November weather forecastMount Rushmore National Memorial, SD

November
Weather in November
With mercury levels falling to 42.9°F (6.1°C) on average, November heralds the onset of winter. Snowfall sharply increases to 6.2" (157mm), setting the stage for the approaching colder months. The tumbling temperatures and snow-laden landscape draw fewer visitors, as icy road conditions can make accessibility to the Memorial challenging. Despite lesser hours of daylight and the declining temperatures, the sight of snowflakes adorning the iconic sculptures provides a mesmerizing spectacle.Temperature
A shift in the average high-temperature occurs in November, reducing from a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C) in October to a chilly 43°F (6.1°C). An average low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) is noted during the nights in November.Rainfall
In Mount Rushmore National Memorial, during November, the rain falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. In Mount Rushmore National Memorial, during the entire year, the rain falls for 91.5 days and collects up to 21.57" (548mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Mount Rushmore National Memorial, during November, snow falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.22" (158mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 23.1 snowfall days, and 52.4" (1331mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In November, the average length of the day is 9h and 40min.On the first day of November in Mount Rushmore National Memorial, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:43 pm MDT. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:17 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in November
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD
- Average high temperature in November: 42.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (35.3°F).
- Average low temperature in November: 26°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (18.1°F).
Average rainfall in November
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD
- Average rainfall in November: 0.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.2").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.4").
Average rainfall days in November
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD
- Average rainfall days in November: 4.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.2 days).
Average snowfall in November
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD
- Average snowfall in November: 6.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is April (10.8").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in November
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD
- Average snowfall days in November: 2.7 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and March (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in November
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD
- Average daylight in November: 9h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).





