Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Chena Hot Springs in November
Chena Hot Springs cools off: highs slip to 11°F (-12°C), from 31°F in October, with lows of 1°F (-17°C) and about 1.6 in (41 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 49/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 11°F (-12°C)
- Avg low
- 1°F (-17°C)
- Rain or snow
- 1.6 in (41 mm)
- Humidity
- 96%
- Cloud cover
- 62%
- Daylight
- ~5 h 34 min
- Comfort score
- 49/100 · Fair
What November feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 11°F (-12°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 1°F (-17°C), so expect frost and ice.
About 1.6 in (41 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Only about 5 h 34 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around November
November is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are June & July.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 11°C (20°F) from October.
- Comfort improves from 44/100 in October to 49/100.
- Our Fairbanks, Talkeetna & Anchorage route recommends Dec – Mar, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 1°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Chena Hot Springs in November
With highs near 11°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Aurora Ice Museum
Year-round museum built from ice and snow, with carved sculptures, ice chandeliers and a bar serving drinks in glasses of ice.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 11°F.
Rock Lake hot spring
The resort's outdoor, rock-lined hot spring pool, fed by natural springs and steaming in air far below zero.
Aurora viewing tour
Night tours from the resort by snowcoach to a ridgetop above the valley, with heated yurts to wait in between displays.
Angel Rocks Trail
Loop trail off Chena Hot Springs Road climbing to granite tors above the North Fork of the Chena River.
Nearby in November
- Fairbanks in November~51 mi · highs 12°F, 1.4 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Talkeetna in November~226 mi · highs 24°F, 3.2 in rain or snow · 7°C (13°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Anchorage in November~291 mi · highs 29°F, 2.8 in rain or snow · 10°C (18°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~590 m to Chena Hot Springs's ~354 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Chena Hot Springs in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Chena Hot Springs?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 49/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are June & July. Expect highs of 11°F (-12°C) and 1.6 in (41 mm) of rain or snow. Our Fairbanks, Talkeetna & Anchorage route recommends Dec – Mar, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Chena Hot Springs in November?
Average highs are 11°F (-12°C) and average lows 1°F (-17°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Chena Hot Springs in November?
Not much: about 1.6 in (41 mm) of rain or snow falls across November on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 27.0 in (687 mm).
What should I pack for Chena Hot Springs in November?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 1°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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