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Athabasca 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 Thursday at 9° · coldest night Tuesday at -4°

The short of it: Athabasca weather on Monday, 9 November 2026: local time, 3 °C (37 °F) with clear skies, feeling like 0 °C (32 °F). Today’s high 9 °C (48 °F), low 1 °C (34 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: unusually warm, frost warning, glass falling. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 19:15 local time.

ATHABASCA, Monday. — Folk about town may expect partly cloudy skies today, the mercury reaching near 9° and falling to 1° after dark. Count it a gift: 10° above the November average of -1° for these parts. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the SE, gusting to 3 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Thursday the pick at about 9°, while Tuesday night will be the coldest at -4°. 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 Athabasca runs from -10° at night to -1° by day, with some 24 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 23°, January the coldest at -20°, and July the wettest with 98 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. The best months to ride in are May and September.

The sun is up 8 h 48 min today, and the days are shortening by about 4 minutes each. The station stands 594 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 sky3°0°2 km/h–
8 PMClear sky2°-1°2 km/h–
9 PMClear sky2°-1°3 km/h–
10 PMClear sky1°-2°3 km/h–
11 PMClear sky1°-2°3 km/h–
12 AMClear sky1°-3°3 km/h–
1 AMMostly clear0°-3°3 km/h–
2 AMPartly cloudy-2°-5°3 km/h–
3 AMClear sky-3°-6°3 km/h–
4 AMClear sky-3°-6°3 km/h–
5 AMPartly cloudy-3°-7°3 km/h–
6 AMOvercast-4°-7°3 km/h–
7 AMMostly clear-4°-7°3 km/h–
8 AMMostly clear-4°-7°3 km/h–
9 AMPartly cloudy-3°-7°3 km/h–
10 AMMostly clear-1°-4°3 km/h–
11 AMClear sky1°-3°5 km/h–
12 PMMostly clear3°-1°5 km/h–
1 PMOvercast4°0°4 km/h–
2 PMOvercast5°1°4 km/h–
3 PMMostly clear5°2°4 km/h–
4 PMClear sky4°1°4 km/h–
5 PMClear sky3°-1°3 km/h–
6 PMMostly clear2°-2°3 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 9): partly cloudy, high 9°, low 1°, dry, gusts to 20 km/h. Sun up 7:52 AM, down 4:40 PM. Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today1°9°dry20 km/h8 h 48 min
Tuesday-4°5°dry11 km/h8 h 44 min
Wednesday-3°8°dry20 km/h8 h 40 min
Thursday0°9°dry13 km/h8 h 37 min
Friday0°9°dry10 km/h8 h 33 min
Saturday1°6°dry15 km/h8 h 29 min
Sunday-2°6°dry9 km/h8 h 26 min

Warmest: Thursday at 9°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: today, 20 km/h.

The Almanac · Athabasca Month by Month

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

November in Athabasca, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus October
10° colder, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus December
7° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 19 min
Average wind
12 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 10° against October, to near -1°; nights run about -10°. Rain is modest, about 24 mm, the 7th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Athabasca in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Athabasca by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-10°-20°24 mm11 km/h7 h 48 min✦✦
February-5°-17°17 mm11 km/h9 h 37 min✦✦
March0°-12°18 mm12 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦
April9°-3°29 mm13 km/h14 h 0 min✦✦✦
May17°3°42 mm13 km/h16 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
June21°8°87 mm11 km/h17 h 16 min✦✦✦
July23°10°98 mm10 km/h16 h 46 min✦✦✦
August23°9°57 mm10 km/h14 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
September17°4°34 mm11 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦✦✦
October9°-2°23 mm12 km/h10 h 21 min✦✦✦
November-1°-10°24 mm12 km/h8 h 19 min✦✦
December-8°-17°19 mm12 km/h7 h 15 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

What readers in Athabasca see right now · last 3 hours

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Questions Readers Ask about Athabasca

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Athabasca today?

Right now it is 3 °C (37 °F) with clear skies; it feels like 0 °C (32 °F). Today’s high is 9 °C (48 °F) and tonight’s low 1 °C (34 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Athabasca this week?

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

Are there any weather warnings for Athabasca?

No warnings, but 3 notices are on the wire: unusually warm; frost warning; glass falling.

What is the warmest month in Athabasca?

July, with an average high of 23 °C (74 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -20 °C (-4 °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 Athabasca?

May and September. May brings highs near 17 °C (63 °F) and about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain; September highs near 17 °C (62 °F) and 34 mm (1.3 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Athabasca?

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

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MorinvilleAlberta105 km SSW0°-9°26 mm
Fort SaskatchewanAlberta113 km S0°-9°25 mm
Slave LakeAlberta114 km NW-1°-10°20 mm
KlarvattenAlberta121 km S0°-8°24 mm
BaturynAlberta121 km S0°-8°23 mm
Hollick-KenyonAlberta122 km S0°-8°23 mm
BrintnellAlberta122 km S1°-8°23 mm
St. AlbertAlberta123 km S0°-8°23 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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