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Norman Wells 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 -5° · coldest night tonight at -11°

The short of it: Norman Wells weather on Saturday, 14 November 2026: local time, -11 °C (12 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like -16 °C (4 °F). Today’s high -11 °C (13 °F), low -11 °C (11 °F). Snow likely in the next 24 hours, about 1 cm (0.3 in) of snow. Warnings in force: hard frost. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 02:45 local time.

NORMAN WELLS, Saturday. — Those stepping out in Norman Wells this morning will find light snow; the afternoon should top out near -11°, the night near -11°. That is some 2° milder than a typical November afternoon in Norman Wells, where the average high is -13°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the W, gusting to 8 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Tuesday the pick at about -5°, while tonight will be the coldest at -11°. Rain or snow is due on 3 of them, some 6.4 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Norman Wells runs from -20° at night to -13° by day, with some 17 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 23°, January the coldest at -29°, and July the wettest with 43 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from October to April. The best months to ride in are July and June.

The sun is up 6 h 14 min today, and the days are shortening by about 7 minutes each. The station stands 62 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
NowOvercast-11°-15°3 km/h–
3 AMOvercast-11°-16°3 km/h–
4 AMOvercast-11°-15°4 km/h–
5 AMOvercast-11°-15°4 km/h–
6 AMOvercast-11°-15°4 km/h–
7 AMOvercast-11°-15°3 km/h–
8 AMOvercast-11°-15°4 km/h–
9 AMOvercast-11°-15°4 km/h–
10 AMOvercast-11°-15°4 km/h–
11 AMOvercast-11°-15°4 km/h–
12 PMOvercast-11°-15°5 km/h–
1 PMLight snow-11°-15°5 km/h❄ 0.1 cm
2 PMLight snow-11°-15°5 km/h❄ 0.1 cm
3 PMLight snow-11°-16°6 km/h❄ 0.1 cm
4 PMLight snow-11°-16°6 km/h❄ 0.1 cm
5 PMLight snow-11°-16°6 km/h❄ 0.1 cm
6 PMLight snow-11°-16°6 km/h❄ 0.1 cm
7 PMLight snow-11°-16°6 km/h❄ 0.1 cm
8 PMLight snow-11°-16°5 km/h❄ 0.1 cm
9 PMLight snow-11°-16°6 km/h❄ 0.1 cm
10 PMLight snow-11°-16°6 km/h❄ 0.1 cm
11 PMLight snow-11°-16°6 km/h❄ 0.1 cm
12 AMLight snow-11°-16°6 km/h❄ 0.1 cm
1 AMOvercast-11°-16°6 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 14): light snow, high -11°, low -11°, 0.8 cm of snow, gusts to 13 km/h. Sun up 10:04 AM, down 4:18 PM. Light flakes dance over the district — winter is on the trail.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today-11°-11°❄ 0.8 cm13 km/h6 h 14 min
Sunday-11°-8°dry15 km/h6 h 8 min
Monday-8°-7°❄ 2.6 cm7 km/h6 h 1 min
Tuesday-9°-5°❄ 1.1 cm15 km/h5 h 55 min
Wednesday-8°-6°dry14 km/h5 h 48 min
Thursday-10°-7°dry21 km/h5 h 42 min
Friday-11°-9°dry32 km/h5 h 35 min

Warmest: Tuesday at -5°. Most snow: Monday, 2.6 cm of snow. Strongest gusts: Friday, 32 km/h.

The Almanac · Norman Wells Month by Month

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

November in Norman Wells, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus October
14° colder, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus December
7° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
5 h 53 min
Average wind
8 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 14° against October, to near -13°; nights run about -20°. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Norman Wells in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Norman Wells by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-21°-29°19 mm6 km/h4 h 49 min✦✦
February-18°-27°15 mm8 km/h8 h 12 min✦✦
March-11°-24°10 mm9 km/h11 h 27 min✦✦
April2°-12°11 mm11 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦
May13°1°18 mm12 km/h18 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
June21°9°33 mm11 km/h22 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
July23°11°43 mm10 km/h20 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
August19°8°43 mm10 km/h16 h 37 min✦✦✦✦✦
September12°2°34 mm10 km/h12 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
October1°-6°22 mm9 km/h9 h 25 min✦✦
November-13°-20°17 mm8 km/h5 h 53 min✦✦
December-20°-27°18 mm7 km/h3 h 28 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Norman Wells

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Norman Wells today?

Right now it is -11 °C (12 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like -16 °C (4 °F). Today’s high is -11 °C (13 °F) and tonight’s low -11 °C (11 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 45%, with 1.2 mm (0.05 in) expected.

Will it rain in Norman Wells this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 3 of the next 7 days, about 6.4 mm (0.25 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Monday.

Are there any weather warnings for Norman Wells?

Yes: hard frost. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Norman Wells?

July, with an average high of 23 °C (73 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -29 °C (-20 °F). The wettest month is July, with 43 mm (1.7 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Norman Wells?

July and June. July brings highs near 23 °C (73 °F) and about 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain; June highs near 21 °C (70 °F) and 33 mm (1.3 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Norman Wells?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from October to April. Nights average below freezing in Oct–Apr.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Fort Good HopeNorthwest Territories136 km NW-14°-22°24 mm
DelineNorthwest Territories160 km E-9°-16°23 mm
Fort McPhersonNorthwest Territories431 km NW-14°-21°34 mm
InuvikNorthwest Territories456 km NW-14°-22°17 mm
Fort SimpsonNorthwest Territories467 km SE-9°-17°26 mm
AklavikNorthwest Territories485 km NW-15°-21°22 mm

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