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Mackenzie Weather in November

Mackenzie in November

The short of it: Mackenzie in November averages a high of -1 °C (31 °F) and a low of -7 °C (20 °F), with 75 mm (3.0 in) of rain and about 8 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -1° · low -7° · rain 75 mm · daylight 8 h 13 min

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

November in Mackenzie brings afternoons near -1° and nights around -7°, with about 75 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 8° against October, to near -1°; nights run about -7°. Wet spells are common — about 75 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 13 min in mid-November, 126 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates November 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and July.

Against its neighbours, Mackenzie runs cooler than most and wetter than most in November. Chetwynd, 100 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

November in Mackenzie, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus October
8° colder, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus December
4° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 13 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ChetwyndBritish Columbia100 km ENE0°-8°37 mm
Hudson's HopeBritish Columbia107 km NE0°-8°33 mm
Fort St. JamesBritish Columbia123 km SW1°-6°50 mm
Tumbler RidgeBritish Columbia135 km E0°-7°56 mm
VanderhoofBritish Columbia158 km SSW1°-6°50 mm
Prince GeorgeBritish Columbia159 km S2°-4°61 mm
Grand HavenBritish Columbia170 km NE-3°-10°31 mm
Fort St. JohnBritish Columbia173 km NE-3°-10°31 mm

The Almanac · Mackenzie 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 8° against October, to near -1°; nights run about -7°. Wet spells are common — about 75 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Mackenzie by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-13°76 mm7 km/h7 h 41 min✦
February-2°-13°48 mm6 km/h9 h 33 min✦
March3°-9°48 mm8 km/h11 h 39 min✦
April10°-3°24 mm8 km/h14 h 3 min✦✦✦
May17°2°41 mm9 km/h16 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
June20°7°68 mm8 km/h17 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
July22°9°70 mm8 km/h16 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
August21°7°54 mm7 km/h14 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
September16°4°51 mm8 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦
October8°-1°71 mm8 km/h10 h 19 min✦
November-1°-7°75 mm8 km/h8 h 13 min✦
December-4°-12°65 mm7 km/h7 h 7 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mackenzie in November

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mackenzie in November?

Days average -1 °C (31 °F) and nights -7 °C (20 °F), with about 75 mm (3.0 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 8° against October, to near -1°; nights run about -7°. Wet spells are common — about 75 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is November a good time to visit Mackenzie?

The Almanac gives November 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are May and July.

How long are the days in Mackenzie in November?

In mid-November the sun is up for about 8 h 13 min. The days are shortening — from 7 h 7 min in December to 17 h 25 min in June.

Does it snow in Mackenzie in November?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in November.

What should I pack for Mackenzie in November?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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