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Basse Santa Su 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 Thursday at 37° · coldest night Thursday at 20°

The short of it: Basse Santa Su weather on Friday, 13 November 2026: local time, 29 °C (85 °F) with clear skies, feeling like 35 °C (95 °F). Today’s high 35 °C (96 °F), low 20 °C (69 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Warnings in force: heat warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 19:30 local time.

BASSE SANTA SU, Friday. — Those stepping out in Basse Santa Su this morning will find mostly clear skies; the afternoon should top out near 35°, the night near 20°. That is about what a November day usually brings here, where the long-run average high is 36°. Winds are light from the SSW, gusting to 3 km/h, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Thursday the pick at about 37°, while Thursday night will be the coldest at 20°. The week looks dry — no rain worth measuring. No frost is in sight.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Basse Santa Su brings highs near 36°, lows of 19° and about 4.0 mm of rain over the month. April is the warmest month here at 40°, January the coldest at 15°, and August the wettest with 224 mm. The best months to ride in are January and December.

The sun is up 11 h 32 min today, and the days are shortening by about 1 minutes each. The station stands 31 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowClear sky30°36°2 km/h–
8 PMClear sky29°34°2 km/h–
9 PMClear sky27°32°3 km/h–
10 PMClear sky26°31°3 km/h–
11 PMClear sky25°30°3 km/h–
12 AMClear sky25°30°3 km/h–
1 AMClear sky25°29°4 km/h–
2 AMMostly clear24°29°5 km/h–
3 AMMostly clear24°29°5 km/h–
4 AMMostly clear24°29°5 km/h–
5 AMPartly cloudy24°29°4 km/h–
6 AMPartly cloudy23°28°4 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy23°28°4 km/h–
8 AMMostly clear24°29°5 km/h–
9 AMMostly clear26°31°7 km/h–
10 AMPartly cloudy29°34°6 km/h–
11 AMPartly cloudy31°36°4 km/h–
12 PMPartly cloudy32°38°2 km/h–
1 PMMostly clear33°40°1 km/h–
2 PMMostly clear34°40°2 km/h–
3 PMOvercast35°39°4 km/h–
4 PMOvercast35°38°4 km/h–
5 PMOvercast34°37°3 km/h–
6 PMOvercast31°37°2 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 13): mostly clear, high 35°, low 20°, dry, gusts to 13 km/h. Sun up 6:55 AM, down 6:27 PM. A stray cloud or two drifts over the plains; the sun keeps its hold on the day.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today20°35°dry13 km/h11 h 32 min
Saturday23°35°dry14 km/h11 h 32 min
Sunday21°36°dry10 km/h11 h 31 min
Monday22°37°dry11 km/h11 h 30 min
Tuesday22°36°dry9 km/h11 h 30 min
Wednesday23°36°dry15 km/h11 h 29 min
Thursday20°37°dry12 km/h11 h 29 min

Warmest: Thursday at 37°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: Wednesday, 15 km/h.

The Almanac · Basse Santa Su Month by Month

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

November in Basse Santa Su, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus October
1° warmer, 53 mm less rain
Versus December
1° warmer
Day–night spread
17°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 30 min
Average wind
4 km/h
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Basse Santa Su in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Basse Santa Su by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January34°15°0.0 mm6 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦
February36°18°1.0 mm8 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦
March39°21°0.0 mm7 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
April40°23°1.0 mm8 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦
May40°25°10 mm8 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦✦
June36°25°71 mm9 km/h12 h 54 min✦
July33°24°163 mm7 km/h12 h 50 min✦✦
August31°23°224 mm6 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦
September32°23°199 mm5 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
October34°23°57 mm4 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦
November36°19°4.0 mm4 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦
December34°15°1.0 mm6 km/h11 h 21 min✦✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Basse Santa Su

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Basse Santa Su today?

Right now it is 29 °C (85 °F) with clear skies; it feels like 35 °C (95 °F). Today’s high is 35 °C (96 °F) and tonight’s low 20 °C (69 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Basse Santa Su this week?

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

Are there any weather warnings for Basse Santa Su?

Yes: heat warning. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Basse Santa Su?

April, with an average high of 40 °C (105 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average 15 °C (59 °F). The wettest month is August, with 224 mm (8.8 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Basse Santa Su?

January and December. January brings highs near 34 °C (93 °F) and about 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain; December highs near 34 °C (94 °F) and 1.0 mm (0.04 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Basse Santa Su?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 15 °C (59 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AlohungariUpper River2 km WNW36°19°4.0 mm
KumbijaUpper River6 km SE35°19°4.0 mm
KerewanUpper River6 km N35°19°3.0 mm
SabiUpper River9 km S35°19°4.0 mm
Demba KundaUpper River9 km SW36°19°4.0 mm
Daba KundaUpper River9 km W35°19°3.0 mm
FaratoUpper River10 km N36°19°3.0 mm
SanundingUpper River11 km ESE35°19°4.0 mm

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