Noatak National Preserve in November
November at Noatak National Preserve averages a daytime high near 16°F and an overnight low around 6°F, with about 0.8" of precipitation and roughly 11" of snow. Visitation runs about 1.9× the park's average month, which makes November a very busy month here.
- Average low
- 6°F
- Average high
- 16°F
Range across the year: -8°F to 60°F
- Precipitation
- 0.8 in
- Snowfall
- 11 in
- Daylight
- 4.1 hours
Roughly 16% of the park's yearly visitors come in November: roughly 2,400 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1982 to 2025.
It is the single busiest month of the year at Noatak; March, the quietest, runs only about 0.6× the average — a 3-to-1 swing between high and low season.
On our Best Time to Visit score November rates 0/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is July: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 11°F is cold, with winter conditions likely on higher ground. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 107 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 27% of annual visitors, choosing November instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 4.1 hours of daylight in November to explore — between the 0-hour midwinter low and the 24-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 4,621 recreation visits, down 74.8% from 18,311 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 8.5%, so November may feel a touch quieter than it once did.
How November compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| October | 31°F / 23°F | 1.2× Busy | 21 Poor |
| November | 16°F / 6°F | 1.9× Very busy | 0 Poor |
| December | 9°F / -4°F | 1.4× Busy | 16 Poor |
All twelve months at Noatak, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Noatak in November
The National Park Service tags 3 Noatak activities for fall. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Fishing the Noatak · 1-7 days
- Float the Noatak · 7-35 days
- Visit the Northwest Arctic Heritage Center · 30-120 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
November averages a daytime high near 16°F and an overnight low around 6°F at Noatak National Preserve, with about 0.8 inches of precipitation and roughly 11 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 107 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
November is very busy at Noatak National Preserve (about 1.9× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 0/100. Our recommended month is July.
The busiest month is November and the quietest is March. November sits at about 1.9× the park's average, or 16% of annual visitation.
A typical November sees about 2,000 recreation visits at Noatak National Preserve, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1982–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1982–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.