In
November, the weather in
Denali National Park and Preserve takes a polar turn. A drastic dip in high temperatures from 25°F (-3.9°C) in
October to 10°F (-12.2°C) in November is evident as winter approaches. The shortening daylight hours, falling to 6.8, further reinforce the onset of Alaskan winter. Despite a slight increase in rainfall, November is marked by dropping temperatures and significant reduction in sunlight. Thus, it is a pivotal month showcasing the transition from fall to winter.
Temperature
With the onset of November, Denali National Park and Preserve's average high-temperature witnesses a clear drop, receding from October's subzero cold 24.8°F (-4°C) to a frigid cold 10.4°F (-12°C). Denali National Park and Preserve experiences a mean temperature of -5.8°F (-21°C) during November nights.
Rainfall
In Denali National Park and Preserve, in November, during 12 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 145 rainfall days, and 16.85" (428mm) of precipitation is accumulated.
Daylight
The average length of the day in November in Denali National Park and Preserve,
Alaska, is 6h and 46min.
On the first day of November, sunrise is at 9:45 am and sunset at 5:51 pm AKDT. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:09 am and sunset at 3:37 pm AKST.
Note: On Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from AKDT to AKST. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday,
March 9. 2025, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from AKST to AKDT.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are
January, November and
December, with an average of 2h of sunshine.
UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January,
February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 0. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 0 during November translates into these guidelines:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.