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Carmacks Weather in November

Carmacks in November

The short of it: Carmacks in November averages a high of -8 °C (17 °F) and a low of -16 °C (4 °F), with 17 mm (0.67 in) of rain and about 6 h 52 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -8° · low -16° · rain 17 mm · daylight 6 h 52 min

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

Thirty years of records give Carmacks an average November high of -8°, a low of -16° and some 17 mm of rain. Highs fall 12° against October, to near -8°; nights run about -16°. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 6 h 52 min in mid-November, 174 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 June and July.

Against its neighbours, Carmacks runs cooler than most and drier than most in November. Haines Junction, 162 km to the SSW, is 4° warmer by day.

November in Carmacks, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus October
12° colder, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus December
7° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 52 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Haines JunctionYukon162 km SSW-5°-15°35 mm
WhitehorseYukon166 km SSE-4°-11°21 mm
MayoYukon168 km N-10°-19°22 mm
Dawson CityYukon270 km NW-13°-21°27 mm
SkagwayAlaska297 km S1°-4°136 mm
HainesAlaska321 km S3°-3°155 mm
YakutatAlaska338 km SW4°-4°378 mm
TokAlaska368 km WNW-13°-20°16 mm

The Almanac · Carmacks Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 12° against October, to near -8°; nights run about -16°. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Carmacks by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-18°-29°17 mm7 km/h6 h 4 min✦✦
February-11°-25°10 mm8 km/h8 h 44 min✦✦
March-2°-20°6.0 mm10 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦
April8°-7°6.0 mm10 km/h14 h 41 min✦✦
May16°1°20 mm11 km/h17 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
June21°6°38 mm9 km/h19 h 43 min✦✦✦✦✦
July22°8°59 mm9 km/h18 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
August20°6°46 mm8 km/h15 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
September14°1°33 mm9 km/h12 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
October4°-5°17 mm9 km/h9 h 46 min✦✦
November-8°-16°17 mm8 km/h6 h 52 min✦✦
December-16°-25°14 mm7 km/h5 h 10 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Carmacks in November

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Carmacks in November?

Days average -8 °C (17 °F) and nights -16 °C (4 °F), with about 17 mm (0.67 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 12° against October, to near -8°; nights run about -16°. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is November a good time to visit Carmacks?

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

How long are the days in Carmacks in November?

In mid-November the sun is up for about 6 h 52 min. The days are shortening — from 5 h 10 min in December to 19 h 43 min in June.

Does it snow in Carmacks in November?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in November.

What should I pack for Carmacks in November?

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

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