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Alta Vista Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Nearly Cloudless Day Ahead

A stray cloud or two drifts over the plains; the sun keeps its hold on the day.

Warmest Wednesday at 11° · coldest night tonight at -1°

The short of it: Alta Vista weather on Thursday, 12 November 2026: local time, 5 °C (41 °F) with mostly clear skies, feeling like 1 °C (34 °F). Today’s high 6 °C (43 °F), low -1 °C (30 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 11:30 local time.

ALTA VISTA, Thursday. — Those stepping out in Alta Vista this morning will find an overcast sky; the afternoon should top out near 6°, the night near -1°. Old hands will call it a proper November day: the thirty-year average for Alta Vista is 6°. Winds are light from the NNE, gusting to 16 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Wednesday the pick at about 11°, while tonight will be the coldest at -1°. The week looks dry — no rain worth measuring. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Alta Vista runs from -2° at night to 6° by day, with some 76 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 27°, January the coldest at -15°, and July the wettest with 98 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. The best months to ride in are September and June.

The sun is up 9 h 38 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 67 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowPartly cloudy5°1°6 km/h–
12 PMMostly clear5°2°6 km/h–
1 PMPartly cloudy6°2°5 km/h–
2 PMPartly cloudy6°2°6 km/h–
3 PMPartly cloudy6°2°7 km/h–
4 PMPartly cloudy5°1°7 km/h–
5 PMOvercast3°0°4 km/h–
6 PMOvercast2°-1°5 km/h–
7 PMOvercast2°-2°5 km/h–
8 PMOvercast1°-3°6 km/h–
9 PMOvercast1°-3°6 km/h–
10 PMPartly cloudy0°-4°6 km/h–
11 PMPartly cloudy0°-4°5 km/h–
12 AMPartly cloudy0°-4°4 km/h–
1 AMPartly cloudy0°-4°4 km/h–
2 AMPartly cloudy-1°-4°4 km/h–
3 AMPartly cloudy-1°-4°4 km/h–
4 AMOvercast-1°-4°4 km/h–
5 AMOvercast-1°-4°4 km/h–
6 AMOvercast0°-4°4 km/h–
7 AMOvercast0°-4°4 km/h–
8 AMPartly cloudy0°-3°4 km/h–
9 AMPartly cloudy2°-2°6 km/h–
10 AMOvercast4°-1°8 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 12): overcast, high 6°, low -1°, dry, gusts to 16 km/h. Sun up 6:57 AM, down 4:35 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today-1°6°dry16 km/h9 h 38 min
Friday-1°5°dry20 km/h9 h 36 min
Saturday2°5°0.4 mm24 km/h9 h 33 min
Sunday1°6°dry22 km/h9 h 31 min
Monday3°7°dry19 km/h9 h 29 min
Tuesday2°10°dry19 km/h9 h 26 min
Wednesday1°11°dry15 km/h9 h 24 min

Warmest: Wednesday at 11°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: Saturday, 24 km/h.

The Almanac · Alta Vista Month by Month

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

November in Alta Vista, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus October
8° colder, 16 mm less rain
Versus December
8° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 26 min
Average wind
12 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 8° against October, to near 6°; nights run about -2°. Wet spells are common — about 76 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Alta Vista in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Alta Vista by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-15°64 mm12 km/h9 h 5 min✦
February-3°-14°57 mm12 km/h10 h 19 min✦
March3°-8°63 mm12 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April11°0°81 mm13 km/h13 h 27 min✦✦
May19°8°88 mm11 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦✦
June25°13°95 mm9 km/h15 h 39 min✦✦✦
July27°16°98 mm9 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦
August26°15°93 mm9 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦
September22°10°84 mm9 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°4°92 mm11 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦
November6°-2°76 mm12 km/h9 h 26 min✦
December-2°-9°77 mm12 km/h8 h 44 min✦

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Questions Readers Ask about Alta Vista

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Alta Vista today?

Right now it is 5 °C (41 °F) with mostly clear skies; it feels like 1 °C (34 °F). Today’s high is 6 °C (43 °F) and tonight’s low -1 °C (30 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Alta Vista this week?

No — the next 7 days look dry, with no rain worth measuring.

Are there any weather warnings for Alta Vista?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: frost warning.

What is the warmest month in Alta Vista?

July, with an average high of 27 °C (81 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -15 °C (5 °F). The wettest month is July, with 98 mm (3.9 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Alta Vista?

September and June. September brings highs near 22 °C (72 °F) and about 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain; June highs near 25 °C (76 °F) and 95 mm (3.7 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Alta Vista?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. Nights average below freezing in Nov–Mar.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Elmvale AcresOntario2 km ENE6°-2°76 mm
Ottawa SouthOntario2 km WNW6°-2°75 mm
The GlebeOntario3 km NW6°-2°75 mm
OttawaOntario4 km NW6°-2°75 mm
CentretownOntario4 km NW6°-2°75 mm
GloucesterOntario4 km SSE6°-2°76 mm
OverbrookOntario5 km N6°-2°77 mm
Sandy HillOntario5 km NNW6°-2°76 mm

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