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Chalk River 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 Thursday at -1°

The short of it: Chalk River weather on Monday, 9 November 2026: local time, 5 °C (42 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like 1 °C (34 °F). Today’s high 7 °C (45 °F), low 4 °C (39 °F). Chance of rain 30% in the next 24 hours, about 0.3 mm (0.01 in). Notices: glass falling, frost possible. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 11:00 local time.

CHALK RIVER, Monday. — Chalk River may look for light rain this day, with the mercury climbing to about 7° before sinking to 4° by night. Count it a gift: 2° above the November average of 5° for these parts. A brisk wind blows from the NW, gusting to 26 km/h, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Tuesday the pick at about 11°, while Thursday night will be the coldest at -1°. Not a drop is expected in that time. 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 Chalk River brings highs near 5°, lows of -3° and about 70 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 26°, January the coldest at -18°, and May the wettest with 90 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 43 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 183 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowOvercast5°1°10 km/h–
12 PMOvercast6°1°11 km/h–
1 PMOvercast6°1°11 km/h–
2 PMOvercast5°1°11 km/h–
3 PMOvercast5°1°10 km/h–
4 PMOvercast5°1°9 km/h–
5 PMOvercast4°1°7 km/h–
6 PMOvercast4°1°6 km/h–
7 PMOvercast4°1°6 km/h–
8 PMOvercast4°1°6 km/h–
9 PMOvercast4°1°4 km/h–
10 PMOvercast4°1°4 km/h–
11 PMOvercast4°1°3 km/h–
12 AMOvercast4°1°4 km/h–
1 AMOvercast4°1°3 km/h–
2 AMOvercast4°1°2 km/h–
3 AMOvercast4°1°2 km/h–
4 AMOvercast3°1°2 km/h–
5 AMOvercast3°0°3 km/h0.1 mm
6 AMOvercast3°1°3 km/h–
7 AMOvercast3°0°4 km/h–
8 AMLight rain4°1°5 km/h0.1 mm
9 AMLight rain5°2°4 km/h0.1 mm
10 AMOvercast6°4°4 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 9): light rain, high 7°, low 4°, 0.2 mm of rain, gusts to 26 km/h. Sun up 7:02 AM, down 4:45 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today4°7°0.2 mm26 km/h9 h 43 min
Tuesday3°11°0.3 mm32 km/h9 h 40 min
Wednesday2°5°0.2 mm21 km/h9 h 37 min
Thursday-1°3°0.6 mm14 km/h9 h 35 min
Friday-1°3°dry18 km/h9 h 33 min
Saturday1°6°dry20 km/h9 h 30 min
Sunday2°6°dry24 km/h9 h 28 min

Warmest: Tuesday at 11°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: Tuesday, 32 km/h.

The Almanac · Chalk River Month by Month

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

November in Chalk River, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus October
8° colder, 18 mm less rain
Versus December
8° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 22 min
Average wind
11 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 8° from October to about 5°, with nights near -3°. Wet spells are common — about 70 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Chalk River in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Chalk River by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-7°-18°56 mm10 km/h9 h 1 min✦
February-4°-17°47 mm10 km/h10 h 17 min✦
March2°-10°53 mm11 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April10°-2°75 mm11 km/h13 h 29 min✦
May19°5°90 mm10 km/h14 h 56 min✦✦✦
June24°10°87 mm9 km/h15 h 44 min✦✦✦
July26°13°84 mm9 km/h15 h 24 min✦✦✦
August25°12°86 mm9 km/h14 h 8 min✦✦✦
September21°9°86 mm9 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October13°3°88 mm10 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦
November5°-3°70 mm11 km/h9 h 22 min✦✦
December-3°-11°64 mm10 km/h8 h 39 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Chalk River

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Chalk River today?

Right now it is 5 °C (42 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like 1 °C (34 °F). Today’s high is 7 °C (45 °F) and tonight’s low 4 °C (39 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 30%, with 0.3 mm (0.01 in) expected.

Will it rain in Chalk River this week?

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

Are there any weather warnings for Chalk River?

No warnings, but 2 notices are on the wire: glass falling; frost possible.

What is the warmest month in Chalk River?

July, with an average high of 26 °C (79 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -18 °C (1 °F). The wettest month is May, with 90 mm (3.5 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Chalk River?

June and August. June brings highs near 24 °C (74 °F) and about 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain; August highs near 25 °C (77 °F) and 86 mm (3.4 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Chalk River?

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
Deep RiverOntario10 km NNW5°-3°71 mm
PetawawaOntario19 km SE6°-2°69 mm
PembrokeOntario34 km SE6°-3°72 mm
Fort-CoulongeQuebec58 km ESE5°-3°75 mm
EganvilleOntario60 km SSE6°-3°73 mm
CobdenOntario61 km SE6°-3°71 mm
RenfrewOntario85 km SE6°-3°66 mm
ShawvilleQuebec88 km ESE5°-3°75 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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