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Sept-Îles Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Rain Clouds the View

A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

Warmest Saturday at 5° · coldest night Thursday at -1°

The short of it: Sept-Îles weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, 3 °C (37 °F) with light rain, feeling like -0 °C (32 °F). Today’s high 3 °C (38 °F), low 1 °C (34 °F). Chance of rain 90% in the next 24 hours, about 12 mm (0.48 in). Notices: glass falling, frost possible. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 17:15 local time.

SEPT-ÎLES, Sunday. — Folk about town may expect heavy snow showers today, the mercury reaching near 3° and falling to 1° after dark. That is about what a November day usually brings here, where the long-run average high is 3°. Winds are light from the N, gusting to 10 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Saturday the pick at about 5°, while Thursday night will be the coldest at -1°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 22 mm in all. 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 Sept-Îles brings highs near 3°, lows of -5° and about 99 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 21°, January the coldest at -19°, and October the wettest with 128 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. The best months to ride in are July and August.

The sun is up 9 h 23 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 32 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowLight rain3°0°5 km/h0.2 mm
6 PMLight rain3°0°6 km/h0.2 mm
7 PMLight rain3°0°6 km/h0.1 mm
8 PMLight rain3°0°7 km/h0.2 mm
9 PMLight rain3°0°6 km/h0.2 mm
10 PMLight rain3°-1°8 km/h0.1 mm
11 PMLight rain3°-1°7 km/h0.5 mm
12 AMLight rain3°-1°7 km/h1.2 mm
1 AMRain2°-1°5 km/h3.7 mm
2 AMRain2°-2°6 km/h4.5 mm
3 AMLight rain2°-1°6 km/h0.8 mm
4 AMLight rain3°-1°6 km/h0.1 mm
5 AMLight rain3°-1°6 km/h0.2 mm
6 AMLight rain3°-1°5 km/h0.1 mm
7 AMOvercast3°-1°5 km/h–
8 AMLight rain3°0°5 km/h0.1 mm
9 AMPartly cloudy3°0°5 km/h–
10 AMOvercast4°1°6 km/h–
11 AMOvercast4°1°5 km/h–
12 PMOvercast5°2°4 km/h–
1 PMOvercast5°2°3 km/h–
2 PMOvercast5°3°2 km/h–
3 PMOvercast5°2°2 km/h–
4 PMOvercast4°2°2 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): heavy snow showers, high 3°, low 1°, 11 mm of rain, gusts to 21 km/h. Sun up 6:27 AM, down 3:50 PM. Blinding bursts of snow. Do not set out on the open plain.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today1°3°11 mm21 km/h9 h 23 min
Monday2°5°11 mm15 km/h9 h 19 min
Tuesday0°4°dry23 km/h9 h 16 min
Wednesday-1°3°dry16 km/h9 h 13 min
Thursday-1°3°dry18 km/h9 h 10 min
Friday0°3°dry16 km/h9 h 6 min
Saturday1°5°dry13 km/h9 h 4 min

Warmest: Saturday at 5°. Wettest: Monday, 11 mm. Strongest gusts: Tuesday, 23 km/h.

The Almanac · Sept-Îles Month by Month

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

November in Sept-Îles, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus October
6° colder, 29 mm less rain
Versus December
6° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 55 min
Average wind
17 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 6° against October, to near 3°; nights run about -5°. Wet spells are common — about 99 mm, the 4th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Sept-Îles in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Sept-Îles by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-8°-19°75 mm19 km/h8 h 30 min✦
February-7°-18°66 mm18 km/h9 h 59 min✦
March-1°-12°84 mm18 km/h11 h 43 min✦
April5°-4°81 mm17 km/h13 h 43 min✦
May12°3°96 mm15 km/h15 h 25 min✦✦
June18°8°96 mm15 km/h16 h 22 min✦✦✦
July21°12°106 mm14 km/h15 h 59 min✦✦✦
August21°12°96 mm14 km/h14 h 28 min✦✦✦
September16°7°108 mm15 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
October9°1°128 mm17 km/h10 h 37 min✦
November3°-5°99 mm17 km/h8 h 55 min✦
December-3°-13°98 mm18 km/h8 h 4 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Sept-Îles

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Sept-Îles today?

Right now it is 3 °C (37 °F) with light rain; it feels like -0 °C (32 °F). Today’s high is 3 °C (38 °F) and tonight’s low 1 °C (34 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 90%, with 12 mm (0.48 in) expected.

Will it rain in Sept-Îles this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 7 days, about 22 mm (0.85 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Monday.

Are there any weather warnings for Sept-Îles?

No warnings, but 2 notices are on the wire: glass falling; frost possible.

What is the warmest month in Sept-Îles?

July, with an average high of 21 °C (70 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -19 °C (-1 °F). The wettest month is October, with 128 mm (5.0 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Sept-Îles?

July and August. July brings highs near 21 °C (70 °F) and about 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain; August highs near 21 °C (69 °F) and 96 mm (3.8 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Sept-Îles?

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

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MaliotenamQuebec14 km E2°-5°103 mm
Port-CartierQuebec39 km WSW3°-5°93 mm
Saint-AlexandreQuebec39 km WSW3°-5°93 mm
Sainte-Anne-des-MontsQuebec120 km S3°-4°97 mm
Cap-ChatQuebec125 km S4°-3°81 mm
MurdochvilleQuebec152 km SSE1°-6°134 mm
Baie-ComeauQuebec168 km SW3°-4°101 mm
MataneQuebec173 km SSW3°-3°98 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