Thompson Weather in November (1981–2025)

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November at a Glance in Thompson

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
-8.8°C
Avg Low
❄️
-15.8°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
-12.3°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
35 mm
Avg Humidity
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95%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.4 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
0.8
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-9.1°C
temp difference
❄️Freezing afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Thompson November Weather Overview

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Thompson, with average highs near -8.8°C and lows around -15.8°C (mean -12.3°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 35 mm of rainfall and 95% relative humidity across the period.

Thompson November Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Thompson. Across 45 years of records, the warmest November in Thompson was 1983 — when the month averaged -6.7°C — while the coldest was 1989 at -20°C. Typical November days reach -8.8°C with nights near -15.8°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp-12.0°C→-9.7°C+2.3°C
Max Temp-8.8°C→-6.4°C+2.4°C
Min Temp-15.1°C→-12.9°C+2.2°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-20.0°C–-16.5°C5 yr (11%)
-16.5°C–-13.0°C16 yr (36%)
-13.0°C–-9.5°C11 yr (24%)
-9.5°C–-6.0°C13 yr (29%)

Thompson November Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

November is one of the drier months in Thompson, averaging 35 mm of rainfall. The wettest November on record was 1990 with 80 mm, while the driest was 2015 at 14 mm.

Thompson November Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Thompson during November averages 95%. The most humid Novembers were 1988 and 2016 at 100%, and the least humid was 2025 at 88%.

Thompson November Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

November receives about 0.8 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Thompson. The sunniest Novembers were 1991, 1993 and 2004, among others at 0.9 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 2013, 2020 and 2024 at 0.6.

Thompson November Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Thompson during November is 0.4 m/s. The windiest Novembers were 1985 and 2014 at 0.5 m/s, while the calmest were 2018, 2020 and 2024, among others at 0.3 m/s.

What November Feels Like in Thompson

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Freezing
Morning
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Freezing
Afternoon
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Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★☆☆☆

How November Ranks in Thompson

🥶5th coolest month of the year
🌵5th driest month of the year
☀️11th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Thompson Weather by Month

Thompson November Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp-13.3°C-12.6°C-10.9°C-13.6°C-10.6°C+2.7°C
Avg High-10.0°C-8.9°C-7.4°C-9.9°C-7.3°C+2.7°C
Avg Low-16.7°C-16.2°C-14.3°C-17.3°C-13.9°C+2.8°C
Avg Rain35 mm34 mm33 mm32 mm42 mm+7 mm

Extreme November Records in Thompson

🔥Warmest November5.0°C1981
🧊Coldest November-40.5°C2007
🌧️Wettest November80 mm1990
🏜️Driest November14 mm2015
🌬️Windiest November0.5 m/s1985

Key Insights for November

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November temperatures in Thompson have risen by about 2.3°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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November has ranged from a record low of -40.5°C (2007) to a record high of 5°C (1981).

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Rainfall in November is one of the drier months, averaging 35 mm, with a wettest year of 80 mm.

Is November a Good Time to Visit Thompson?

A good time to visit Thompson

November is a good time to visit Thompson, with days averaging -8.8°C and nights around -15.8°C (mean -12.3°C, cooler than Thompson's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. July and August are marginally more temperate, but November still suits most travellers.

See Thompson'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 →

Thompson Weather in November — In Depth

☀️ November climate overview

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Thompson, with average highs near -8.8°C and lows around -15.8°C (mean -12.3°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 35 mm of rainfall and 95% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in November

