November weather forecast
Whitefish, MT

Approaching the end of the year, November ushers in the chill of winter back into Whitefish, Montana. The autumn leaves all but disappear, replaced by a gradually accumulating layer of frost. The low temperatures settle in the vincinity of 23°F (-5°C), often plunging down from the high of 37°F (2.8°C), signaling the arrival of a frigid climate. With an average of 1.7" (43mm) of precipitation across 13 days, snowfall starts to become a regular event. The decrease in daylight to 9.2 hours creates longer evenings, befitting the onset of the cold season.

Temperature

November's arrival is marked by a notable drop in high-temperatures, falling from a fresh 53.6°F (12°C) in October to an icy 37.4°F (3°C). During November, Whitefish experiences an average low-temperature of 23°F (-5°C) at night.

Rainfall

In Whitefish, in November, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Whitefish, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131 days and collects up to 19.8" (503mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In November, the average length of the day is 9h and 13min.
On the first day of November, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 6:17 pm MDT. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 4:45 pm MST.
Note: On Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from MDT to MST. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, March 9. 2025, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from MST to MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in November in Whitefish, Montana, is 3h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Whitefish. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in November interprets into the following advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.