Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Talkeetna in November
Talkeetna cools off: highs slip to 24°F (-5°C), from 39°F in October, with lows of 14°F (-10°C) and about 3.2 in (82 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 43/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 24°F (-5°C)
- Avg low
- 14°F (-10°C)
- Rain or snow
- 3.2 in (82 mm)
- Humidity
- 88%
- Cloud cover
- 65%
- Daylight
- ~6 h 29 min
- Comfort score
- 43/100 · Tough
What November feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 24°F (-5°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C), so expect frost and ice.
About 3.2 in (82 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Only about 6 h 29 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around November
November is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are June – August.
- Snow becomes likely from November, so check road and trail conditions.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 9°C (16°F) from October.
- Comfort improves from 38/100 in October to 43/100.
- 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 14°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 3.2 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Talkeetna in November
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Denali flightseeing
Small-plane flights from Talkeetna's airport around Denali and its glaciers, flown by local air services all year when weather allows.
Talkeetna Roadhouse
Roadhouse from the 1910s with a bakery, lodging and big breakfasts at shared tables.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 24°F.
Denali Brewing Company
Local brewery with a taproom just off Main Street, a gathering spot on long winter evenings.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Talkeetna Depot
Alaska Railroad stop where the Aurora Winter Train calls between Fairbanks and Anchorage.
Nearby in November
- Anchorage in November~77 mi · highs 29°F, 2.8 in rain or snow · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Seward in November~155 mi · highs 35°F, 10.1 in rain or snow · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Fairbanks in November~189 mi · highs 12°F, 1.4 in rain or snow · 6°C (11°F) cooler by day, drier
- Homer in November~191 mi · highs 36°F, 6.4 in rain · 7°C (12°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~612 m to Talkeetna's ~104 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.
Talkeetna in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Talkeetna?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 43/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are June – August. Expect highs of 24°F (-5°C) and 3.2 in (82 mm) of rain or snow. Our Fairbanks, Talkeetna & Anchorage route recommends Dec – Mar, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Talkeetna in November?
Average highs are 24°F (-5°C) and average lows 14°F (-10°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Talkeetna in November?
Some: about 3.2 in (82 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 45.8 in (1164 mm).
What should I pack for Talkeetna in November?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 14°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 3.2 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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