Xichuan Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast
Clear Skies Over the Prairie
Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.
Warmest Friday at 11° · coldest night tonight at -3°
The short of it: Xichuan weather on Tuesday, 10 November 2026: local time, 7 °C (45 °F) with clear skies, feeling like 4 °C (39 °F). Today’s high 8 °C (47 °F), low -3 °C (26 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Warnings in force: freezing rain. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 17:30 local time.
XICHUAN, Tuesday. — Mostly clear skies are the word from the Xichuan station, with a high of 8° and a low of -3°. That is about what a November day usually brings here, where the long-run average high is 8°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the S, gusting to 11 km/h, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.
Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Friday the pick at about 11°, while tonight will be the coldest at -3°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 12 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 Xichuan brings highs near 8°, lows of -2° and about 15 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 26°, January the coldest at -8°, and August the wettest with 104 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to February. The best months to ride in are April and June.
The sun is up 10 h 29 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 1,738 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 beneathThe hour-by-hour ledger
| Hour | Sky | Temp | Feels | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Now | Clear sky | 8° | 4° | 6 km/h | – |
| 6 PM | Clear sky | 7° | 4° | 3 km/h | – |
| 7 PM | Clear sky | 5° | 3° | 2 km/h | – |
| 8 PM | Clear sky | 4° | 1° | 2 km/h | – |
| 9 PM | Clear sky | 3° | 0° | 2 km/h | – |
| 10 PM | Clear sky | 2° | 0° | 2 km/h | – |
| 11 PM | Clear sky | 2° | -1° | 2 km/h | – |
| 12 AM | Mostly clear | 1° | -2° | 2 km/h | – |
| 1 AM | Mostly clear | 0° | -3° | 3 km/h | – |
| 2 AM | Partly cloudy | -1° | -4° | 3 km/h | – |
| 3 AM | Partly cloudy | -1° | -4° | 3 km/h | – |
| 4 AM | Partly cloudy | -1° | -4° | 3 km/h | – |
| 5 AM | Partly cloudy | 0° | -3° | 3 km/h | – |
| 6 AM | Partly cloudy | 0° | -3° | 3 km/h | – |
| 7 AM | Overcast | 0° | -3° | 3 km/h | – |
| 8 AM | Overcast | 0° | -3° | 3 km/h | – |
| 9 AM | Overcast | 1° | -2° | 3 km/h | – |
| 10 AM | Overcast | 2° | 0° | 3 km/h | – |
| 11 AM | Partly cloudy | 4° | 2° | 2 km/h | – |
| 12 PM | Partly cloudy | 6° | 3° | 2 km/h | – |
| 1 PM | Partly cloudy | 7° | 4° | 3 km/h | – |
| 2 PM | Partly cloudy | 7° | 5° | 4 km/h | – |
| 3 PM | Partly cloudy | 8° | 5° | 5 km/h | – |
| 4 PM | Partly cloudy | 8° | 5° | 5 km/h | – |
Seven-Day Outlook · Classified
Highs in large type · pick a dayToday (Nov 10): mostly clear, high 8°, low -3°, dry, gusts to 11 km/h. Sun up 7:24 AM, down 5:53 PM. A stray cloud or two drifts over the plains; the sun keeps its hold on the day.
Wednesday (Nov 11): overcast, high 8°, low -1°, dry, gusts to 11 km/h. Sun up 7:25 AM, down 5:52 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Thursday (Nov 12): freezing rain, high 10°, low 1°, 0.1 mm of rain, gusts to 12 km/h. Sun up 7:26 AM, down 5:52 PM. Freezing rain brings down branches and wires. Stay off the roads.
Friday (Nov 13): fog, high 11°, low 0°, dry, gusts to 7 km/h. Sun up 7:27 AM, down 5:51 PM. Sight is poor. Travellers urged to go slow and light their lanterns.
Saturday (Nov 14): overcast, high 11°, low 0°, dry, gusts to 19 km/h. Sun up 7:28 AM, down 5:50 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Sunday (Nov 15): light snow, high 7°, low 0°, 11 mm of rain, gusts to 29 km/h. Sun up 7:29 AM, down 5:50 PM. Light flakes dance over the district — winter is on the trail.
Monday (Nov 16): snow showers, high 4°, low -1°, 0.3 mm of rain, gusts to 10 km/h. Sun up 7:30 AM, down 5:49 PM. Bursts of snow come and go. Keep the team close to the barn.
The Week in Figures
| Day | Low · High | Rain | Gusts | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | -3°8° | dry | 11 km/h | 10 h 29 min | |
| Wednesday | -1°8° | dry | 11 km/h | 10 h 27 min | |
| Thursday | 1°10° | 0.1 mm | 12 km/h | 10 h 26 min | |
| Friday | 0°11° | dry | 7 km/h | 10 h 24 min | |
| Saturday | 0°11° | dry | 19 km/h | 10 h 22 min | |
| Sunday | 0°7° | 11 mm | 29 km/h | 10 h 21 min | |
| Monday | -1°4° | 0.3 mm | 10 km/h | 10 h 19 min |
Warmest: Friday at 11°. Wettest: Sunday, 11 mm. Strongest gusts: Sunday, 29 km/h.