Gillette, WY weather in November
Gillette is chilly in November, with some rain and some snow: highs average 46°F and nights drop to about 24°F. Expect about 6 wet days. Snowfall averages about 5.8 in.
- Normal high
- 46°F
- Normal low
- 24°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 0.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 5.8 in
- snow on the ground 7 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 52°F | 40°F |
| Normal low | 29°F | 19°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 22% | 21% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:39 am / 4:51 pm | 7:16 am / 4:24 pm |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | 9.1 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
A typical November day
- 6 am29°Fdew point 19°F
- 9 am35°Fdew point 21°F
- Noon42°Fdew point 21°F
- 3 pm43°Fdew point 21°F
- 6 pm33°Fdew point 21°F
- 9 pm31°Fdew point 20°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Gillette Campbell Airport (4 mi away); average wind 11 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)3 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°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 below25 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more7 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 0.4 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 5.8 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20201999: average high 58°F
- Coolest November2000: average high 32°F
- Wettest November2000: 1.7 in
- Driest November2009: 0.05 in
- Highest reading75°F (November 6, 2010)
- Lowest reading-16°F (November 13, 2014)
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 | 46°F | 36°F |
| Normal low | 34°F | 24°F | 16°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 6 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.0 h | 9.6 h | 8.9 h |
Highs change by -13°F from October and -10°F into December.
How Gillette ranks in November
- Normal high333rd warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 4 in Wyoming
- Wet days119th driest of 378
What to pack for Gillette in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 24°F, highs near 46°F
- Waterproof boots – about 5.8 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 25 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 896 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 Gillette in November?
The normal high is 46°F and the normal low is 24°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was -16°F (most recently on November 13, 2014).
Does it rain a lot in Gillette in November?
About 6 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 2000 (1.7 in); the driest was in 2009 (0.05 in).
Does it snow in Gillette in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 5.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 7 days.
Is November a good time to visit Gillette?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Gillette (41 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best months are May and June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Gillette 4SE (USC00483855), 3.1 mi ESE of the city center, 4,640 ft (86 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Gillette Campbell Airport (USW00094023), 3.9 mi NNW of the city center, 4,354 ft (200 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).