High River Weather in November (1981–2025)

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November at a Glance in High River

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
2.7°C
Avg Low
❄️
-5.8°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
-1.5°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
23 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
75%
Avg Wind
🌬️
1.6 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
1.4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-6.7°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds💦Humid air

High River November Weather Overview

November is one of the cooler months of the year in High River, with average highs near 2.7°C and lows around -5.8°C (mean -1.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 23 mm of rainfall and 75% relative humidity across the period.

High River November Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

November is one of the cooler months of the year in High River. Across 45 years of records, the warmest November in High River was 2016 — when the month averaged 2.7°C — while the coldest was 1985 at -11.6°C. Typical November days reach 2.7°C with nights near -5.8°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp-3.9°C→-1.0°C+2.9°C
Max Temp0.2°C→3.4°C+3.2°C
Min Temp-8.1°C→-5.4°C+2.7°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-12.0°C–-8.2°C1 yr (2%)
-8.2°C–-4.5°C3 yr (7%)
-4.5°C–-0.7°C20 yr (44%)
-0.7°C–3.0°C21 yr (47%)

High River November Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

November is one of the drier months in High River, averaging 23 mm of rainfall. The wettest November on record was 2014 with 54 mm, while the driest was 1997 at 3 mm.

High River November Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in High River during November averages 75%. The most humid November was 1996 at 87%, and the least humid was 2007 at 64%.

High River November Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

November receives about 1.4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in High River. The sunniest Novembers were 1991 and 2000 at 1.6 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 2017, 2019 and 2024, among others at 1.2.

High River November Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in High River during November is 1.6 m/s. The windiest November was 2022 at 2 m/s, while the calmest were 1984, 1987 and 2016 at 1.3 m/s.

What November Feels Like in High River

🌅
Freezing
Morning
🌞
Cold
Afternoon
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Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How November Ranks in High River

🥶4th coolest month of the year
🌵4th driest month of the year
☀️10th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore High River Weather by Month

High River November Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp-2.4°C-2.0°C-0.2°C-2.0°C-0.9°C+1.5°C
Avg High1.9°C2.2°C4.1°C2.3°C3.5°C+1.6°C
Avg Low-6.8°C-6.1°C-4.5°C-6.2°C-5.3°C+1.5°C
Avg Rain18 mm23 mm17 mm28 mm32 mm+14 mm

Extreme November Records in High River

🔥Warmest November17.6°C2016
🧊Coldest November-29.9°C1985
🌧️Wettest November54 mm2014
🏜️Driest November3 mm1997
🌬️Windiest November2 m/s2022

Key Insights for November

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November temperatures in High River have risen by about 2.9°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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November has ranged from a record low of -29.9°C (1985) to a record high of 17.6°C (2016).

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Rainfall in November is one of the drier months, averaging 23 mm, with a wettest year of 54 mm.

Is November a Good Time to Visit High River?

A quieter season to visit High River

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of July and August tend to be the most comfortable for visiting High River. That said, November — with days averaging 2.7°C and nights around -5.8°C (mean -1.5°C) and low rainfall (23 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See High River's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

High River Weather in November — In Depth

☀️ November climate overview

November is one of the cooler months of the year in High River, with average highs near 2.7°C and lows around -5.8°C (mean -1.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 23 mm of rainfall and 75% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in November

