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Cranbrook 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 Thursday at 15° · coldest night Monday at -1°

The short of it: Cranbrook weather on Saturday, 7 November 2026: local time, 11 °C (51 °F) with mostly clear skies, feeling like 8 °C (46 °F). Today’s high 11 °C (52 °F), low 3 °C (37 °F). Chance of rain 45% in the next 24 hours, about 1.6 mm (0.06 in). No warnings in force. Source: Open-Meteo forecast models, updated 11:30 local time.

CRANBROOK, Saturday. — Folk about town may expect an overcast sky today, the mercury reaching near 11° and falling to 3° after dark. Count it a gift: 7° above the November average of 4° for these parts. Winds are light from the SE, gusting to 7 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Thursday the pick at about 15°, while Monday night will be the coldest at -1°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 9.2 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 Cranbrook brings highs near 4°, lows of -3° and about 52 mm of rain over the month. August is the warmest month here at 26°, January the coldest at -10°, and June the wettest with 63 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. The best months to ride in are July and September.

The sun is up 9 h 30 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 1,119 m above the sea; nights in high country cool fast once the sun is down.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowMostly clear10°7°2 km/h–
12 PMMostly clear11°8°4 km/h–
1 PMOvercast11°8°6 km/h–
2 PMOvercast11°8°7 km/h–
3 PMOvercast11°8°7 km/h–
4 PMPartly cloudy10°7°6 km/h–
5 PMPartly cloudy8°6°4 km/h–
6 PMOvercast6°3°5 km/h–
7 PMOvercast5°3°5 km/h–
8 PMOvercast6°3°5 km/h–
9 PMPartly cloudy5°3°5 km/h–
10 PMMostly clear4°2°5 km/h–
11 PMClear sky4°1°6 km/h–
12 AMMostly clear4°1°6 km/h–
1 AMClear sky4°1°7 km/h–
2 AMPartly cloudy4°1°6 km/h–
3 AMPartly cloudy5°2°7 km/h–
4 AMLight rain6°3°7 km/h0.1 mm
5 AMLight rain9°4°14 km/h0.8 mm
6 AMLight rain7°3°10 km/h0.7 mm
7 AMMostly clear6°3°8 km/h–
8 AMPartly cloudy6°2°11 km/h–
9 AMPartly cloudy7°2°12 km/h–
10 AMPartly cloudy8°2°16 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 7): overcast, high 11°, low 3°, dry, gusts to 16 km/h. Sun up 7:41 AM, down 5:11 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Almanac · Cranbrook Month by Month

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

November in Cranbrook, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus October
8° colder, 20 mm more rain
Versus December
5° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 0 min
Average wind
10 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 8° against October, to near 4°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 52 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Cranbrook in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Cranbrook by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-10°42 mm9 km/h8 h 35 min✦✦
February1°-10°29 mm9 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦
March6°-5°34 mm10 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦
April12°-1°33 mm11 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
May17°4°47 mm10 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
June21°7°63 mm10 km/h16 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
July25°10°28 mm9 km/h15 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
August26°9°24 mm9 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
September20°5°34 mm9 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
October12°0°32 mm9 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
November4°-3°52 mm10 km/h9 h 0 min✦✦
December-1°-9°47 mm9 km/h8 h 10 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Cranbrook

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Cranbrook today?

Right now it is 11 °C (51 °F) with mostly clear skies; it feels like 8 °C (46 °F). Today’s high is 11 °C (52 °F) and tonight’s low 3 °C (37 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 45%, with 1.6 mm (0.06 in) expected.

Will it rain in Cranbrook this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 7 days, about 9.2 mm (0.36 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Friday.

Are there any weather warnings for Cranbrook?

No — no warnings or notices are in force for Cranbrook at present.

What is the warmest month in Cranbrook?

August, with an average high of 26 °C (79 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -10 °C (13 °F). The wettest month is June (63 mm (2.5 in)), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Cranbrook?

July and September. July brings highs near 25 °C (78 °F) and about 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain; September highs near 20 °C (68 °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 Cranbrook?

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

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KimberleyBritish Columbia24 km NW3°-4°61 mm
JaffrayBritish Columbia36 km ESE5°-3°60 mm
FernieBritish Columbia51 km E3°-4°130 mm
WynndelBritish Columbia67 km WSW5°-1°85 mm
SparwoodBritish Columbia69 km ENE2°-6°78 mm
CrestonBritish Columbia69 km SW5°-1°77 mm
Canal FlatsBritish Columbia72 km N4°-3°38 mm
ElkfordBritish Columbia83 km NE1°-8°64 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

“Weather is the only news that never grows stale. Each morning the sky writes its own front page, and we at Wanted Weather are but its telegraph operators.”— J. Whitmore, Editor