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Thornhill Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Clouds Gather on the Horizon

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

Warmest today at 15° · coldest night Thursday at 1°

The short of it: Thornhill weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, 11 °C (51 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 7 °C (45 °F). Today’s high 15 °C (58 °F), low 7 °C (45 °F). Chance of rain 30% in the next 24 hours, about 0.1 mm (0.00 in). No warnings in force. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 13:30 local time.

THORNHILL, Sunday. — Those stepping out in Thornhill this morning will find thunderstorms; the afternoon should top out near 15°, the night near 7°. Count it a gift: 6° above the November average of 9° for these parts. The wind keeps up from the SSW at 18 km/h, gusting to 27 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons today the pick at about 15°, while Thursday night will be the coldest at 1°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 17 mm in all. Nights run 6° milder than the November norm of 1°.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Thornhill runs from 1° at night to 9° by day, with some 153 mm of rain. August is the warmest month here at 24°, January the coldest at -9°, and December the wettest with 165 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to April. The best months to ride in are July and August.

The sun is up 9 h 53 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 63 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowOvercast11°8°11 km/h–
2 PMPartly cloudy10°7°13 km/h–
3 PMPartly cloudy11°7°14 km/h–
4 PMPartly cloudy10°7°13 km/h–
5 PMOvercast9°6°14 km/h–
6 PMOvercast9°5°13 km/h–
7 PMLight rain9°5°13 km/h0.1 mm
8 PMOvercast8°4°12 km/h–
9 PMOvercast8°4°12 km/h–
10 PMOvercast7°3°11 km/h–
11 PMOvercast7°3°12 km/h–
12 AMOvercast7°3°12 km/h–
1 AMOvercast7°3°12 km/h–
2 AMOvercast7°3°12 km/h–
3 AMOvercast7°3°12 km/h–
4 AMPartly cloudy6°2°11 km/h–
5 AMPartly cloudy6°2°8 km/h–
6 AMOvercast6°3°7 km/h–
7 AMOvercast7°4°7 km/h–
8 AMOvercast7°4°7 km/h–
9 AMOvercast8°4°9 km/h–
10 AMOvercast8°4°10 km/h–
11 AMOvercast9°5°9 km/h–
12 PMPartly cloudy9°6°9 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): thunderstorm, high 15°, low 7°, 13 mm of rain, gusts to 37 km/h. Sun up 7:01 AM, down 4:54 PM. Lightning and thunder expected — stay indoors and away from open ground.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today7°15°13 mm37 km/h9 h 53 min
Monday6°10°dry31 km/h9 h 50 min
Tuesday4°7°dry21 km/h9 h 47 min
Wednesday4°11°0.2 mm31 km/h9 h 45 min
Thursday1°7°dry18 km/h9 h 42 min
Friday1°7°dry14 km/h9 h 40 min
Saturday2°6°3.6 mm30 km/h9 h 38 min

Warmest: today at 15°. Wettest: today, 13 mm. Strongest gusts: today, 37 km/h.

The Almanac · Thornhill Month by Month

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

November in Thornhill, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus October
5° colder, 8.0 mm more rain
Versus December
5° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 30 min
Average wind
19 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from October to about 9°, with nights near 1°. Wet spells are common — about 153 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Thornhill in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Thornhill by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-9°140 mm20 km/h9 h 10 min✦
February0°-9°120 mm20 km/h10 h 22 min✦
March3°-5°128 mm19 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April9°0°113 mm18 km/h13 h 25 min✦
May14°5°108 mm16 km/h14 h 47 min✦✦
June19°10°116 mm14 km/h15 h 32 min✦✦✦
July23°14°100 mm13 km/h15 h 14 min✦✦✦
August24°14°93 mm13 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦
September20°11°98 mm15 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°6°145 mm18 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦
November9°1°153 mm19 km/h9 h 30 min✦
December3°-4°165 mm21 km/h8 h 50 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Thornhill

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Thornhill today?

Right now it is 11 °C (51 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like 7 °C (45 °F). Today’s high is 15 °C (58 °F) and tonight’s low 7 °C (45 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 30%, with 0.1 mm (0.00 in) expected.

Will it rain in Thornhill this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 7 days, about 17 mm (0.67 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Today.

Are there any weather warnings for Thornhill?

No — no warnings or notices are in force for Thornhill at present.

What is the warmest month in Thornhill?

August, with an average high of 24 °C (74 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -9 °C (16 °F). The wettest month is December, with 165 mm (6.5 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Thornhill?

July and August. July brings highs near 23 °C (74 °F) and about 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain; August highs near 24 °C (74 °F) and 93 mm (3.7 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Thornhill?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to April. Nights average below freezing in Dec–Mar.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SpryfieldNova Scotia1 km NNW9°1°153 mm
Williams LakeNova Scotia2 km N9°1°153 mm
Cowie HillNova Scotia3 km NNW9°1°153 mm
ArmdaleNova Scotia4 km NNW9°1°157 mm
Halifax South EndNova Scotia4 km NE9°1°151 mm
Quinpool DistrictNova Scotia5 km NNE9°1°153 mm
Spring GardenNova Scotia5 km NNE9°1°151 mm
SchmidtvilleNova Scotia5 km NNE9°1°151 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