November averages 23 mm of rainfall in High River, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest November on record saw 54 mm (2014), and the driest just 3 mm (1997). Humidity sits around 75% and average wind speed is 1.6 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 1.4 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How November has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average November temperatures have risen by about 2.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 0.2°C to 3.4°C and overnight lows from -8.1°C to -5.4°C over the same span.
November Weather in High River, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20255.9°C1.3°C-3.2°C13.7°C-17.4°C29 mm78%1.4 m/s1.3
20241.1°C-3.1°C-7.4°C14.0°C-21.7°C50 mm85%1.4 m/s1.2
20235.9°C1.5°C-2.9°C11.4°C-8.3°C14 mm72%1.5 m/s1.5
2022-1.7°C-6.0°C-10.2°C5.7°C-21.4°C44 mm80%2 m/s1.4
20216.0°C1.4°C-3.2°C12.9°C-9.9°C29 mm72%1.8 m/s1.5
20203.6°C-0.7°C-5.0°C15.7°C-12.5°C26 mm75%1.8 m/s1.3
20191.7°C-2.2°C-6.0°C10.2°C-16.1°C48 mm80%1.6 m/s1.2
20183.7°C-0.5°C-4.7°C10.3°C-11.3°C26 mm76%1.5 m/s1.3
20171.0°C-3.0°C-7.0°C8.4°C-14.9°C26 mm79%1.7 m/s1.2
2016 🔥7.5°C2.7°C-2.2°C17.6°C-12.7°C19 mm79%1.3 m/s1.4
20153.6°C-0.7°C-4.9°C10.8°C-13.8°C21 mm69%1.6 m/s1.4
2014 🌧️-0.4°C-4.5°C-8.6°C11.2°C-26.4°C54 mm81%1.6 m/s1.3
20131.3°C-2.9°C-7.0°C8.7°C-17.3°C26 mm81%1.4 m/s1.2
20122.1°C-2.3°C-6.7°C10.6°C-16.5°C21 mm82%1.4 m/s1.2
20112.1°C-2.0°C-6.1°C8.0°C-16.8°C13 mm67%1.9 m/s1.3
20100.2°C-4.3°C-8.9°C17.1°C-27.1°C28 mm78%1.5 m/s1.3
20095.5°C1.2°C-3.2°C11.6°C-7.9°C12 mm66%1.9 m/s1.5
20086.3°C2.0°C-2.3°C15.8°C-7.7°C15 mm72%1.4 m/s1.4
20074.0°C-0.5°C-4.9°C12.7°C-16.1°C8 mm64%1.7 m/s1.5
20060.1°C-4.1°C-8.3°C10.7°C-27.7°C23 mm79%1.6 m/s1.2
20054.5°C0.5°C-3.6°C13.2°C-15.2°C21 mm73%1.6 m/s1.3
20045.1°C1.0°C-3.1°C13.9°C-8.9°C15 mm70%1.6 m/s1.3
20030.2°C-4.1°C-8.5°C7.5°C-20.2°C24 mm77%1.5 m/s1.5
20026.3°C2.1°C-2.2°C14.3°C-8.7°C18 mm74%1.4 m/s1.4
20016.1°C1.6°C-2.8°C15.3°C-14.7°C23 mm73%1.4 m/s1.3
20002.9°C-1.7°C-6.2°C12.7°C-13.2°C9 mm67%1.4 m/s1.6
19996.6°C2.2°C-2.3°C17.3°C-10.0°C20 mm74%1.4 m/s1.4
19983.5°C-0.3°C-4.1°C9.2°C-9.3°C15 mm79%1.4 m/s1.3
19975.1°C0.3°C-4.5°C14.5°C-10.6°C3 mm69%1.4 m/s1.5
1996-4.2°C-8.0°C-11.9°C9.3°C-26.8°C39 mm87%1.5 m/s1.4
19951.8°C-2.4°C-6.6°C8.5°C-18.8°C28 mm79%1.5 m/s1.4
19941.1°C-2.9°C-6.9°C5.5°C-13.1°C17 mm69%1.8 m/s1.5
19931.6°C-2.6°C-6.8°C9.7°C-21.0°C19 mm71%1.8 m/s1.4
19922.4°C-1.5°C-5.4°C8.4°C-13.4°C41 mm79%1.6 m/s1.3
19912.0°C-2.5°C-6.9°C7.5°C-17.7°C22 mm77%1.6 m/s1.6
19901.8°C-1.9°C-5.7°C11.6°C-16.6°C26 mm71%1.6 m/s1.2
19894.2°C-0.1°C-4.3°C13.5°C-10.8°C15 mm71%1.8 m/s1.3
19884.0°C-0.4°C-4.9°C10.7°C-14.2°C10 mm69%1.6 m/s1.3
19877.3°C2.5°C-2.3°C14.6°C-8.9°C9 mm73%1.3 m/s1.5
19860.3°C-4.3°C-8.9°C12.0°C-20.3°C27 mm76%1.7 m/s1.4
1985 ❄️-8.2°C-11.6°C-15.1°C9.7°C-29.9°C22 mm77%1.5 m/s1.5
19840.4°C-3.9°C-8.2°C4.3°C-19.3°C21 mm85%1.3 m/s1.4
19832.8°C-1.0°C-4.8°C13.6°C-15.1°C25 mm81%1.4 m/s—
1982-0.4°C-4.6°C-8.9°C5.7°C-18.8°C22 mm80%1.4 m/s—
19816.3°C1.4°C-3.5°C16.0°C-10.5°C9 mm74%1.4 m/s—

Actual recorded November data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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High River November Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in High River in November?▼

The average high in November is around 2.7°C with lows near -5.8°C (mean -1.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in High River in November?▼

November averages 23 mm of rainfall in High River, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 54 mm in 2014.

What was the hottest November on record in High River?▼

The hottest November reached 17.6°C in 2016. The coldest dipped to -29.9°C in 1985.

Has November in High River gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average November temperatures have risen by about 2.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 0.2°C to 3.4°C and overnight lows from -8.1°C to -5.4°C over the same span.

Is November a good time to visit High River?▼

November is one of the cooler months of the year in High River and one of the drier months, so plan for around 2.7°C daytime highs and -5.8°C at night.

Is November the coldest month in High River?▼

Not quite — November is the 4th coolest month in High River, averaging -1.5°C.

What should I pack for High River in November?▼

For November in High River, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 2.7°C and lows of -5.8°C.

Is High River humid in November?▼

Relative humidity in November averages 75% — quite humid.

How windy is High River in November?▼

Average wind speed in November is 1.6 m/s. The windiest November on record averaged 2 m/s (2022).

Which November had the most rainfall in High River?▼

The wettest November on record was 2014 with 54 mm. On average, November sees 23 mm.

Where does this November weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in High River behaves each November, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for November specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.