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Edson 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 Wednesday at 10° · coldest night Friday at -5°

The short of it: Edson weather on Tuesday, 10 November 2026: local time, -1 °C (31 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like -4 °C (26 °F). Today’s high 5 °C (42 °F), low -1 °C (29 °F). Chance of rain 45% in the next 24 hours, about 0.9 mm (0.04 in). Warnings in force: ice after rain. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 02:45 local time.

EDSON, Tuesday. — Those stepping out in Edson this morning will find light rain; the afternoon should top out near 5°, the night near -1°. That is some 4° milder than a typical November afternoon in Edson, where the average high is 1°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the W, gusting to 2 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Wednesday the pick at about 10°, while Friday night will be the coldest at -5°. The week looks dry — no rain worth measuring. 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 Edson brings highs near 1°, lows of -10° and about 23 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 23°, January the coldest at -17°, and July the wettest with 112 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. The best months to ride in are August and September.

The sun is up 8 h 53 min today, and the days are shortening by about 4 minutes each. The station stands 904 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
NowPartly cloudy-1°-4°1 km/h–
3 AMOvercast-1°-4°1 km/h–
4 AMOvercast0°-3°2 km/h–
5 AMPartly cloudy-1°-4°2 km/h–
6 AMPartly cloudy-1°-4°1 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy-1°-4°2 km/h–
8 AMMostly clear-1°-5°2 km/h–
9 AMClear sky-1°-5°2 km/h–
10 AMMostly clear0°-2°0 km/h–
11 AMMostly clear3°0°1 km/h–
12 PMOvercast5°2°2 km/h–
1 PMOvercast5°2°2 km/h–
2 PMLight rain5°2°2 km/h0.9 mm
3 PMMostly clear5°2°1 km/h–
4 PMClear sky4°2°1 km/h–
5 PMClear sky4°1°3 km/h–
6 PMOvercast4°1°3 km/h–
7 PMPartly cloudy3°0°2 km/h–
8 PMMostly clear2°0°1 km/h–
9 PMOvercast1°-2°2 km/h–
10 PMOvercast0°-3°2 km/h–
11 PMOvercast0°-3°2 km/h–
12 AMOvercast0°-2°0 km/h–
1 AMPartly cloudy0°-3°1 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 10): light rain, high 5°, low -1°, 0.9 mm of rain, gusts to 5 km/h. Sun up 8:02 AM, down 4:55 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today-1°5°0.9 mm5 km/h8 h 53 min
Wednesday-1°10°dry8 km/h8 h 49 min
Thursday0°10°dry7 km/h8 h 46 min
Friday-5°5°dry8 km/h8 h 42 min
Saturday-2°9°dry9 km/h8 h 38 min
Sunday-3°8°dry6 km/h8 h 35 min
Monday-4°7°dry10 km/h8 h 32 min

Warmest: Wednesday at 10°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: Monday, 10 km/h.

The Almanac · Edson Month by Month

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

November in Edson, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus October
9° colder, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus December
5° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 29 min
Average wind
9 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 9° against October, to near 1°; nights run about -10°. Rain is modest, about 23 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Edson in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Edson by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-17°25 mm9 km/h7 h 59 min✦✦
February-2°-15°15 mm9 km/h9 h 43 min✦✦
March3°-11°21 mm10 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April10°-4°27 mm10 km/h13 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
May16°2°57 mm9 km/h15 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
June20°6°100 mm9 km/h17 h 1 min✦✦✦
July23°8°112 mm8 km/h16 h 33 min✦✦✦
August22°7°66 mm8 km/h14 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
September17°3°54 mm8 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
October10°-3°25 mm9 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
November1°-10°23 mm9 km/h8 h 29 min✦✦
December-4°-16°16 mm8 km/h7 h 29 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Edson

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Edson today?

Right now it is -1 °C (31 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like -4 °C (26 °F). Today’s high is 5 °C (42 °F) and tonight’s low -1 °C (29 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 45%, with 0.9 mm (0.04 in) expected.

Will it rain in Edson this week?

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

Are there any weather warnings for Edson?

Yes: ice after rain. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Edson?

July, with an average high of 23 °C (73 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -17 °C (1 °F). The wettest month is July, with 112 mm (4.4 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Edson?

August and September. August brings highs near 22 °C (71 °F) and about 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain; September highs near 17 °C (63 °F) and 54 mm (2.1 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Edson?

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
HintonAlberta79 km WSW3°-8°26 mm
WhitecourtAlberta80 km NE0°-9°26 mm
Fox CreekAlberta94 km NNW1°-10°30 mm
MayerthorpeAlberta95 km ENE2°-9°26 mm
Drayton ValleyAlberta104 km ESE2°-9°29 mm
JasperAlberta135 km SW2°-7°28 mm
Swan HillsAlberta143 km NNE-1°-11°28 mm
BarrheadAlberta147 km ENE0°-10°26 mm

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