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Qihama 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 Saturday at 8° · coldest night Tuesday at -6°

The short of it: Qihama weather on Wednesday, 11 November 2026: local time, -3 °C (27 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like -6 °C (21 °F). Today’s high 6 °C (43 °F), low -6 °C (21 °F). Chance of rain 45% in the next 24 hours, about 0.9 mm (0.04 in). Warnings in force: black ice likely, glass falling fast. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 02:00 local time.

QIHAMA, Wednesday. — Those stepping out in Qihama this morning will find passing showers; the afternoon should top out near 6°, the night near -6°. Old hands will call it a proper November day: the thirty-year average for Qihama is 6°. Winds are light from the S, gusting to 3 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Saturday looks the finest at near 8°, while Tuesday night will be the coldest at -6°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 4.6 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 Qihama brings highs near 6°, lows of -9° and about 10 mm of rain over the month. August is the warmest month here at 18°, January the coldest at -18°, and June the wettest with 132 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. The best months to ride in are August and July.

The sun is up 10 h 33 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 3,538 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
NowOvercast-3°-6°1 km/h–
3 AMOvercast-3°-7°2 km/h–
4 AMOvercast-3°-6°1 km/h–
5 AMClear sky-4°-7°2 km/h–
6 AMMostly clear-5°-8°3 km/h–
7 AMFog-6°-9°2 km/h–
8 AMFog-6°-9°3 km/h–
9 AMClear sky-5°-8°3 km/h–
10 AMClear sky-1°-4°2 km/h–
11 AMClear sky2°-1°2 km/h–
12 PMClear sky4°1°2 km/h–
1 PMClear sky6°2°5 km/h–
2 PMLight showers6°2°5 km/h0.2 mm
3 PMOvercast6°2°5 km/h0.1 mm
4 PMOvercast6°3°3 km/h0.1 mm
5 PMLight showers5°1°5 km/h0.2 mm
6 PMOvercast3°-1°6 km/h–
7 PMPartly cloudy2°-1°2 km/h–
8 PMMostly clear1°-2°2 km/h–
9 PMOvercast0°-3°5 km/h–
10 PMPartly cloudy0°-3°3 km/h–
11 PMOvercast-1°-3°0 km/h–
12 AMSnow showers-1°-3°1 km/h0.3 mm
1 AMOvercast-1°-4°2 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 11): light showers, high 6°, low -6°, 0.6 mm of rain, gusts to 18 km/h. Sun up 7:39 AM, down 6:12 PM. Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today-6°6°0.6 mm18 km/h10 h 33 min
Thursday-4°3°1.6 mm18 km/h10 h 31 min
Friday-5°6°dry23 km/h10 h 30 min
Saturday-5°8°0.3 mm25 km/h10 h 28 min
Sunday-5°4°0.6 mm21 km/h10 h 27 min
Monday-2°0°1.5 mm14 km/h10 h 26 min
Tuesday-6°6°dry20 km/h10 h 24 min

Warmest: Saturday at 8°. Wettest: Thursday, 1.6 mm. Strongest gusts: Saturday, 25 km/h.

The Almanac · Qihama Month by Month

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

November in Qihama, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus October
4° colder, 53 mm less rain
Versus December
4° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 23 min
Average wind
8 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 4° against October, to near 6°; nights run about -9°. Rain is scarce, about 10 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Qihama in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Qihama by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-18°5.0 mm8 km/h10 h 10 min✦✦
February4°-15°7.0 mm10 km/h10 h 57 min✦✦
March6°-9°18 mm11 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦
April11°-4°46 mm10 km/h12 h 58 min✦✦✦
May13°0°94 mm10 km/h13 h 52 min✦✦
June15°4°132 mm9 km/h14 h 21 min✦✦
July18°5°131 mm8 km/h14 h 9 min✦✦✦
August18°5°124 mm8 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦✦
September14°3°126 mm8 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦
October11°-3°63 mm7 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦
November6°-9°10 mm8 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦
December3°-16°4.0 mm7 km/h9 h 57 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Qihama

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Qihama today?

Right now it is -3 °C (27 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like -6 °C (21 °F). Today’s high is 6 °C (43 °F) and tonight’s low -6 °C (21 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 45%, with 0.9 mm (0.04 in) expected.

Will it rain in Qihama this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 7 days, about 4.6 mm (0.18 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Thursday.

Are there any weather warnings for Qihama?

Yes: black ice likely; glass falling fast. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Qihama?

August, with an average high of 18 °C (64 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -18 °C (-1 °F). The wettest month is June, with 132 mm (5.2 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Qihama?

August and July. August brings highs near 18 °C (64 °F) and about 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain; July highs near 18 °C (64 °F) and 131 mm (5.2 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Qihama?

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

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CairimaGansu11 km ESE7°-9°10 mm
MaimaGansu30 km NNE6°-9°10 mm
AwancangGansu51 km NNW6°-10°9.0 mm
NimaGansu69 km N6°-10°10 mm
MuxiheGansu80 km WNW4°-12°8.0 mm
OulaGansu81 km NNW5°-10°8.0 mm
LangmusiGansu98 km NE7°-7°10 mm
GahaiGansu104 km NNE5°-9°9.0 mm

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