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Upper Michigan Snow: Nearly 4 Feet Fell in Marquette in November 2025
Marquette, MI – Nearly four feet of snow accumulated in Marquette during November 2025, making it an unusually snowy month for the Upper Peninsula community and bringing multiple daily weather records
By Dylan Reeves · 2026-10-24T09:59:33.868Z
Marquette, MI – Nearly four feet of snow accumulated in Marquette during November 2025, making it an unusually snowy month for the Upper Peninsula community and bringing multiple daily weather records.
According to National Weather Service climate statistics, Marquette recorded 48.8 inches of snowfall during November, compared with a normal monthly total of approximately 24.2 inches. That placed the month 24.6 inches above normal, with snowfall exceeding twice the typical amount.
The unusually heavy snowfall was accompanied by cold temperatures and several significant snow events throughout the month.
Late November Snowfall Breaks Records One of the month's most notable events occurred Nov. 26, when Marquette recorded 12.0 inches of snow, breaking the previous daily record of 9.2 inches set in 2001.
Another 12.2 inches fell Nov. 27, marking the month's largest single day snowfall.
The back to back totals brought 24.2 inches of snow over two days, illustrating the intensity of the late November winter weather.
Snow depth reached 12 inches on Nov. 28 and again on Nov. 30, while measurable snowfall was recorded on numerous days throughout the month.
Cold Temperatures Accompanied Heavy Snow Marquette's average November temperature was 31.1 degrees, with an average high of 37.7 degrees and an average low of 24.6 degrees.
The coldest temperature reached 15 degrees, while the warmest climbed to 51 degrees.
Temperatures fell to freezing or below on 27 days, contributing to persistent winter conditions across the area.
What the Numbers Show The November report also documented 5.70 inches of total precipitation, well above the monthly normal.
Three daily weather records were broken, including two precipitation records and one snowfall record.
For residents of Marquette County and Michigan's Upper Peninsula, the November 2025 statistics highlight the potential for substantial early season snowfall.
While these figures document historical conditions rather than a current forecast, they demonstrate how quickly winter weather can intensify across northern Michigan.