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Okotoks 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 17° · coldest night Monday at -4°

The short of it: Okotoks weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, 8 °C (46 °F) with clear skies, feeling like 3 °C (37 °F). Today’s high 12 °C (54 °F), low 4 °C (40 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Warnings in force: sharp cold snap, glass falling fast. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 05:15 local time.

OKOTOKS, Sunday. — Okotoks may look for an overcast sky this day, with the mercury climbing to about 12° before sinking to 4° by night. That is some 8° milder than a typical November afternoon in Okotoks, where the average high is 4°. A brisk wind blows from the S, gusting to 21 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Wednesday looks the finest at near 17°, while Monday night will be the coldest at -4°. Not a drop is expected in that time. 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 Okotoks brings highs near 4°, lows of -9° and about 22 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 24°, January the coldest at -15°, and June the wettest with 132 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. The best months to ride in are September and July.

The sun is up 9 h 18 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 1,078 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
NowClear sky7°2°13 km/h–
6 AMClear sky8°3°14 km/h–
7 AMClear sky11°2°30 km/h–
8 AMClear sky9°2°25 km/h–
9 AMClear sky10°3°20 km/h–
10 AMClear sky11°4°22 km/h–
11 AMClear sky12°4°23 km/h–
12 PMClear sky12°3°29 km/h–
1 PMClear sky12°3°30 km/h–
2 PMClear sky12°3°27 km/h–
3 PMClear sky11°3°24 km/h–
4 PMClear sky10°3°19 km/h–
5 PMClear sky9°3°14 km/h–
6 PMClear sky7°2°13 km/h–
7 PMClear sky6°0°14 km/h–
8 PMClear sky6°-1°17 km/h–
9 PMClear sky6°0°14 km/h–
10 PMClear sky5°1°7 km/h–
11 PMClear sky4°1°3 km/h–
12 AMClear sky4°0°2 km/h–
1 AMMostly clear3°-1°3 km/h–
2 AMClear sky1°-3°4 km/h–
3 AMClear sky1°-3°4 km/h–
4 AMClear sky0°-4°3 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): overcast, high 12°, low 4°, dry, gusts to 51 km/h. Sun up 7:40 AM, down 4:58 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today4°12°dry51 km/h9 h 18 min
Monday-4°10°dry20 km/h9 h 16 min
Tuesday-2°12°dry13 km/h9 h 12 min
Wednesday4°17°0.1 mm18 km/h9 h 9 min
Thursday4°16°dry27 km/h9 h 7 min
Friday8°14°dry36 km/h9 h 3 min
Saturday7°12°dry20 km/h9 h 0 min

Warmest: Wednesday at 17°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: today, 51 km/h.

The Almanac · Okotoks Month by Month

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

November in Okotoks, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus October
8° colder, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus December
5° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 51 min
Average wind
14 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 8° against October, to near 4°; nights run about -9°. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Okotoks in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Okotoks by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-15°11 mm13 km/h8 h 25 min✦✦
February-1°-13°16 mm12 km/h9 h 57 min✦✦
March4°-8°23 mm14 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April11°-3°37 mm14 km/h13 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
May16°2°64 mm14 km/h15 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
June19°6°132 mm13 km/h16 h 28 min✦✦✦
July24°9°49 mm12 km/h16 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
August24°8°55 mm11 km/h14 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
September19°4°42 mm12 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
October12°-2°24 mm13 km/h10 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
November4°-9°22 mm14 km/h8 h 51 min✦✦
December-1°-13°12 mm13 km/h7 h 59 min✦✦

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Questions Readers Ask about Okotoks

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Okotoks today?

Right now it is 8 °C (46 °F) with clear skies; it feels like 3 °C (37 °F). Today’s high is 12 °C (54 °F) and tonight’s low 4 °C (40 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Okotoks this week?

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

Are there any weather warnings for Okotoks?

Yes: sharp cold snap; glass falling fast. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Okotoks?

July, with an average high of 24 °C (75 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -15 °C (6 °F). The wettest month is June, with 132 mm (5.2 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Okotoks?

September and July. September brings highs near 19 °C (66 °F) and about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain; July highs near 24 °C (75 °F) and 49 mm (1.9 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Okotoks?

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
CranstonAlberta18 km N4°-8°17 mm
Auburn BayAlberta18 km N4°-8°17 mm
ChaparralAlberta18 km NNW4°-8°16 mm
High RiverAlberta18 km SSE4°-8°21 mm
MahoganyAlberta19 km NNE4°-9°18 mm
SundanceAlberta19 km NNW4°-8°16 mm
McKenzie LakeAlberta20 km N4°-8°17 mm
McKenzie TowneAlberta21 km N4°-8°17 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

“Weather is the only news that never grows stale. Each morning the sky writes its own front page, and we at Wanted Weather are but its telegraph operators.”— J. Whitmore, Editor