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Shangpa 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 Saturday at 12° · coldest night tonight at -1°

The short of it: Shangpa weather on Friday, 13 November 2026: local time, 5 °C (41 °F) with clear skies, feeling like 2 °C (35 °F). Today’s high 11 °C (51 °F), low -1 °C (29 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Warnings in force: storm warning, glass falling fast. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 19:15 local time.

SHANGPA, Friday. — Folk about town may expect freezing fog today, the mercury reaching near 11° and falling to -1° after dark. Old hands will call it a proper November day: the thirty-year average for Shangpa is 12°. Winds are light from the W, gusting to 32 km/h, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Saturday the pick at about 12°, while tonight will be the coldest at -1°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 37 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 Shangpa brings highs near 12°, lows of 0° and about 22 mm of rain over the month. August is the warmest month here at 19°, January the coldest at -4°, and August the wettest with 163 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from January to February. The best months to ride in are May and November.

The sun is up 10 h 53 min today, and the days are shortening by about 1 minutes each. The station stands 2,985 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
NowMostly clear6°2°8 km/h–
8 PMClear sky4°1°6 km/h–
9 PMClear sky3°0°6 km/h–
10 PMMostly clear3°-1°6 km/h–
11 PMMostly clear2°-1°6 km/h–
12 AMPartly cloudy2°-1°5 km/h–
1 AMFog2°-1°4 km/h–
2 AMFog2°-1°4 km/h–
3 AMFog1°-1°3 km/h–
4 AMFog1°-1°2 km/h–
5 AMFog0°-2°2 km/h–
6 AMClear sky2°-1°2 km/h–
7 AMClear sky2°-1°3 km/h–
8 AMClear sky1°-2°2 km/h–
9 AMClear sky3°0°3 km/h–
10 AMClear sky5°3°2 km/h–
11 AMClear sky8°5°3 km/h–
12 PMClear sky10°7°7 km/h–
1 PMClear sky12°8°9 km/h–
2 PMClear sky12°8°11 km/h–
3 PMClear sky12°7°11 km/h–
4 PMClear sky11°6°11 km/h–
5 PMClear sky10°5°11 km/h–
6 PMClear sky8°4°10 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 13): freezing fog, high 11°, low -1°, dry, gusts to 36 km/h. Sun up 7:41 AM, down 6:34 PM. A cold fog has settled over the ground — dress warm, settlers.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today-1°11°dry36 km/h10 h 53 min
Saturday0°12°dry55 km/h10 h 51 min
Sunday1°10°dry84 km/h10 h 50 min
Monday3°10°dry76 km/h10 h 49 min
Tuesday-1°11°dry62 km/h10 h 48 min
Wednesday2°11°dry50 km/h10 h 47 min
Thursday4°7°37 mm52 km/h10 h 46 min

Warmest: Saturday at 12°. Wettest: Thursday, 37 mm of rain. Strongest gusts: Sunday, 84 km/h.

The Almanac · Shangpa Month by Month

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

November in Shangpa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus October
4° colder, 48 mm less rain
Versus December
3° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Jan–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 47 min
Average wind
6 km/h
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Much like October: highs about 12°, nights near 0°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Shangpa in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Shangpa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January8°-4°22 mm6 km/h10 h 37 min✦✦✦
February9°-3°49 mm7 km/h11 h 13 min✦✦
March11°0°88 mm9 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦
April13°3°83 mm9 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦
May16°7°62 mm9 km/h13 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
June18°10°103 mm8 km/h13 h 49 min✦✦✦
July19°12°162 mm8 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦✦
August19°11°163 mm6 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦✦
September18°10°99 mm7 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
October15°6°70 mm7 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦
November12°0°22 mm6 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
December9°-3°9.0 mm6 km/h10 h 27 min✦✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Shangpa

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Shangpa today?

Right now it is 5 °C (41 °F) with clear skies; it feels like 2 °C (35 °F). Today’s high is 11 °C (51 °F) and tonight’s low -1 °C (29 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Shangpa this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 7 days, about 37 mm (1.5 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Thursday.

Are there any weather warnings for Shangpa?

Yes: storm warning; glass falling fast. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Shangpa?

August, with an average high of 19 °C (66 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -4 °C (24 °F). The wettest month is August, with 163 mm (6.4 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Shangpa?

May and November. May brings highs near 16 °C (61 °F) and about 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain; November highs near 12 °C (53 °F) and 22 mm (0.87 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Shangpa?

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

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
YingpanYunnan56 km SSE20°7°23 mm
JindingYunnan72 km SE15°3°20 mm
JudianYunnan81 km ENE17°5°17 mm
ShiguYunnan100 km E17°5°17 mm
JiuheYunnan105 km E15°3°17 mm
JinhuaYunnan105 km ESE18°4°18 mm
LiukuYunnan119 km S22°11°26 mm
LushuiYunnan122 km S22°10°26 mm

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