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Sylvan Lake 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 Sunday at 11° · coldest night Thursday at -7°

The short of it: Sylvan Lake weather on Friday, 13 November 2026: local time, 8 °C (47 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like 5 °C (40 °F). Today’s high 9 °C (49 °F), low 2 °C (35 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: fog advisory, frost warning, glass falling, unusually warm. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 16:00 local time.

SYLVAN LAKE, Friday. — Those stepping out in Sylvan Lake this morning will find an overcast sky; the afternoon should top out near 9°, the night near 2°. That is some 7° milder than a typical November afternoon in Sylvan Lake, where the average high is 2°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the ESE, gusting to 12 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Sunday looks the finest at near 11°, while Thursday night will be the coldest at -7°. The week looks dry — no rain worth measuring. 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 Sylvan Lake brings highs near 2°, lows of -8° and about 16 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 22°, January the coldest at -17°, and June the wettest with 92 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. The best months to ride in are September and August.

The sun is up 8 h 52 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 967 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 · Snow
NowOvercast8°5°7 km/h–
5 PMOvercast7°3°6 km/h–
6 PMOvercast5°2°6 km/h–
7 PMOvercast4°1°5 km/h–
8 PMOvercast3°0°5 km/h–
9 PMOvercast3°-1°5 km/h–
10 PMOvercast2°-1°4 km/h–
11 PMMostly clear2°-1°3 km/h–
12 AMClear sky1°-2°2 km/h–
1 AMMostly clear1°-1°1 km/h–
2 AMClear sky1°-1°0 km/h–
3 AMPartly cloudy1°-2°1 km/h–
4 AMOvercast-1°-3°2 km/h–
5 AMFog-3°-6°2 km/h–
6 AMFog-3°-6°3 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy-3°-6°1 km/h–
8 AMOvercast-4°-7°2 km/h–
9 AMMostly clear-4°-7°2 km/h–
10 AMPartly cloudy-3°-6°2 km/h–
11 AMOvercast0°-3°1 km/h–
12 PMMostly clear2°-1°2 km/h–
1 PMClear sky3°1°1 km/h–
2 PMClear sky5°2°2 km/h–
3 PMPartly cloudy5°3°2 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 13): overcast, high 9°, low 2°, dry, gusts to 13 km/h. Sun up 7:54 AM, down 4:46 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today2°9°dry13 km/h8 h 52 min
Saturday-4°5°dry7 km/h8 h 49 min
Sunday-1°11°dry19 km/h8 h 46 min
Monday0°8°0.7 mm9 km/h8 h 43 min
Tuesday-4°3°dry8 km/h8 h 40 min
Wednesday-4°0°dry7 km/h8 h 37 min
Thursday-7°-1°dry16 km/h8 h 34 min

Warmest: Sunday at 11°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: Sunday, 19 km/h.

The Almanac · Sylvan Lake Month by Month

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

November in Sylvan Lake, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus October
9° colder, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus December
6° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 39 min
Average wind
12 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 9° against October, to near 2°; nights run about -8°. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Sylvan Lake in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Sylvan Lake by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-6°-17°16 mm11 km/h8 h 12 min✦✦
February-3°-15°14 mm12 km/h9 h 49 min✦✦
March1°-11°18 mm13 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦
April9°-3°24 mm14 km/h13 h 50 min✦✦✦
May16°2°52 mm13 km/h15 h 42 min✦✦✦
June19°7°92 mm12 km/h16 h 46 min✦✦✦
July22°9°88 mm11 km/h16 h 19 min✦✦✦
August22°8°68 mm10 km/h14 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
September17°4°45 mm11 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦
October11°-2°20 mm12 km/h10 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
November2°-8°16 mm12 km/h8 h 39 min✦✦
December-4°-15°15 mm12 km/h7 h 43 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Sylvan Lake

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Sylvan Lake today?

Right now it is 8 °C (47 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like 5 °C (40 °F). Today’s high is 9 °C (49 °F) and tonight’s low 2 °C (35 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Sylvan Lake this week?

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

Are there any weather warnings for Sylvan Lake?

No warnings, but 4 notices are on the wire: fog advisory; frost warning; glass falling; unusually warm.

What is the warmest month in Sylvan Lake?

July, with an average high of 22 °C (72 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -17 °C (2 °F). The wettest month is June, with 92 mm (3.6 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Sylvan Lake?

September and August. September brings highs near 17 °C (63 °F) and about 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain; August highs near 22 °C (72 °F) and 68 mm (2.7 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Sylvan Lake?

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
BentleyAlberta17 km N2°-9°18 mm
Red DeerAlberta20 km ESE2°-9°15 mm
SpringbrookAlberta20 km SE2°-10°16 mm
EckvilleAlberta20 km WNW2°-9°20 mm
BlackfaldsAlberta22 km ENE2°-9°16 mm
PenholdAlberta25 km SE2°-10°16 mm
LacombeAlberta29 km NE2°-9°16 mm
InnisfailAlberta33 km SSE2°-9°16 mm

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