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Fort Frances Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Broken Cloud Under the Moon

Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

Warmest Thursday at 11° · coldest night Saturday at -3°

The short of it: Fort Frances weather on Friday, 13 November 2026: local time, -2 °C (28 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like -6 °C (21 °F). Today’s high -0 °C (32 °F), low -3 °C (27 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 00:30 local time.

FORT FRANCES, Friday. — Fort Frances may look for an overcast sky this day, with the mercury climbing to about 0° before sinking to -3° by night. That is 2° colder than Fort Frances usually sees in November, when highs average 2°. Winds are light from the NE, gusting to 14 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Thursday the pick at about 11°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at -3°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 3.6 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Fort Frances runs from -7° at night to 2° by day, with some 34 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 27°, January the coldest at -20°, and June the wettest with 104 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. The best months to ride in are April and June.

The sun is up 9 h 17 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 343 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowPartly cloudy-2°-6°7 km/h–
1 AMPartly cloudy-2°-6°7 km/h–
2 AMPartly cloudy-2°-7°7 km/h–
3 AMPartly cloudy-3°-7°7 km/h–
4 AMPartly cloudy-3°-7°6 km/h–
5 AMPartly cloudy-3°-7°5 km/h–
6 AMOvercast-3°-7°4 km/h–
7 AMOvercast-3°-7°5 km/h–
8 AMOvercast-3°-7°5 km/h–
9 AMOvercast-3°-7°5 km/h–
10 AMPartly cloudy-2°-6°5 km/h–
11 AMPartly cloudy-2°-6°5 km/h–
12 PMPartly cloudy-1°-5°4 km/h–
1 PMPartly cloudy-1°-5°4 km/h–
2 PMMostly clear0°-4°4 km/h–
3 PMClear sky0°-4°4 km/h–
4 PMClear sky0°-4°4 km/h–
5 PMClear sky0°-4°5 km/h–
6 PMClear sky-1°-4°4 km/h–
7 PMMostly clear-1°-4°3 km/h–
8 PMClear sky-1°-4°3 km/h–
9 PMClear sky-1°-5°4 km/h–
10 PMClear sky-1°-5°4 km/h–
11 PMClear sky-2°-5°4 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 13): overcast, high 0°, low -3°, dry, gusts to 14 km/h. Sun up 7:19 AM, down 4:36 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today-3°0°dry14 km/h9 h 17 min
Saturday-3°4°dry11 km/h9 h 14 min
Sunday-2°8°dry22 km/h9 h 11 min
Monday4°10°dry22 km/h9 h 9 min
Tuesday6°9°dry21 km/h9 h 6 min
Wednesday9°11°0.6 mm19 km/h9 h 4 min
Thursday3°11°3.0 mm34 km/h9 h 1 min

Warmest: Thursday at 11°. Wettest: Thursday, 3.0 mm of rain. Strongest gusts: Thursday, 34 km/h.

The Almanac · Fort Frances Month by Month

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

November in Fort Frances, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus October
10° colder, 19 mm less rain
Versus December
8° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 6 min
Average wind
12 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 10° from October to about 2°, with nights near -7°. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Fort Frances in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Fort Frances by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-9°-20°22 mm10 km/h8 h 42 min✦✦
February-5°-18°19 mm11 km/h10 h 6 min✦✦
March2°-10°29 mm11 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April11°-2°40 mm12 km/h13 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
May18°5°78 mm12 km/h15 h 13 min✦✦✦
June24°11°104 mm10 km/h16 h 7 min✦✦✦
July27°14°87 mm10 km/h15 h 45 min✦✦✦
August25°12°79 mm10 km/h14 h 20 min✦✦✦
September20°8°90 mm11 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
October11°1°53 mm12 km/h10 h 42 min✦✦✦
November2°-7°34 mm12 km/h9 h 6 min✦✦
December-6°-15°24 mm10 km/h8 h 18 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Fort Frances

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Fort Frances today?

Right now it is -2 °C (28 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like -6 °C (21 °F). Today’s high is -0 °C (32 °F) and tonight’s low -3 °C (27 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Fort Frances this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 7 days, about 3.6 mm (0.14 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Thursday.

Are there any weather warnings for Fort Frances?

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

What is the warmest month in Fort Frances?

July, with an average high of 27 °C (80 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -20 °C (-4 °F). The wettest month is June, with 104 mm (4.1 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Fort Frances?

April and June. April brings highs near 11 °C (51 °F) and about 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain; June highs near 24 °C (75 °F) and 104 mm (4.1 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Fort Frances?

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
International FallsMinnesota2 km SSW2°-7°34 mm
RanierMinnesota4 km E2°-7°34 mm
LittleforkMinnesota27 km SSW2°-7°34 mm
EmoOntario32 km W1°-7°44 mm
BaudetteMinnesota89 km W2°-7°27 mm
CookMinnesota100 km SSE3°-6°30 mm
BlackduckMinnesota130 km SW2°-7°25 mm
PonemahMinnesota130 km WSW2°-6°20 mm

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