November weather forecast
Cortez, CO

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The bright and red rays of the setting sun over the scenic layout of hills and plains of Cortez, Colorado
The bright and red rays of the setting sun over the scenic layout of hills and plains of Cortez, Colorado

Weather in November

By November, the weather in Cortez takes a colder turn, signaling the impending arrival of winter. The city witnesses a distinct transition, with the fall foliage gradually giving way to winter's barren trees. The month serves as a precursor to the colder months ahead, often accompanied by the first snowflakes of the season.

Temperature

November is characterized by a reduction in the average high-temperature, from an enjoyable 61.2°F (16.2°C) in October to a frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C). The average nighttime temperature lowers to a subzero cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C) throughout November.

Humidity

In Cortez, Colorado, the average relative humidity in November is 52%.

Rainfall

In November, the rain falls for 5.4 days. Throughout November, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 78.9 rainfall days, and 9.84" (250mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Cortez, in November, snow falls for 3.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.68" (68mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 34.4 snowfall days, and 29.29" (744mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in November is 10h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 6:15 pm MDT. On the last day of November, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.
Note: On Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from MDT to MST. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, March 9. 2025, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from MST to MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in November in Cortez is 7.3h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in November translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in November?

November temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 49.5°F (9.7°C) and a low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in November in Cortez?

The average relative humidity in November is 52%.

How much does it rain in November?

In Cortez, during November, the rain falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in November?

In Cortez, in November, during 3.1 snowfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in November?

In November, the average day length is 10h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in November?

In November, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 6:15 pm MDT. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) end in November?

On Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from MDT to MST. The next DST starts Sunday, March 9. 2025, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Cortez have in November?

In November, the average sunshine duration is 7.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in November?

The average daily maximum UV index in November is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in November
Cortez, CO

Average temperature in November - Cortez, CO
  • Average high temperature in November: 49.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in November: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in November
Cortez, CO

Average pressure in November - Cortez, CO
  • Average pressure in November: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in November
Cortez, CO

Average wind speed in November - Cortez, CO
  • Average wind speed in November: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.7mph).

Average humidity in November
Cortez, CO

Average humidity in November - Cortez, CO
  • Average humidity in November: 52%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (26%).

Average rainfall in November
Cortez, CO

Average rainfall in November - Cortez, CO
  • Average rainfall in November: 0.75"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and December (1.26").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.2").

Average rainfall days in November
Cortez, CO

Average rainfall days in November - Cortez, CO
  • Average rainfall days in November: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (9.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in November
Cortez, CO

Average snowfall in November - Cortez, CO
  • Average snowfall in November: 2.68"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.11").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in November
Cortez, CO

Average snowfall days in November - Cortez, CO
  • Average snowfall days in November: 3.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in November /
Average sunshine in November
Cortez, CO

Average daylight in November / Average sunshine in November - Cortez, CO
  • Average daylight in November: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in November: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in November
Cortez, CO

Average sunshine days in November - Cortez, CO
  • Average sunshine days in November: 23.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (26.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (17.6 days).

Average UV index in November
Cortez, CO

Average UV index in November - Cortez, CO
  • Average UV index in November: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in November
Cortez, CO

Average cloud cover in November - Cortez, CO
  • Average cloud cover in November: 15

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in November
Cortez, CO

Average visibility in November - Cortez, CO
  • Average visibility in November: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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