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Harriston 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 Tuesday at 12° · coldest night Friday at -1°

The short of it: Harriston weather on Monday, 9 November 2026: local time, 5 °C (41 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like 1 °C (33 °F). Today’s high 7 °C (45 °F), low 5 °C (41 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: glass falling. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 07:30 local time.

HARRISTON, Monday. — Folk about town may expect light rain today, the mercury reaching near 7° and falling to 5° after dark. That is about what a November day usually brings here, where the long-run average high is 6°. The wind keeps up from the NW at 18 km/h, gusting to 26 km/h, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Of the 7 days ahead, Tuesday looks the finest at near 12°, while Friday night will be the coldest at -1°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 9.4 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 Harriston brings highs near 6°, lows of -1° and about 96 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 25°, February the coldest at -12°, and October the wettest with 102 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. The best months to ride in are June and August.

The sun is up 9 h 53 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 390 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowOvercast5°1°13 km/h–
8 AMOvercast5°1°11 km/h–
9 AMOvercast5°1°11 km/h–
10 AMPartly cloudy6°2°11 km/h–
11 AMOvercast6°3°10 km/h–
12 PMOvercast7°3°11 km/h–
1 PMOvercast7°3°10 km/h–
2 PMOvercast7°3°12 km/h–
3 PMOvercast7°3°11 km/h–
4 PMOvercast7°3°9 km/h–
5 PMOvercast6°3°8 km/h–
6 PMOvercast6°3°6 km/h–
7 PMOvercast6°3°6 km/h–
8 PMOvercast6°3°5 km/h–
9 PMOvercast5°3°5 km/h–
10 PMOvercast5°2°6 km/h–
11 PMOvercast5°2°7 km/h–
12 AMOvercast5°2°8 km/h–
1 AMPartly cloudy5°1°9 km/h–
2 AMPartly cloudy5°1°9 km/h–
3 AMPartly cloudy5°1°10 km/h–
4 AMPartly cloudy5°1°11 km/h–
5 AMPartly cloudy5°2°10 km/h–
6 AMOvercast5°1°10 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 9): light rain, high 7°, low 5°, 3.3 mm of rain, gusts to 29 km/h. Sun up 7:10 AM, down 5:03 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today5°7°3.3 mm29 km/h9 h 53 min
Tuesday5°12°dry30 km/h9 h 51 min
Wednesday5°9°0.6 mm13 km/h9 h 48 min
Thursday0°6°4.3 mm26 km/h9 h 46 min
Friday-1°1°0.7 mm26 km/h9 h 44 min
Saturday0°3°0.5 mm17 km/h9 h 41 min
Sunday0°5°dry15 km/h9 h 39 min

Warmest: Tuesday at 12°. Wettest: Thursday, 4.3 mm. Strongest gusts: Tuesday, 30 km/h.

The Almanac · Harriston Month by Month

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

November in Harriston, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus October
8° colder, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus December
6° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 34 min
Average wind
17 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 8° from October to about 6°, with nights near -1°. Wet spells are common — about 96 mm, the 4th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Harriston in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Harriston by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-11°98 mm17 km/h9 h 15 min✦
February-3°-12°81 mm16 km/h10 h 25 min✦
March2°-7°63 mm15 km/h11 h 48 min✦
April10°0°85 mm16 km/h13 h 23 min✦
May18°6°100 mm14 km/h14 h 43 min✦✦✦
June23°12°88 mm12 km/h15 h 27 min✦✦✦
July25°14°85 mm11 km/h15 h 9 min✦✦✦
August24°13°86 mm11 km/h13 h 59 min✦✦✦
September21°10°96 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October14°5°102 mm15 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦
November6°-1°96 mm17 km/h9 h 34 min✦
December0°-6°89 mm17 km/h8 h 55 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Harriston

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Harriston today?

Right now it is 5 °C (41 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like 1 °C (33 °F). Today’s high is 7 °C (45 °F) and tonight’s low 5 °C (41 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Harriston this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 7 days, about 9.4 mm (0.37 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Thursday.

Are there any weather warnings for Harriston?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: glass falling.

What is the warmest month in Harriston?

July, with an average high of 25 °C (77 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -12 °C (11 °F). The wettest month is October, with 102 mm (4.0 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Harriston?

June and August. June brings highs near 23 °C (73 °F) and about 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain; August highs near 24 °C (76 °F) and 86 mm (3.4 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Harriston?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. Nights average below freezing in Nov–Mar.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ListowelOntario21 km SSW6°-1°97 mm
North PerthOntario22 km SSW6°-1°98 mm
HanoverOntario29 km NNW7°-1°100 mm
ElmiraOntario43 km SE6°-1°85 mm
EloraOntario43 km SE6°-1°84 mm
FergusOntario46 km ESE6°-1°83 mm
Huron EastOntario48 km SW7°0°109 mm
Columbia HillsOntario54 km SSE7°-1°86 mm

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