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Watson Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

A Clear Night Under the Stars

Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.

Warmest Wednesday at 28° · coldest night tonight at 3°

The short of it: Watson weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, 8 °C (47 °F) with clear skies, feeling like 5 °C (40 °F). Today’s high 15 °C (60 °F), low 3 °C (37 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. No warnings in force. Source: Open-Meteo forecast models, updated 21:45 local time.

WATSON, Sunday. — Those stepping out in Watson this morning will find partly cloudy skies; the afternoon should top out near 15°, the night near 3°. A raw day by local measure — 8° below the November average of 24°. Winds are light from the SSE, gusting to 21 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Wednesday the pick at about 28°, while tonight will be the coldest at 3°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 13 mm in all. Nights run 6° colder than the November norm of 9°.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Watson brings highs near 24°, lows of 9° and about 72 mm of rain over the month. January is the warmest month here at 29°, July the coldest at 0°, and November the wettest with 72 mm. The best months to ride in are April and March.

The sun is up 13 h 46 min today, and the days are lengthening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 609 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowClear sky9°5°9 km/h–
10 PMClear sky8°5°8 km/h–
11 PMClear sky7°4°6 km/h–
12 AMClear sky6°3°5 km/h–
1 AMClear sky6°3°5 km/h–
2 AMMostly clear5°2°4 km/h–
3 AMMostly clear5°2°3 km/h–
4 AMMostly clear4°2°3 km/h–
5 AMMostly clear4°2°2 km/h–
6 AMMostly clear4°1°3 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy5°2°2 km/h–
8 AMMostly clear8°5°6 km/h–
9 AMMostly clear11°7°10 km/h–
10 AMMostly clear12°8°10 km/h–
11 AMClear sky14°10°10 km/h–
12 PMMostly clear16°12°8 km/h–
1 PMMostly clear17°13°7 km/h–
2 PMMostly clear17°14°7 km/h–
3 PMMostly clear18°15°6 km/h–
4 PMMostly clear19°15°6 km/h–
5 PMMostly clear18°15°6 km/h–
6 PMMostly clear18°15°5 km/h–
7 PMMostly clear17°15°4 km/h–
8 PMPartly cloudy14°11°8 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): partly cloudy, high 15°, low 3°, dry, gusts to 36 km/h. Sun up 5:54 AM, down 7:40 PM. Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

The Almanac · Watson Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Watson, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus October
3° warmer, 12 mm more rain
Versus December
3° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 2 min
Average wind
13 km/h
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 24°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 72 mm.

Watson in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Watson by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°14°50 mm13 km/h14 h 17 min✦✦✦
February28°13°56 mm10 km/h13 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
March25°11°44 mm11 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
April21°7°33 mm9 km/h11 h 15 min✦✦✦✦✦
May17°3°36 mm9 km/h10 h 18 min✦✦✦✦✦
June13°2°52 mm10 km/h9 h 48 min✦✦✦
July12°0°44 mm10 km/h10 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
August14°1°51 mm12 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦✦
September17°4°61 mm12 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
October21°7°60 mm11 km/h13 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
November24°9°72 mm13 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦
December27°11°57 mm13 km/h14 h 31 min✦✦✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Watson

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Watson today?

Right now it is 8 °C (47 °F) with clear skies; it feels like 5 °C (40 °F). Today’s high is 15 °C (60 °F) and tonight’s low 3 °C (37 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Watson this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 7 days, about 13 mm (0.50 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Friday.

Are there any weather warnings for Watson?

No — no warnings or notices are in force for Watson at present.

What is the warmest month in Watson?

January, with an average high of 29 °C (84 °F). The coldest is July, when nights average 0 °C (33 °F). The wettest month is November (72 mm (2.8 in)), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Watson?

April and March. April brings highs near 21 °C (70 °F) and about 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain; March highs near 25 °C (78 °F) and 44 mm (1.7 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Watson?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 0 °C (33 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DownerAustralian Capital Territory1 km SW24°9°72 mm
LynehamAustralian Capital Territory2 km W24°9°72 mm
AinslieAustralian Capital Territory3 km SSW23°9°73 mm
BraddonAustralian Capital Territory4 km SSW23°9°73 mm
O'ConnorAustralian Capital Territory4 km WSW23°10°75 mm
TurnerAustralian Capital Territory4 km SW23°10°75 mm
HarrisonAustralian Capital Territory4 km N24°9°70 mm
FranklinAustralian Capital Territory4 km NNW24°9°70 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

“Weather is the only news that never grows stale. Each morning the sky writes its own front page, and we at Wanted Weather are but its telegraph operators.”— J. Whitmore, Editor