November averages 35 mm of rainfall in Thompson, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest November on record saw 80 mm (1990), and the driest just 14 mm (2015). Humidity sits around 95% and average wind speed is 0.4 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 0.8 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 2.3°C. Daytime highs moved from -8.8°C to -6.4°C and overnight lows from -15.1°C to -12.9°C over the same span.
November Weather in Thompson, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
2025-4.9°C-7.9°C-10.9°C4.0°C-18.8°C21 mm88%0.4 m/s0.8
2024-4.7°C-7.5°C-10.2°C2.2°C-23.1°C48 mm95%0.3 m/s0.6
2023-6.7°C-10.1°C-13.4°C0.4°C-25.7°C23 mm88%0.4 m/s0.7
2022-9.9°C-13.8°C-17.6°C-0.1°C-35.9°C61 mm98%0.4 m/s0.7
2021-5.9°C-9.2°C-12.6°C3.6°C-33.7°C39 mm94%0.4 m/s0.8
2020-11.8°C-15.4°C-18.9°C-0.2°C-27.9°C62 mm99%0.3 m/s0.6
2019-11.2°C-14.8°C-18.4°C-2.4°C-26.8°C37 mm100%0.4 m/s0.7
2018-13.4°C-17.6°C-21.7°C-1.3°C-40.2°C26 mm100%0.3 m/s0.7
2017-13.6°C-17.6°C-21.7°C-5.9°C-29.2°C44 mm98%0.4 m/s0.7
2016-4.1°C-7.5°C-10.8°C0.1°C-26.0°C24 mm100%0.4 m/s0.7
2015-4.7°C-7.9°C-11.2°C2.1°C-19.5°C14 mm91%0.4 m/s0.7
2014-12.6°C-16.3°C-20.1°C2.8°C-34.6°C29 mm90%0.5 m/s0.8
2013-12.1°C-16.2°C-20.3°C0.9°C-39.1°C61 mm99%0.3 m/s0.6
2012-12.1°C-16.0°C-19.9°C-0.4°C-39.2°C23 mm99%0.3 m/s0.8
2011-6.8°C-10.4°C-13.9°C2.5°C-26.1°C27 mm91%0.4 m/s0.8
2010-8.8°C-12.0°C-15.2°C2.8°C-31.6°C34 mm99%0.4 m/s0.8
2009-3.8°C-7.1°C-10.4°C1.3°C-23.3°C20 mm98%0.4 m/s0.7
2008-6.8°C-9.9°C-13.1°C2.0°C-24.8°C25 mm91%0.4 m/s0.7
2007-10.7°C-14.9°C-19.1°C0.4°C-40.5°C37 mm98%0.3 m/s0.7
2006-11.4°C-15.0°C-18.6°C-1.8°C-32.4°C70 mm96%0.4 m/s0.7
2005-5.2°C-8.3°C-11.5°C3.8°C-22.3°C19 mm90%0.4 m/s0.8
2004-6.9°C-10.3°C-13.7°C1.4°C-37.9°C47 mm95%0.4 m/s0.9
2003-8.2°C-12.0°C-15.8°C0.0°C-27.2°C21 mm94%0.4 m/s0.8
2002-8.2°C-11.8°C-15.5°C0.3°C-27.5°C24 mm91%0.4 m/s0.8
2001-4.6°C-7.5°C-10.4°C2.4°C-25.1°C19 mm92%0.4 m/s0.7
2000-8.6°C-12.0°C-15.4°C3.1°C-24.5°C50 mm97%0.4 m/s0.7
1999-5.1°C-8.5°C-12.0°C3.8°C-26.9°C35 mm92%0.4 m/s0.8
1998-4.9°C-7.9°C-10.9°C0.8°C-17.2°C31 mm90%0.3 m/s0.8
1997-9.7°C-13.6°C-17.5°C0.1°C-24.8°C31 mm98%0.4 m/s0.8
1996-11.9°C-15.7°C-19.6°C-0.7°C-28.5°C22 mm95%0.4 m/s0.8
1995-11.8°C-15.7°C-19.6°C-0.7°C-36.6°C28 mm90%0.4 m/s0.8
1994-6.8°C-10.6°C-14.5°C0.8°C-29.6°C42 mm97%0.4 m/s0.8
1993-10.0°C-13.8°C-17.6°C-0.7°C-34.6°C25 mm96%0.4 m/s0.9
1992-5.0°C-8.3°C-11.6°C1.3°C-19.5°C17 mm90%0.4 m/s0.8
1991-13.9°C-17.6°C-21.4°C-0.8°C-37.3°C24 mm100%0.3 m/s0.9
1990 🌧️-10.1°C-13.9°C-17.6°C-2.4°C-35.4°C80 mm99%0.4 m/s0.8
1989 ❄️-16.1°C-20.0°C-24.0°C-4.5°C-36.8°C34 mm100%0.3 m/s0.8
1988-8.9°C-12.7°C-16.5°C-0.7°C-33.4°C33 mm100%0.3 m/s0.7
1987-6.3°C-9.6°C-13.0°C2.6°C-26.6°C21 mm89%0.4 m/s0.7
1986-14.2°C-17.6°C-20.9°C-3.1°C-28.1°C18 mm98%0.4 m/s0.9
1985-12.5°C-16.2°C-19.8°C1.0°C-32.4°C23 mm92%0.5 m/s0.8
1984-11.0°C-14.0°C-16.9°C-3.4°C-24.3°C51 mm98%0.4 m/s0.8
1983 🔥-4.0°C-6.7°C-9.4°C4.2°C-20.5°C58 mm93%0.4 m/s—
1982-11.6°C-15.1°C-18.7°C1.2°C-38.2°C42 mm92%0.4 m/s—
1981-5.0°C-7.9°C-10.7°C5.0°C-19.6°C40 mm96%0.4 m/s—

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

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Thompson November Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Thompson in November?▼

The average high in November is around -8.8°C with lows near -15.8°C (mean -12.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Thompson in November?▼

November averages 35 mm of rainfall in Thompson, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 80 mm in 1990.

What was the hottest November on record in Thompson?▼

The hottest November reached 5°C in 1981. The coldest dipped to -40.5°C in 2007.

Has November in Thompson 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 2.3°C. Daytime highs moved from -8.8°C to -6.4°C and overnight lows from -15.1°C to -12.9°C over the same span.

Is November a good time to visit Thompson?▼

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Thompson and one of the drier months, so plan for around -8.8°C daytime highs and -15.8°C at night.

Is November the coldest month in Thompson?▼

Not quite — November is the 5th coolest month in Thompson, averaging -12.3°C.

What should I pack for Thompson in November?▼

For November in Thompson, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of -8.8°C and lows of -15.8°C.

Is Thompson humid in November?▼

Relative humidity in November averages 95% — quite humid.

How windy is Thompson in November?▼

Average wind speed in November is 0.4 m/s. The windiest November on record averaged 0.5 m/s (1985).

Which November had the most rainfall in Thompson?▼

The wettest November on record was 1990 with 80 mm. On average, November sees 35 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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