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Quesnel Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Broken Cloud Under the Moon

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

Warmest Friday at 16° · coldest night Monday at -2°

The short of it: Quesnel weather on Tuesday, 10 November 2026: local time, 5 °C (41 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 1 °C (34 °F). Today’s high 12 °C (53 °F), low 5 °C (40 °F). Chance of rain 45% in the next 24 hours, about 1.8 mm (0.07 in). Notices: unusually warm. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 01:15 local time.

QUESNEL, Tuesday. — Quesnel may look for light rain this day, with the mercury climbing to about 12° before sinking to 5° by night. That is some 9° milder than a typical November afternoon in Quesnel, where the average high is 3°. Winds are light from the SSE, gusting to 19 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Friday looks the finest at near 16°, while Monday night will be the coldest at -2°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 2.8 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Quesnel runs from -4° at night to 3° by day, with some 55 mm of rain. August is the warmest month here at 25°, January the coldest at -11°, and July the wettest with 66 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. The best months to ride in are August and May.

The sun is up 8 h 57 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 645 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowOvercast5°1°9 km/h–
2 AMPartly cloudy5°1°10 km/h–
3 AMOvercast5°1°11 km/h–
4 AMOvercast5°1°10 km/h–
5 AMPartly cloudy5°1°10 km/h–
6 AMOvercast5°1°12 km/h–
7 AMLight rain6°1°12 km/h0.1 mm
8 AMLight rain6°2°11 km/h0.3 mm
9 AMOvercast7°2°12 km/h–
10 AMMostly clear8°3°15 km/h–
11 AMMostly clear10°5°15 km/h–
12 PMClear sky11°6°16 km/h–
1 PMOvercast12°7°15 km/h–
2 PMOvercast12°7°16 km/h–
3 PMOvercast11°6°16 km/h–
4 PMOvercast10°5°15 km/h–
5 PMOvercast10°5°15 km/h–
6 PMOvercast10°5°16 km/h–
7 PMOvercast10°5°16 km/h–
8 PMLight rain9°4°16 km/h0.5 mm
9 PMLight rain9°4°15 km/h0.8 mm
10 PMLight rain9°4°16 km/h0.1 mm
11 PMOvercast10°4°18 km/h–
12 AMOvercast10°5°18 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 10): light rain, high 12°, low 5°, 1.8 mm of rain, gusts to 39 km/h. Sun up 7:25 AM, down 4:22 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today5°12°1.8 mm39 km/h8 h 57 min
Wednesday10°15°dry42 km/h8 h 54 min
Thursday4°15°1.0 mm29 km/h8 h 50 min
Friday2°16°dry33 km/h8 h 47 min
Saturday7°12°dry44 km/h8 h 43 min
Sunday4°11°dry44 km/h8 h 40 min
Monday-2°7°dry13 km/h8 h 37 min

Warmest: Friday at 16°. Wettest: today, 1.8 mm. Strongest gusts: Sunday, 44 km/h.

The Almanac · Quesnel Month by Month

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

November in Quesnel, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus October
8° colder, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus December
5° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 34 min
Average wind
8 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 8° against October, to near 3°; nights run about -4°. Rain is modest, about 55 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Quesnel in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Quesnel by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-11°48 mm7 km/h8 h 5 min✦
February1°-9°24 mm7 km/h9 h 46 min✦✦
March7°-5°26 mm8 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦
April14°-1°30 mm9 km/h13 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
May19°4°40 mm8 km/h15 h 48 min✦✦✦✦✦
June22°8°62 mm7 km/h16 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
July25°10°66 mm7 km/h16 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
August25°9°42 mm6 km/h14 h 44 min✦✦✦✦✦
September19°5°46 mm6 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
October11°1°55 mm7 km/h10 h 28 min✦✦✦
November3°-4°55 mm8 km/h8 h 34 min✦✦
December-2°-9°39 mm8 km/h7 h 36 min✦✦

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Questions Readers Ask about Quesnel

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Quesnel today?

Right now it is 5 °C (41 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like 1 °C (34 °F). Today’s high is 12 °C (53 °F) and tonight’s low 5 °C (40 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 45%, with 1.8 mm (0.07 in) expected.

Will it rain in Quesnel this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 7 days, about 2.8 mm (0.11 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Today.

Are there any weather warnings for Quesnel?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: unusually warm.

What is the warmest month in Quesnel?

August, with an average high of 25 °C (77 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -11 °C (13 °F). The wettest month is July, with 66 mm (2.6 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Quesnel?

August and May. August brings highs near 25 °C (77 °F) and about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain; May highs near 19 °C (66 °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 Quesnel?

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

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Williams LakeBritish Columbia96 km SSE4°-3°36 mm
Fox MountainBritish Columbia96 km SSE3°-4°36 mm
Prince GeorgeBritish Columbia106 km N2°-4°61 mm
HancevilleBritish Columbia124 km SSW4°-6°26 mm
VanderhoofBritish Columbia153 km NW1°-6°50 mm
108 Mile RanchBritish Columbia157 km SSE4°-5°40 mm
McBrideBritish Columbia159 km ENE2°-4°66 mm
100 Mile HouseBritish Columbia169 km SSE3°-5°40 mm

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