Medora, ND weather in November
November in Medora: chilly and mostly dry, with some snow. Highs 42°F, lows 18°F, about 5 days with rain or snow and about 3.0 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 42°F
- Normal low
- 18°F
- Wet days
- 5
- 0.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 3.0 in
- normal snowfall
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 49°F | 36°F |
| Normal low | 23°F | 13°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 19% | 17% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:36 am / 4:38 pm | 7:17 am / 4:07 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).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)1 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow5 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in2 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below28 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 0.6 in; a dry November brings about 0.08 in and a wet one about 0.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 3.0 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202016: average high 54°F
- Coolest November1996: average high 31°F
- Wettest November2010: 2.4 in
- Driest November2004: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading83°F (November 7, 1999)
- Lowest reading-23°F (November 24, 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 | 58°F | 42°F | 31°F |
| Normal low | 30°F | 18°F | 7°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 5 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | 9.4 h | 8.6 h |
Highs change by -16°F from October and -11°F into December.
How Medora ranks in November
- Normal high354th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 4 in North Dakota
- Wet days85th driest of 378
What to pack for Medora in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 18°F, highs near 42°F
- Waterproof boots – about 3.0 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 28 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 1043 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 Medora in November?
The normal high is 42°F and the normal low is 18°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was -23°F (November 24, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Medora in November?
About 5 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.6 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2010 (2.4 in); the driest was in 2004, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Medora in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 3.0 in.
Is November a good time to visit Medora?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Medora (38 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day (judged by temperature only). The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Medora (USC00325813), 0.2 mi NNW of the city center, 2,268 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: snow depth, humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).