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Port Elgin Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Broken Cloud Under the Moon

Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

Warmest Tuesday at 12° · coldest night Friday at 1°

The short of it: Port Elgin weather on Monday, 9 November 2026: local time, 6 °C (43 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 3 °C (38 °F). Today’s high 8 °C (47 °F), low 6 °C (43 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: glass falling. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 23:30 local time.

PORT ELGIN, Monday. — Those stepping out in Port Elgin this morning will find light rain; the afternoon should top out near 8°, the night near 6°. That is about what a November day usually brings here, where the long-run average high is 7°. Winds are light from the SSW, gusting to 15 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Tuesday the pick at about 12°, while Friday night will be the coldest at 1°. Rain or snow is due on 3 of them, some 15 mm in all. Nights run 6° milder than the November norm of 0°.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Port Elgin brings highs near 7°, lows of 0° and about 84 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 25°, February the coldest at -9°, and January the wettest with 104 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. The best months to ride in are July and June.

The sun is up 9 h 51 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 242 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowPartly cloudy6°3°8 km/h–
12 AMPartly cloudy6°3°9 km/h–
1 AMPartly cloudy6°3°10 km/h–
2 AMPartly cloudy6°3°11 km/h–
3 AMPartly cloudy6°3°11 km/h–
4 AMOvercast7°4°11 km/h–
5 AMOvercast8°5°10 km/h–
6 AMPartly cloudy9°6°10 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy9°6°10 km/h–
8 AMPartly cloudy9°7°9 km/h–
9 AMPartly cloudy10°8°10 km/h–
10 AMPartly cloudy11°8°14 km/h–
11 AMPartly cloudy12°8°16 km/h–
12 PMPartly cloudy12°8°15 km/h–
1 PMOvercast12°8°16 km/h–
2 PMPartly cloudy11°7°16 km/h–
3 PMPartly cloudy11°7°15 km/h–
4 PMPartly cloudy11°7°13 km/h–
5 PMPartly cloudy10°7°11 km/h–
6 PMPartly cloudy9°7°8 km/h–
7 PMPartly cloudy9°6°9 km/h–
8 PMPartly cloudy9°6°10 km/h–
9 PMPartly cloudy9°6°9 km/h–
10 PMPartly cloudy8°6°8 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 9): light rain, high 8°, low 6°, 3.5 mm of rain, gusts to 33 km/h. Sun up 7:13 AM, down 5:04 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today6°8°3.5 mm33 km/h9 h 51 min
Tuesday6°12°dry30 km/h9 h 48 min
Wednesday6°11°7.7 mm11 km/h9 h 46 min
Thursday2°7°1.8 mm31 km/h9 h 44 min
Friday1°3°0.6 mm27 km/h9 h 41 min
Saturday2°4°0.6 mm23 km/h9 h 39 min
Sunday3°6°0.9 mm27 km/h9 h 37 min

Warmest: Tuesday at 12°. Wettest: Wednesday, 7.7 mm. Strongest gusts: today, 33 km/h.

The Almanac · Port Elgin Month by Month

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

November in Port Elgin, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus October
7° colder, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus December
6° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 31 min
Average wind
18 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from October to about 7°, with nights near 0°. Wet spells are common — about 84 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Port Elgin in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Port Elgin by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-8°104 mm19 km/h9 h 11 min✦
February-1°-9°73 mm18 km/h10 h 23 min✦
March3°-5°53 mm16 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April10°1°75 mm17 km/h13 h 24 min✦✦
May17°6°80 mm14 km/h14 h 46 min✦✦✦
June22°11°74 mm11 km/h15 h 31 min✦✦✦
July25°14°64 mm11 km/h15 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
August24°14°74 mm11 km/h14 h 1 min✦✦✦
September21°11°92 mm13 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°6°93 mm16 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦
November7°0°84 mm18 km/h9 h 31 min✦
December1°-5°100 mm19 km/h8 h 51 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Port Elgin

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Port Elgin today?

Right now it is 6 °C (43 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like 3 °C (38 °F). Today’s high is 8 °C (47 °F) and tonight’s low 6 °C (43 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Port Elgin this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 3 of the next 7 days, about 15 mm (0.59 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Wednesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Port Elgin?

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

What is the warmest month in Port Elgin?

July, with an average high of 25 °C (76 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -9 °C (16 °F). The wettest month is January, with 104 mm (4.1 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Port Elgin?

July and June. July brings highs near 25 °C (76 °F) and about 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain; June highs near 22 °C (72 °F) and 74 mm (2.9 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Port Elgin?

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

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PaisleyOntario17 km SSE7°0°102 mm
KincardineOntario34 km SW8°1°98 mm
Owen SoundOntario38 km ENE7°0°100 mm
WalkertonOntario39 km SSE7°0°105 mm
WiartonOntario39 km NNE7°0°102 mm
HanoverOntario43 km SE7°-1°100 mm
MildmayOntario49 km SSE7°0°104 mm
SydenhamOntario49 km ENE6°-1°112 mm

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