the driest was in 1999, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Grand Forks in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 5.1 in, and snow covers the ground on about 10 days.
Is November a good time to visit Grand Forks?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Grand Forks (31 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Grand Forks Univ (NWS) (USC00323621), 3.0 mi W of the city center, 830 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Grand Forks Intl Airport (USW00014916), 7.1 mi W of the city center, 842 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Grand Forks Af (USW00094925), 17 mi W of the city center, 906 ft (76 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Grand Forks AFB Airport (727575-94925), 17 mi W of the city center, 913 ft (83 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).