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Atikokan Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Grey Sky Settles Over the Town

Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

Warmest Tuesday at 11° · coldest night Friday at -6°

The short of it: Atikokan weather on Wednesday, 11 November 2026: local time, 2 °C (35 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like -1 °C (31 °F). Today’s high 4 °C (39 °F), low -2 °C (29 °F). Chance of rain 30% in the next 24 hours, about 0.2 mm (0.01 in). Notices: frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 01:45 local time.

ATIKOKAN, Wednesday. — Atikokan may look for light rain this day, with the mercury climbing to about 4° before sinking to -2° by night. That is some 3° milder than a typical November afternoon in Atikokan, where the average high is 1°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the WNW, gusting to 7 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Tuesday looks the finest at near 11°, while Friday night will be the coldest at -6°. 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 Atikokan runs from -7° at night to 1° by day, with some 44 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 25°, January the coldest at -22°, and July the wettest with 106 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. The best months to ride in are June and August.

The sun is up 9 h 22 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 436 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowOvercast3°0°3 km/h–
2 AMOvercast2°-1°3 km/h–
3 AMPartly cloudy1°-1°3 km/h–
4 AMPartly cloudy1°-2°3 km/h–
5 AMPartly cloudy1°-2°3 km/h–
6 AMPartly cloudy1°-2°3 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy2°-1°4 km/h–
8 AMPartly cloudy2°-2°4 km/h–
9 AMPartly cloudy2°-2°5 km/h–
10 AMOvercast3°-1°7 km/h–
11 AMOvercast3°-1°8 km/h–
12 PMOvercast4°0°8 km/h–
1 PMOvercast4°0°8 km/h–
2 PMLight rain4°-1°8 km/h0.1 mm
3 PMLight rain3°-1°9 km/h0.1 mm
4 PMOvercast3°-2°9 km/h–
5 PMOvercast2°-3°9 km/h–
6 PMOvercast1°-4°9 km/h–
7 PMPartly cloudy0°-4°7 km/h–
8 PMOvercast0°-4°8 km/h–
9 PMPartly cloudy-1°-5°8 km/h–
10 PMPartly cloudy-1°-5°7 km/h–
11 PMPartly cloudy-2°-7°10 km/h–
12 AMMostly clear-3°-7°6 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 11): light rain, high 4°, low -2°, 0.2 mm of rain, gusts to 22 km/h. Sun up 8:09 AM, down 5:31 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today-2°4°0.2 mm22 km/h9 h 22 min
Thursday-5°-1°dry21 km/h9 h 19 min
Friday-6°0°dry16 km/h9 h 16 min
Saturday-4°4°dry12 km/h9 h 14 min
Sunday-2°7°dry19 km/h9 h 11 min
Monday4°10°0.3 mm26 km/h9 h 8 min
Tuesday6°11°dry21 km/h9 h 6 min

Warmest: Tuesday at 11°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: Monday, 26 km/h.

The Almanac · Atikokan Month by Month

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

November in Atikokan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus October
9° colder, 34 mm less rain
Versus December
7° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 5 min
Average wind
10 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 9° from October to about 1°, with nights near -7°. Rain is modest, about 44 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Atikokan in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Atikokan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-10°-22°34 mm9 km/h8 h 41 min✦✦
February-6°-21°25 mm9 km/h10 h 6 min✦✦
March2°-13°36 mm9 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April9°-4°55 mm10 km/h13 h 38 min✦✦
May17°3°84 mm10 km/h15 h 14 min✦✦✦
June22°9°101 mm9 km/h16 h 8 min✦✦✦
July25°12°106 mm8 km/h15 h 46 min✦✦✦
August24°12°94 mm9 km/h14 h 21 min✦✦✦
September19°7°101 mm9 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
October10°1°78 mm10 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦
November1°-7°44 mm10 km/h9 h 5 min✦✦
December-6°-17°40 mm8 km/h8 h 17 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Atikokan

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Atikokan today?

Right now it is 2 °C (35 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like -1 °C (31 °F). Today’s high is 4 °C (39 °F) and tonight’s low -2 °C (29 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 30%, with 0.2 mm (0.01 in) expected.

Will it rain in Atikokan this week?

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

Are there any weather warnings for Atikokan?

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

What is the warmest month in Atikokan?

July, with an average high of 25 °C (78 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -22 °C (-8 °F). The wettest month is July, with 106 mm (4.2 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Atikokan?

June and August. June brings highs near 22 °C (72 °F) and about 101 mm (4.0 in) of rain; August highs near 24 °C (75 °F) and 94 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 Atikokan?

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

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
IgnaceOntario73 km N0°-7°61 mm
ElyMinnesota97 km S3°-6°36 mm
BabbittMinnesota119 km SSW3°-6°37 mm
RanierMinnesota128 km W2°-7°34 mm
CookMinnesota128 km SW3°-6°30 mm
Fort FrancesOntario131 km W2°-7°34 mm
International FallsMinnesota132 km W2°-7°34 mm
DrydenOntario140 km NW0°-6°40 mm

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