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Thompson 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 today at 2° · coldest night Thursday at -5°

The short of it: Thompson weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, -0 °C (31 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like -4 °C (25 °F). Today’s high 2 °C (36 °F), low -1 °C (30 °F). Chance of rain 60% in the next 24 hours, about 3.3 mm (0.13 in). Warnings in force: black ice likely. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 07:30 local time.

THOMPSON, Sunday. — Thompson may look for an overcast sky this day, with the mercury climbing to about 2° before sinking to -1° by night. That is some 8° milder than a typical November afternoon in Thompson, where the average high is -6°. Winds are light from the N, gusting to 12 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, today looks the finest at near 2°, while Thursday night will be the coldest at -5°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 6.5 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 Thompson brings highs near -6°, lows of -15° and about 31 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 24°, January the coldest at -28°, and July the wettest with 97 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from October to April. The best months to ride in are June and August.

The sun is up 8 h 45 min today, and the days are shortening by about 4 minutes each. The station stands 207 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowOvercast0°-4°5 km/h–
8 AMOvercast-1°-4°5 km/h–
9 AMOvercast-1°-4°5 km/h–
10 AMOvercast-1°-5°4 km/h–
11 AMOvercast-1°-4°4 km/h–
12 PMOvercast-1°-4°2 km/h–
1 PMOvercast-1°-4°2 km/h–
2 PMOvercast-1°-4°3 km/h–
3 PMOvercast-1°-4°5 km/h–
4 PMOvercast-1°-4°6 km/h–
5 PMOvercast-1°-5°7 km/h–
6 PMOvercast-1°-5°8 km/h–
7 PMOvercast-1°-5°9 km/h–
8 PMOvercast-1°-5°9 km/h–
9 PMOvercast-1°-5°10 km/h–
10 PMOvercast-1°-6°10 km/h–
11 PMOvercast-1°-6°11 km/h–
12 AMLight snow-1°-6°12 km/h0.2 mm
1 AMLight snow0°-5°12 km/h0.1 mm
2 AMOvercast0°-5°13 km/h–
3 AMOvercast0°-5°12 km/h–
4 AMLight snow-1°-5°10 km/h0.3 mm
5 AMSnow-1°-5°9 km/h1.7 mm
6 AMLight snow-1°-5°9 km/h1.0 mm

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): overcast, high 2°, low -1°, dry, gusts to 23 km/h. Sun up 7:52 AM, down 4:37 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today-1°2°dry23 km/h8 h 45 min
Monday-1°0°5.8 mm27 km/h8 h 41 min
Tuesday-3°-1°0.7 mm19 km/h8 h 36 min
Wednesday-3°-2°dry11 km/h8 h 32 min
Thursday-5°0°dry22 km/h8 h 28 min
Friday-1°2°dry25 km/h8 h 24 min
Saturday1°2°dry10 km/h8 h 20 min

Warmest: today at 2°. Wettest: Monday, 5.8 mm. Strongest gusts: Monday, 27 km/h.

The Almanac · Thompson Month by Month

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

November in Thompson, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus October
12° colder, 17 mm less rain
Versus December
9° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 9 min
Average wind
13 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 12° from October to about -6°, with nights near -15°. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Thompson in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Thompson by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-18°-28°23 mm13 km/h7 h 37 min✦✦
February-13°-27°14 mm13 km/h9 h 31 min✦✦
March-5°-20°30 mm14 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦
April5°-10°32 mm14 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦
May13°-1°47 mm15 km/h16 h 14 min✦✦✦
June21°7°63 mm14 km/h17 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
July24°10°97 mm13 km/h16 h 59 min✦✦✦
August22°9°85 mm13 km/h15 h 2 min✦✦✦
September15°4°64 mm14 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦
October5°-3°48 mm14 km/h10 h 17 min✦✦
November-6°-15°31 mm13 km/h8 h 9 min✦✦
December-15°-25°21 mm12 km/h7 h 2 min✦✦

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Questions Readers Ask about Thompson

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Thompson today?

Right now it is -0 °C (31 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like -4 °C (25 °F). Today’s high is 2 °C (36 °F) and tonight’s low -1 °C (30 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 60%, with 3.3 mm (0.13 in) expected.

Will it rain in Thompson this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 7 days, about 6.5 mm (0.26 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Monday.

Are there any weather warnings for Thompson?

Yes: black ice likely. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Thompson?

July, with an average high of 24 °C (76 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -28 °C (-19 °F). The wettest month is July, with 97 mm (3.8 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Thompson?

June and August. June brings highs near 21 °C (70 °F) and about 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain; August highs near 22 °C (72 °F) and 85 mm (3.3 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Thompson?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from October to April. Nights average below freezing in Oct–May.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Cross Lake 19AManitoba122 km S-5°-12°25 mm
Snow LakeManitoba168 km SW-5°-12°28 mm
Oxford HouseManitoba186 km ESE-5°-12°36 mm
Norway HouseManitoba196 km S-4°-11°28 mm
GillamManitoba207 km ENE-7°-15°36 mm
Cranberry PortageManitoba258 km WSW-5°-11°24 mm
Gods RiverManitoba259 km ESE-5°-11°37 mm
Flin FlonManitoba277 km WSW-5°-12°25 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