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High Prairie Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

A Clear Night Under the Stars

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

Warmest Wednesday at 16° · coldest night Tuesday at -3°

The short of it: High Prairie weather on Monday, 9 November 2026: local time, 1 °C (34 °F) with clear skies, feeling like -2 °C (28 °F). Today’s high 8 °C (47 °F), low -1 °C (30 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: unusually warm, frost warning, glass falling. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 19:00 local time.

HIGH PRAIRIE, Monday. — Those stepping out in High Prairie this morning will find partly cloudy skies; the afternoon should top out near 8°, the night near -1°. That is some 9° milder than a typical November afternoon in High Prairie, where the average high is -1°. Winds are light from the ESE, gusting to 6 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Wednesday the pick at about 16°, while Tuesday night will be the coldest at -3°. The week looks dry — no rain worth measuring. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in High Prairie runs from -11° at night to -1° by day, with some 34 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 23°, January the coldest at -20°, and June the wettest with 87 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. The best months to ride in are May and September.

The sun is up 8 h 42 min today, and the days are shortening by about 4 minutes each. The station stands 624 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 sky1°-2°3 km/h–
8 PMClear sky1°-3°4 km/h–
9 PMClear sky0°-3°4 km/h–
10 PMMostly clear-1°-4°4 km/h–
11 PMPartly cloudy-1°-5°4 km/h–
12 AMOvercast-2°-5°4 km/h–
1 AMOvercast-2°-5°4 km/h–
2 AMClear sky-2°-5°3 km/h–
3 AMOvercast-2°-5°3 km/h–
4 AMPartly cloudy-2°-5°3 km/h–
5 AMOvercast-2°-6°3 km/h–
6 AMOvercast-3°-6°3 km/h–
7 AMOvercast-2°-6°3 km/h–
8 AMPartly cloudy-2°-6°3 km/h–
9 AMOvercast-3°-6°3 km/h–
10 AMOvercast-1°-4°3 km/h–
11 AMOvercast2°-2°3 km/h–
12 PMClear sky4°1°3 km/h–
1 PMMostly clear6°2°4 km/h–
2 PMClear sky7°3°5 km/h–
3 PMClear sky7°4°4 km/h–
4 PMPartly cloudy6°3°3 km/h–
5 PMOvercast4°1°3 km/h–
6 PMPartly cloudy2°-1°4 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 9): partly cloudy, high 8°, low -1°, dry, gusts to 33 km/h. Sun up 8:08 AM, down 4:50 PM. Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today-1°8°dry33 km/h8 h 42 min
Tuesday-3°7°dry10 km/h8 h 39 min
Wednesday0°16°dry16 km/h8 h 35 min
Thursday2°16°dry17 km/h8 h 31 min
Friday2°11°dry21 km/h8 h 27 min
Saturday-1°4°dry12 km/h8 h 24 min
Sunday-1°11°dry18 km/h8 h 20 min

Warmest: Wednesday at 16°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: today, 33 km/h.

The Almanac · High Prairie Month by Month

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

November in High Prairie, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus October
11° colder, 6.0 mm more rain
Versus December
8° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 12 min
Average wind
12 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 11° against October, to near -1°; nights run about -11°. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

High Prairie in November: the full almanac →

Climate of High Prairie by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-9°-20°28 mm12 km/h7 h 40 min✦✦
February-5°-17°18 mm12 km/h9 h 32 min✦✦
March0°-13°23 mm13 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦
April10°-3°25 mm13 km/h14 h 4 min✦✦✦
May18°3°33 mm12 km/h16 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
June21°7°87 mm12 km/h17 h 26 min✦✦✦
July23°9°67 mm10 km/h16 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
August22°8°53 mm10 km/h15 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
September17°3°40 mm12 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦✦✦
October9°-2°28 mm12 km/h10 h 19 min✦✦✦
November-1°-11°34 mm12 km/h8 h 12 min✦✦
December-9°-19°23 mm12 km/h7 h 6 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about High Prairie

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in High Prairie today?

Right now it is 1 °C (34 °F) with clear skies; it feels like -2 °C (28 °F). Today’s high is 8 °C (47 °F) and tonight’s low -1 °C (30 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in High Prairie this week?

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

Are there any weather warnings for High Prairie?

No warnings, but 3 notices are on the wire: unusually warm; frost warning; glass falling.

What is the warmest month in High Prairie?

July, with an average high of 23 °C (74 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -20 °C (-3 °F). The wettest month is June, with 87 mm (3.4 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit High Prairie?

May and September. May brings highs near 18 °C (64 °F) and about 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain; September highs near 17 °C (63 °F) and 40 mm (1.6 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in High Prairie?

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
McLennanAlberta40 km NW-2°-11°32 mm
FalherAlberta56 km NW-2°-11°34 mm
ValleyviewAlberta65 km SW0°-9°31 mm
Peace RiverAlberta103 km NNW-2°-11°26 mm
Swan HillsAlberta105 km SE-1°-11°28 mm
GrimshawAlberta109 km NW-3°-12°26 mm
Slave LakeAlberta110 km E-1°-10°20 mm
BerwynAlberta112 km NW-3°-12°28 mm

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