Sioux Falls, SD weather in November
Expect chilly weather with some rain and some snow in Sioux Falls in November, with highs near 45°F and lows near 25°F. Rain or snow falls on about 6 days. Snowfall averages about 6.2 in.
- Normal high
- 45°F
- Normal low
- 25°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 1.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 6.2 in
- snow on the ground 5 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 52°F | 38°F |
| Normal low | 31°F | 18°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 21% | 21% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:02 am / 5:18 pm | 7:38 am / 4:51 pm |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 9.2 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 am29°Fdew point 24°F
- 9 am32°Fdew point 25°F
- Noon39°Fdew point 27°F
- 3 pm42°Fdew point 27°F
- 6 pm36°Fdew point 26°F
- 9 pm33°Fdew point 25°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Sioux Falls (3 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 54% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 39%.
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 in3 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below24 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more5 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 1.2 in; a dry November brings about 0.4 in and a wet one about 1.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 6.2 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20201999: average high 57°F
- Coolest November1996: average high 31°F
- Wettest November2001: 4.8 in
- Driest November2017: 0.03 in
- Highest reading82°F (November 6, 2020)
- Lowest reading-13°F (November 25, 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 | 61°F | 45°F | 32°F |
| Normal low | 38°F | 25°F | 13°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 6 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.0 h | 9.7 h | 9.0 h |
Highs change by -16°F from October and -13°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Omaha, NE163 mi · high 50°F · 6 wet days
- Cooler: Fargo, ND230 mi · high 38°F · 8 wet days
How Sioux Falls ranks in November
- Normal high340th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 4 in South Dakota
- Wet days114th driest of 378
- Comfortable days267th most of 341
What to pack for Sioux Falls in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 25°F, highs near 45°F
- Waterproof boots – about 6.2 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 24 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 908 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 Sioux Falls in November?
The normal high is 45°F and the normal low is 25°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was -13°F (November 25, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Sioux Falls in November?
About 6 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.2 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2001 (4.8 in); the driest was in 2017 (0.03 in).
Does it snow in Sioux Falls in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 6.2 in, and snow covers the ground on about 5 days.
Is November a good time to visit Sioux Falls?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Sioux Falls (39 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, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Sioux Falls (USW00014944), 3.0 mi NNW of the city center, 1,430 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Joe Foss Field Airport (726510-14944), 3.3 mi NW of the city center, 1,419 ft (54 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.