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Rycroft Weather in November

Rycroft in November

The short of it: Rycroft in November averages a high of -2 °C (28 °F) and a low of -11 °C (12 °F), with 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain and about 8 h 9 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -2° · low -11° · rain 30 mm · daylight 8 h 9 min

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

Thirty years of records give Rycroft an average November high of -2°, a low of -11° and some 30 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 11° from October to about -2°, with nights near -11°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 9 min in mid-November, 128 minutes less than a month before.

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 May and September.

Against its neighbours, Rycroft runs cooler than most and drier than most in November. Spirit River, 8 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

November in Rycroft, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus October
11° colder, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus December
5° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 9 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Spirit RiverAlberta8 km WNW-2°-11°28 mm
FairviewAlberta41 km NNE-3°-13°30 mm
SexsmithAlberta45 km S-2°-11°32 mm
ClairmontAlberta54 km S-2°-11°32 mm
WestlakeAlberta59 km S-1°-11°32 mm
Grande PrairieAlberta65 km S-1°-10°32 mm
WedgewoodAlberta70 km S-1°-10°32 mm
HytheAlberta71 km SW-2°-10°27 mm
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The Almanac · Rycroft 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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The year turns hard here: highs drop 11° from October to about -2°, with nights near -11°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Rycroft by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-7°-18°32 mm12 km/h7 h 36 min✦✦
February-5°-16°17 mm12 km/h9 h 31 min✦✦
March0°-11°20 mm13 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦
April9°-3°22 mm14 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦
May17°3°43 mm14 km/h16 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
June21°8°72 mm13 km/h17 h 31 min✦✦✦
July23°10°78 mm12 km/h16 h 59 min✦✦✦
August22°8°53 mm11 km/h15 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
September17°4°35 mm13 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦✦✦
October9°-2°31 mm13 km/h10 h 17 min✦✦✦
November-2°-11°30 mm12 km/h8 h 9 min✦✦
December-7°-17°22 mm12 km/h7 h 2 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rycroft in November

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rycroft in November?

Days average -2 °C (28 °F) and nights -11 °C (12 °F), with about 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 11° from October to about -2°, with nights near -11°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is November a good time to visit Rycroft?

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

How long are the days in Rycroft in November?

In mid-November the sun is up for about 8 h 9 min. The days are shortening — from 7 h 2 min in December to 17 h 31 min in June.

Does it snow in Rycroft in November?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in November.

What should I pack for Rycroft in November?

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

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