November weather forecast
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD

With mercury levels falling to 42.9°F (6.1°C) on average, November heralds the onset of winter. Snowfall sharply increases to 6.2" (157mm), setting the stage for the approaching colder months. The tumbling temperatures and snow-laden landscape draw fewer visitors, as icy road conditions can make accessibility to the Memorial challenging. Despite lesser hours of daylight and the declining temperatures, the sight of snowflakes adorning the iconic sculptures provides a mesmerizing spectacle.

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature occurs in November, reducing from a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C) in October to a chilly 43°F (6.1°C). An average low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) is noted during the nights in November.

Rainfall

In Mount Rushmore National Memorial, during November, the rain falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. In Mount Rushmore National Memorial, during the entire year, the rain falls for 91.5 days and collects up to 21.57" (548mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Mount Rushmore National Memorial, during November, snow falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.22" (158mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 23.1 snowfall days, and 52.4" (1331mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In November, the average length of the day is 9h and 40min.
On the first day of November in Mount Rushmore National Memorial, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:43 pm MDT. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:17 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.