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Fort Macleod 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 Thursday at 16° · coldest night Saturday at -4°

The short of it: Fort Macleod weather on Tuesday, 10 November 2026: local time, 10 °C (49 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like 2 °C (36 °F). Today’s high 12 °C (54 °F), low 2 °C (36 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Warnings in force: sharp cold snap. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 18:00 local time.

FORT MACLEOD, Tuesday. — Those stepping out in Fort Macleod this morning will find an overcast sky; the afternoon should top out near 12°, the night near 2°. Count it a gift: 7° above the November average of 5° for these parts. A strong wind drives in from the WSW at 38 km/h, gusting to 38 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Thursday looks the finest at near 16°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at -4°. 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 Fort Macleod brings highs near 5°, lows of -6° and about 21 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 26°, January the coldest at -12°, and June the wettest with 112 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. The best months to ride in are July and August.

The sun is up 9 h 19 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 943 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
NowOvercast10°2°25 km/h–
7 PMMostly clear9°2°23 km/h–
8 PMOvercast9°2°20 km/h–
9 PMMostly clear8°3°14 km/h–
10 PMMostly clear8°3°13 km/h–
11 PMPartly cloudy8°3°13 km/h–
12 AMClear sky8°3°15 km/h–
1 AMMostly clear8°4°12 km/h–
2 AMMostly clear8°4°11 km/h–
3 AMMostly clear8°4°12 km/h–
4 AMMostly clear9°4°14 km/h–
5 AMMostly clear9°5°13 km/h–
6 AMMostly clear9°5°11 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy9°5°10 km/h–
8 AMPartly cloudy9°6°8 km/h–
9 AMPartly cloudy10°6°8 km/h–
10 AMOvercast12°8°12 km/h–
11 AMOvercast14°9°16 km/h–
12 PMOvercast15°9°20 km/h–
1 PMOvercast16°9°21 km/h–
2 PMOvercast16°10°18 km/h–
3 PMOvercast16°11°14 km/h–
4 PMOvercast15°11°11 km/h–
5 PMOvercast14°10°9 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 10): overcast, high 12°, low 2°, dry, gusts to 51 km/h. Sun up 7:37 AM, down 4:56 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today2°12°dry51 km/h9 h 19 min
Wednesday8°16°dry32 km/h9 h 16 min
Thursday7°16°dry28 km/h9 h 12 min
Friday0°13°dry11 km/h9 h 10 min
Saturday-4°14°dry28 km/h9 h 7 min
Sunday4°12°dry44 km/h9 h 4 min
Monday7°13°dry27 km/h9 h 1 min

Warmest: Thursday at 16°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: today, 51 km/h.

The Almanac · Fort Macleod Month by Month

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

November in Fort Macleod, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus October
8° colder, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus December
5° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 59 min
Average wind
17 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 8° against October, to near 5°; nights run about -6°. Rain is modest, about 21 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Fort Macleod in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Fort Macleod by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-12°14 mm16 km/h8 h 34 min✦✦
February2°-10°18 mm14 km/h10 h 2 min✦✦
March6°-7°25 mm16 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April12°-2°34 mm15 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
May17°3°56 mm15 km/h15 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
June21°8°112 mm13 km/h16 h 18 min✦✦✦
July26°10°37 mm12 km/h15 h 54 min✦✦✦✦✦
August26°9°39 mm12 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
September20°5°43 mm13 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
October13°0°24 mm15 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
November5°-6°21 mm17 km/h8 h 59 min✦✦
December1°-11°14 mm15 km/h8 h 8 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Fort Macleod

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Fort Macleod today?

Right now it is 10 °C (49 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like 2 °C (36 °F). Today’s high is 12 °C (54 °F) and tonight’s low 2 °C (36 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Fort Macleod this week?

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

Are there any weather warnings for Fort Macleod?

Yes: sharp cold snap. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Fort Macleod?

July, with an average high of 26 °C (78 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -12 °C (11 °F). The wettest month is June, with 112 mm (4.4 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Fort Macleod?

July and August. July brings highs near 26 °C (78 °F) and about 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain; August highs near 26 °C (78 °F) and 39 mm (1.5 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 Macleod?

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
CoalhurstAlberta35 km E5°-7°18 mm
ClaresholmAlberta37 km NNW5°-7°21 mm
LethbridgeAlberta43 km E5°-6°17 mm
Pincher CreekAlberta46 km SW4°-5°30 mm
Picture ButteAlberta49 km ENE5°-7°17 mm
MagrathAlberta52 km SE6°-6°18 mm
CoaldaleAlberta58 km E5°-7°18 mm
CardstonAlberta58 km S6°-6°24 mm

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