November weather forecast
South Dakota, USA

As November rolls into South Dakota, the landscapes shift from the colorful tapestry of autumn to the stark and often snow-draped scenes of early winter. Daytime temperatures tend to hover between 40°F (4.4°C) and 50°F (10°C), while nighttime sees a sharper drop, often plummeting to between 20°F (-6.7°C) and 30°F (-1.1°C). The first consistent frost patterns emerge, and it's not uncommon for various regions of the state to witness their inaugural snowfall.

The Black Hills, renowned for their microclimate, are among the first to be graced by significant snowfall. With their altitudinal advantage, temperatures here often lie on the colder end of the spectrum, especially during the nights, further emphasizing the onset of winter.

November’s precipitation is characterized more by snowflakes than raindrops, especially as the month progresses. The frequency of rainfall diminishes, giving way to snow showers that set the tone for the upcoming winter months.

When contrasted with October, November's ambiance is noticeably colder and quieter. The once rustling leaves are now silent under the weight of snow, and the state begins its preparation for the heart of winter.

The transition throughout November in South Dakota is a journey from the last remnants of fall to the undeniable embrace of winter. The days grow shorter, nights longer, and by the month's end, the state is cloaked in a wintry blanket, readying itself for the deeper cold of December and the festive season ahead.

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• Sioux Falls - November »
  The months with the least rainfall in Sioux Falls are January, February and November Rain falls for 4.6 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of rain. The months with the least rainfall in Sioux Falls are January, February and November Rain falls for 4.6 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of rain.
• Rapid City - November »
  On Sunday, November 3.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Rapid City, and the time zone changes from MDT to MST. In Rapid City, South Dakota, in November, it is raining for 5.9 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Aberdeen - November »
  On Sunday, November 3.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Aberdeen, South Dakota, and the time zone changes from CDT to CST. In Aberdeen during November, snow falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow.
• Brookings - November »
  On Sunday, November 3.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Brookings and the time zone changes from CDT to CST. In Brookings during November, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.
• Watertown - November »
  In Watertown in November, during 7.1 snowfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is typically accumulated. On Sunday, November 3.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Watertown, and the time zone changes from CDT to CST.
• Mitchell - November »
  February and November are months with the least rain in Mitchell when the rain falls for 3.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of rain. On Sunday, November 3.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Mitchell, and the time zone changes from CDT to CST.
• Yankton - November »
  On Sunday, November 3.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Yankton, and the time zone changes from CDT to CST. In Yankton, in November, snow falls for 3.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.46" (37mm) of snow.
• Pierre - November »
  On Sunday, November 3.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Pierre, and the time zone changes from CDT to CST. In Pierre during November, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow.
• Huron - November »
  In Huron during November, snow falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow. On the first day of November in Huron sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 6:21 pm CDT.
• Spearfish - November »
  On Sunday, November 3.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Spearfish, and the time zone changes from MDT to MST. The months with the lowest UV index in Spearfish, South Dakota, are January, February, April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
• Vermillion - November »
  In Vermillion, South Dakota, in November, during 2.6 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Vermillion in November, snow falls for 2.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow.
• Brandon - November »
  On Sunday, November 3.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Brandon and the time zone changes from CDT to CST. In Brandon, South Dakota, during November, the rain falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.