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Petorca Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

A Clear Night Under the Stars

Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.

Warmest Sunday at 31° · coldest night tonight at 6°

The short of it: Petorca weather on Saturday, 7 November 2026: local time, 17 °C (63 °F) with clear skies, feeling like 15 °C (59 °F). Today’s high 23 °C (74 °F), low 6 °C (42 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. No warnings in force. Source: Open-Meteo forecast models, updated 23:15 local time.

PETORCA, Saturday. — Those stepping out in Petorca this morning will find mostly clear skies; the afternoon should top out near 23°, the night near 6°. That is about what a November day usually brings here, where the long-run average high is 24°. Winds are light from the NE, gusting to 7 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Sunday looks the finest at near 31°, while tonight will be the coldest at 6°. The week looks dry — no rain worth measuring. Nights run 3° colder than the November norm of 9°.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Petorca brings highs near 24°, lows of 9° and about 4.0 mm of rain over the month. January is the warmest month here at 27°, June the coldest at 4°, and June the wettest with 72 mm. The best months to ride in are November and April.

The sun is up 13 h 34 min today, and the days are lengthening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 1,079 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
NowClear sky17°15°4 km/h–
12 AMClear sky17°14°5 km/h–
1 AMClear sky17°13°5 km/h–
2 AMClear sky16°13°5 km/h–
3 AMClear sky16°12°5 km/h–
4 AMClear sky15°11°5 km/h–
5 AMClear sky14°10°6 km/h–
6 AMClear sky12°9°6 km/h–
7 AMClear sky12°8°6 km/h–
8 AMClear sky16°12°6 km/h–
9 AMClear sky24°22°4 km/h–
10 AMClear sky28°25°1 km/h–
11 AMClear sky29°26°5 km/h–
12 PMClear sky30°28°7 km/h–
1 PMClear sky31°28°10 km/h–
2 PMClear sky31°28°12 km/h–
3 PMClear sky31°27°12 km/h–
4 PMClear sky31°27°12 km/h–
5 PMClear sky30°26°12 km/h–
6 PMClear sky28°24°9 km/h–
7 PMClear sky27°23°6 km/h–
8 PMClear sky24°22°2 km/h–
9 PMClear sky22°19°4 km/h–
10 PMClear sky21°18°5 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 7): mostly clear, high 23°, low 6°, dry, gusts to 17 km/h. Sun up 6:40 AM, down 8:14 PM. A stray cloud or two drifts over the plains; the sun keeps its hold on the day.

The Almanac · Petorca Month by Month

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

November in Petorca, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus October
3° warmer, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus December
2° colder
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 50 min
Average wind
10 km/h
Recommended
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 24°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Petorca in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Petorca by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°12°0.0 mm10 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
February27°12°2.0 mm9 km/h13 h 17 min✦✦✦✦✦
March26°10°2.0 mm8 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
April22°8°8.0 mm7 km/h11 h 20 min✦✦✦✦✦
May18°6°44 mm6 km/h10 h 29 min✦✦✦✦✦
June15°4°72 mm7 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦
July16°4°31 mm7 km/h10 h 14 min✦✦✦✦
August17°5°44 mm7 km/h10 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
September18°6°14 mm9 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
October21°8°9.0 mm9 km/h12 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
November24°9°4.0 mm10 km/h13 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
December26°11°2.0 mm10 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Petorca

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Petorca today?

Right now it is 17 °C (63 °F) with clear skies; it feels like 15 °C (59 °F). Today’s high is 23 °C (74 °F) and tonight’s low 6 °C (42 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Petorca this week?

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

Are there any weather warnings for Petorca?

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

What is the warmest month in Petorca?

January, with an average high of 27 °C (81 °F). The coldest is June, when nights average 4 °C (39 °F). The wettest month is June (72 mm (2.8 in)), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Petorca?

November and April. November brings highs near 24 °C (75 °F) and about 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain; April highs near 22 °C (72 °F) and 8.0 mm (0.31 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Petorca?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 4 °C (39 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CabildoValparaiso24 km SSW24°10°5.0 mm
La LiguaValparaiso36 km SW25°11°6.0 mm
CatemuValparaiso43 km SSW20°6°6.0 mm
PutaendoValparaiso46 km SSE26°10°4.0 mm
SalamancaCoquimbo Region53 km N23°10°6.0 mm
PapudoValparaiso56 km WSW22°11°5.0 mm
PanquehueValparaiso58 km S26°10°6.0 mm
San FelipeValparaiso59 km SSE26°10°5.0 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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