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Antigonish Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Clouds Gather on the Horizon

Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

Warmest Tuesday at 7° · coldest night Tuesday at -2°

The short of it: Antigonish weather on Wednesday, 11 November 2026: local time, 3 °C (37 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like -0 °C (31 °F). Today’s high 4 °C (40 °F), low 0 °C (33 °F). Chance of rain 45% in the next 24 hours, about 0.5 mm (0.02 in). Notices: frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 08:45 local time.

ANTIGONISH, Wednesday. — Light rain is the word from the Antigonish station, with a high of 4° and a low of 0°. A raw day by local measure — 4° below the November average of 8°. Winds are light from the SW, gusting to 7 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Tuesday looks the finest at near 7°, while Tuesday night will be the coldest at -2°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 15 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Antigonish brings highs near 8°, lows of 1° and about 153 mm of rain over the month. August is the warmest month here at 25°, February the coldest at -11°, and November the wettest with 153 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to April. The best months to ride in are July and August.

The sun is up 9 h 40 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 85 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowPartly cloudy1°-2°3 km/h–
9 AMPartly cloudy3°0°3 km/h–
10 AMOvercast4°1°4 km/h–
11 AMOvercast4°1°7 km/h–
12 PMLight rain4°0°7 km/h0.2 mm
1 PMLight rain4°1°7 km/h0.1 mm
2 PMOvercast4°1°8 km/h–
3 PMOvercast4°1°9 km/h–
4 PMPartly cloudy4°-1°10 km/h–
5 PMOvercast3°-1°8 km/h–
6 PMOvercast3°-2°8 km/h–
7 PMOvercast3°-1°7 km/h–
8 PMOvercast3°-1°7 km/h–
9 PMOvercast3°-1°8 km/h0.1 mm
10 PMOvercast3°-1°8 km/h0.1 mm
11 PMOvercast3°-2°8 km/h–
12 AMOvercast2°-2°8 km/h–
1 AMPartly cloudy2°-2°8 km/h–
2 AMOvercast1°-3°8 km/h–
3 AMPartly cloudy1°-4°8 km/h–
4 AMPartly cloudy0°-4°8 km/h–
5 AMMostly clear0°-4°8 km/h–
6 AMClear sky0°-5°8 km/h–
7 AMClear sky-1°-5°7 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 11): light rain, high 4°, low 0°, 0.7 mm of rain, gusts to 24 km/h. Sun up 7:01 AM, down 4:41 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today0°4°0.7 mm24 km/h9 h 40 min
Thursday-1°6°dry24 km/h9 h 37 min
Friday0°4°5.8 mm17 km/h9 h 35 min
Saturday4°6°7.8 mm21 km/h9 h 32 min
Sunday3°4°0.9 mm30 km/h9 h 30 min
Monday-1°5°dry28 km/h9 h 28 min
Tuesday-2°7°dry26 km/h9 h 25 min

Warmest: Tuesday at 7°. Wettest: Saturday, 7.8 mm. Strongest gusts: Sunday, 30 km/h.

The Almanac · Antigonish Month by Month

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

November in Antigonish, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus October
6° colder, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus December
6° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 25 min
Average wind
21 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 6° against October, to near 8°; nights run about 1°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 153 mm.

Antigonish in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Antigonish by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-10°123 mm22 km/h9 h 4 min✦
February-1°-11°102 mm21 km/h10 h 18 min✦
March2°-7°106 mm20 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April8°-1°94 mm19 km/h13 h 28 min✦
May14°3°97 mm18 km/h14 h 53 min✦✦
June19°8°115 mm16 km/h15 h 41 min✦✦✦
July24°13°94 mm15 km/h15 h 21 min✦✦✦
August25°14°103 mm15 km/h14 h 6 min✦✦✦
September21°10°114 mm18 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October15°5°148 mm20 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦
November8°1°153 mm21 km/h9 h 25 min✦
December3°-4°144 mm23 km/h8 h 42 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Antigonish

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Antigonish today?

Right now it is 3 °C (37 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like -0 °C (31 °F). Today’s high is 4 °C (40 °F) and tonight’s low 0 °C (33 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 45%, with 0.5 mm (0.02 in) expected.

Will it rain in Antigonish this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 7 days, about 15 mm (0.60 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Saturday.

Are there any weather warnings for Antigonish?

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

What is the warmest month in Antigonish?

August, with an average high of 25 °C (76 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -11 °C (12 °F). The wettest month is November, with 153 mm (6.0 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Antigonish?

July and August. July brings highs near 24 °C (75 °F) and about 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain; August highs near 25 °C (76 °F) and 103 mm (4.1 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Antigonish?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to April. Nights average below freezing in Dec–Apr.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MulgraveNova Scotia47 km E8°2°156 mm
JudiqueNova Scotia49 km NE9°1°148 mm
TrentonNova Scotia50 km W8°1°152 mm
Port HawkesburyNova Scotia50 km E9°2°153 mm
New GlasgowNova Scotia51 km W8°1°152 mm
StellartonNova Scotia52 km W8°1°153 mm
Pictou LandingNova Scotia53 km W9°1°149 mm
PictouNova Scotia56 km W9°1°148 mm

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