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Behchokǫ̀ Weather in November

Behchokǫ̀ in November

The short of it: Behchokǫ̀ in November averages a high of -9 °C (16 °F) and a low of -17 °C (1 °F), with 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 6 h 41 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -9° · low -17° · rain 27 mm · daylight 6 h 41 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & June

Thirty years of records give Behchokǫ̀ an average November high of -9°, a low of -17° and some 27 mm of rain. Highs fall 11° against October, to near -9°; nights run about -17°. Rain is modest, about 27 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 6 h 41 min in mid-November, 181 minutes less than a month before. Lanterns are lit by mid-afternoon.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates November 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Behchokǫ̀ runs cooler than most and wetter than most in November. Yellowknife, 94 km to the ESE, is 1° warmer by day.

November in Behchokǫ̀, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus October
11° colder, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus December
8° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Oct–May
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 41 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
YellowknifeNorthwest Territories94 km ESE-9°-16°26 mm
Fort ProvidenceNorthwest Territories182 km SSW-8°-15°28 mm
Hay RiverNorthwest Territories221 km S-8°-15°25 mm
Fort SimpsonNorthwest Territories293 km WSW-9°-17°26 mm
Fort SmithNorthwest Territories382 km SE-7°-14°24 mm
DelineNorthwest Territories446 km NW-9°-16°23 mm
Fort LiardNorthwest Territories486 km WSW-7°-13°27 mm

The Almanac · Behchokǫ̀ Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 11° against October, to near -9°; nights run about -17°. Rain is modest, about 27 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Behchokǫ̀ by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-21°-30°18 mm8 km/h5 h 50 min✦✦
February-17°-28°11 mm9 km/h8 h 38 min✦✦
March-10°-25°20 mm12 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦
April2°-14°9.0 mm12 km/h14 h 46 min✦✦
May10°-1°16 mm13 km/h17 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
June20°8°27 mm12 km/h20 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
July23°12°44 mm12 km/h19 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
August19°9°50 mm12 km/h16 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
September12°3°36 mm13 km/h12 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
October2°-5°28 mm13 km/h9 h 42 min✦✦✦
November-9°-17°27 mm11 km/h6 h 41 min✦✦
December-17°-25°20 mm9 km/h4 h 52 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Behchokǫ̀ in November

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Behchokǫ̀ in November?

Days average -9 °C (16 °F) and nights -17 °C (1 °F), with about 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 11° against October, to near -9°; nights run about -17°. Rain is modest, about 27 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is November a good time to visit Behchokǫ̀?

The Almanac gives November 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Behchokǫ̀ in November?

In mid-November the sun is up for about 6 h 41 min. The days are shortening — from 4 h 52 min in December to 20 h 6 min in June.

Does it snow in Behchokǫ̀ in November?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in November.

What should I pack for Behchokǫ̀ in November?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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