November weather forecastMount Rushmore National Memorial, SD

The Black Hills on Mount Rushmore Memorial National Park in South DakotaThe Black Hills on Mount Rushmore Memorial National Park in South Dakota

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.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in November, in Mount Rushmore National Memorial, records 43°F (6.1°C), while the low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

In Mount Rushmore National Memorial, in November, during 4.4 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Mount Rushmore National Memorial, in November, snow falls for 2.7 days, with typically accumulated 6.22" (158mm) of snow.

In November, the average day length in Mount Rushmore National Memorial, South Dakota, is 9h and 40min.

On the first day of November, 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.

On Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Mount Rushmore National Memorial, South Dakota, and the time zone changes from MDT to MST. The next DST starts Sunday, March 9. 2025, at 2:00 am.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight

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).