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Edmonton Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Clear Skies Over the Prairie

Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.

Warmest Sunday at 13° · coldest night Wednesday at -1°

The short of it: Edmonton weather on Saturday, 7 November 2026: local time, 6 °C (43 °F) with clear skies, feeling like -0 °C (31 °F). Today’s high 9 °C (47 °F), low 1 °C (34 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: fresh wind, frost possible. Source: Open-Meteo forecast models, updated 09:30 local time.

EDMONTON, Saturday. — Folk about town may expect an overcast sky today, the mercury reaching near 9° and falling to 1° after dark. Count it a gift: 8° above the November average of 1° for these parts. The wind keeps up from the WNW at 24 km/h, gusting to 37 km/h, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Of the 7 days ahead, Sunday looks the finest at near 13°, while Wednesday 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 Edmonton brings highs near 1°, lows of -8° and about 22 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 24°, January the coldest at -16°, and July the wettest with 96 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. The best months to ride in are September and August.

The sun is up 9 h 4 min today, and the days are shortening by about 4 minutes each. The station stands 690 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 sky6°-1°17 km/h–
10 AMClear sky6°0°16 km/h–
11 AMClear sky7°0°18 km/h–
12 PMClear sky8°1°18 km/h–
1 PMClear sky8°2°15 km/h–
2 PMClear sky9°3°12 km/h–
3 PMClear sky9°4°9 km/h–
4 PMClear sky8°5°3 km/h–
5 PMPartly cloudy6°3°3 km/h–
6 PMClear sky3°-1°4 km/h–
7 PMClear sky1°-3°5 km/h–
8 PMMostly clear2°-2°6 km/h–
9 PMOvercast2°-3°9 km/h–
10 PMOvercast2°-3°12 km/h–
11 PMOvercast3°-3°13 km/h–
12 AMPartly cloudy3°-3°16 km/h–
1 AMOvercast3°-3°16 km/h–
2 AMOvercast4°-3°17 km/h–
3 AMOvercast3°-3°14 km/h–
4 AMOvercast3°-2°12 km/h–
5 AMOvercast4°-1°12 km/h–
6 AMOvercast6°1°15 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy8°2°17 km/h–
8 AMOvercast8°2°17 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 7): overcast, high 9°, low 1°, dry, gusts to 46 km/h. Sun up 7:45 AM, down 4:49 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Almanac · Edmonton Month by Month

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

November in Edmonton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus October
9° colder, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus December
6° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 29 min
Average wind
12 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 -8°. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 7th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Edmonton in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Edmonton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-7°-16°22 mm11 km/h8 h 0 min✦✦
February-4°-14°13 mm12 km/h9 h 43 min✦✦
March0°-9°17 mm12 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April9°-2°29 mm13 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦
May17°4°46 mm13 km/h15 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
June21°10°85 mm11 km/h17 h 1 min✦✦✦
July24°12°96 mm10 km/h16 h 32 min✦✦✦
August23°11°57 mm10 km/h14 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
September18°5°33 mm11 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
October10°-1°20 mm12 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
November1°-8°22 mm12 km/h8 h 29 min✦✦
December-5°-14°16 mm11 km/h7 h 29 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Edmonton

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Edmonton today?

Right now it is 6 °C (43 °F) with clear skies; it feels like -0 °C (31 °F). Today’s high is 9 °C (47 °F) and tonight’s low 1 °C (34 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Edmonton this week?

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

Are there any weather warnings for Edmonton?

No warnings, but 2 notices are on the wire: fresh wind; frost possible.

What is the warmest month in Edmonton?

July, with an average high of 24 °C (76 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -16 °C (3 °F). The wettest month is July (96 mm (3.8 in)), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Edmonton?

September and August. September brings highs near 18 °C (64 °F) and about 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain; August highs near 23 °C (74 °F) and 57 mm (2.2 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Edmonton?

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
Boyle StreetAlberta1 km W1°-8°22 mm
Alberta AvenueAlberta2 km NNW1°-8°22 mm
Central McDougallAlberta2 km WNW1°-8°22 mm
DowntownAlberta2 km WSW1°-8°21 mm
Queen Mary ParkAlberta3 km W1°-8°22 mm
StrathconaAlberta3 km SSW1°-8°21 mm
OttewellAlberta4 km SE1°-8°22 mm
WîhkwêntôwinAlberta4 km WSW1°-8°22 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