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Prescott 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 Wednesday at 12° · coldest night Friday at -1°

The short of it: Prescott weather on Thursday, 12 November 2026: local time, 3 °C (37 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like 0 °C (32 °F). Today’s high 6 °C (43 °F), low 1 °C (34 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 02:15 local time.

PRESCOTT, Thursday. — Those stepping out in Prescott this morning will find an overcast sky; the afternoon should top out near 6°, the night near 1°. Old hands will call it a proper November day: the thirty-year average for Prescott is 7°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the ENE, gusting to 8 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Wednesday the pick at about 12°, while Friday night will be the coldest at -1°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 2.1 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Prescott runs from -1° at night to 7° by day, with some 75 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 26°, January the coldest at -13°, and August the wettest with 93 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. The best months to ride in are June and September.

The sun is up 9 h 41 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 93 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
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Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 12): overcast, high 6°, low 1°, dry, gusts to 24 km/h. Sun up 6:55 AM, down 4:36 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today1°6°dry24 km/h9 h 41 min
Friday-1°5°dry20 km/h9 h 39 min
Saturday1°6°2.1 mm21 km/h9 h 37 min
Sunday2°6°dry21 km/h9 h 34 min
Monday4°7°dry17 km/h9 h 32 min
Tuesday3°11°dry26 km/h9 h 30 min
Wednesday5°12°dry19 km/h9 h 27 min

Warmest: Wednesday at 12°. Wettest: Saturday, 2.1 mm. Strongest gusts: Tuesday, 26 km/h.

The Almanac · Prescott Month by Month

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

November in Prescott, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus October
7° colder, 16 mm less rain
Versus December
7° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 30 min
Average wind
13 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 -1°. Wet spells are common — about 75 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Prescott in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Prescott by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-13°64 mm13 km/h9 h 10 min✦
February-2°-12°53 mm13 km/h10 h 22 min✦
March3°-7°58 mm14 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April11°1°81 mm14 km/h13 h 25 min✦✦
May18°7°79 mm12 km/h14 h 48 min✦✦✦
June23°12°83 mm10 km/h15 h 33 min✦✦✦
July26°15°84 mm9 km/h15 h 15 min✦✦✦
August25°15°93 mm9 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦
September22°10°82 mm10 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°4°91 mm12 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦
November7°-1°75 mm13 km/h9 h 30 min✦
December0°-8°69 mm13 km/h8 h 49 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Prescott

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Prescott today?

Right now it is 3 °C (37 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like 0 °C (32 °F). Today’s high is 6 °C (43 °F) and tonight’s low 1 °C (34 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Prescott this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 7 days, about 2.1 mm (0.08 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Saturday.

Are there any weather warnings for Prescott?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: frost warning.

What is the warmest month in Prescott?

July, with an average high of 26 °C (79 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -13 °C (9 °F). The wettest month is August, with 93 mm (3.7 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Prescott?

June and September. June brings highs near 23 °C (74 °F) and about 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain; September highs near 22 °C (71 °F) and 82 mm (3.2 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Prescott?

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

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OgdensburgNew York3 km SE7°-1°75 mm
BrockvilleOntario19 km SW7°-1°82 mm
CantonNew York31 km ESE7°-2°81 mm
MorrisburgOntario33 km NE7°-1°85 mm
NorwoodNew York41 km E7°-2°80 mm
GouverneurNew York42 km S7°-2°89 mm
NorfolkNew York42 km ENE7°-2°80 mm
PotsdamNew York43 km E7°-2°81 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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