Aberdeen, SD weather in November
November in Aberdeen: chilly, with some rain and some snow. Highs 43°F, lows 19°F, about 6 wet days and about 6.5 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 43°F
- Normal low
- 19°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 0.7 in total
- Snowfall
- 6.5 in
- snow on the ground 6 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 50°F | 35°F |
| Normal low | 26°F | 13°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 22% | 20% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:13 am / 5:21 pm | 7:52 am / 4:52 pm |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | 9.0 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 am25°Fdew point 21°F
- 9 am28°Fdew point 22°F
- Noon36°Fdew point 25°F
- 3 pm39°Fdew point 25°F
- 6 pm33°Fdew point 24°F
- 9 pm29°Fdew point 23°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Aberdeen (4 mi away); average wind 10 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 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 more6 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 0.7 in; a dry November brings about 0.1 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 6.5 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20201999: average high 53°F
- Coolest November1996: average high 26°F
- Wettest November2000: 2.9 in
- Driest November1999: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading78°F (November 4, 2020)
- Lowest reading-24°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 | 59°F | 43°F | 29°F |
| Normal low | 33°F | 19°F | 8°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 6 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | 9.5 h | 8.8 h |
Highs change by -16°F from October and -14°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Cooler: Grand Forks, ND183 mi · high 35°F · 6 wet days
How Aberdeen ranks in November
- Normal high353rd warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 4 in South Dakota
- Wet days112th driest of 378
- Comfortable days279th most of 341
What to pack for Aberdeen in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 19°F, highs near 43°F
- Waterproof boots – about 6.5 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 27 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 1022 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 Aberdeen in November?
The normal high is 43°F and the normal low is 19°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was -24°F (November 26, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Aberdeen in November?
About 6 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.7 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2000 (2.9 in); the driest was in 1999, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Aberdeen in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 6.5 in, and snow covers the ground on about 6 days.
Is November a good time to visit Aberdeen?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Aberdeen (37 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Aberdeen (USW00014929), 3.6 mi E of the city center, 1,302 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Aberdeen Regional Airport (726590-14929), 3.8 mi ESE of the city center, 1,298 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).