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Jakaba 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 Monday at 39° · coldest night Friday at 20°

The short of it: Jakaba weather on Wednesday, 11 November 2026: local time, 31 °C (88 °F) with clear skies, feeling like 34 °C (92 °F). Today’s high 37 °C (99 °F), low 21 °C (70 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Warnings in force: heat warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 19:15 local time.

JAKABA, Wednesday. — Folk about town may expect fog today, the mercury reaching near 37° and falling to 21° after dark. That is some 2° milder than a typical November afternoon in Jakaba, where the average high is 35°. Winds are light from the WSW, gusting to 2 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Monday the pick at about 39°, while Friday 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 Jakaba brings highs near 35°, lows of 20° and about 2.0 mm of rain over the month. April is the warmest month here at 39°, January the coldest at 16°, and August the wettest with 199 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 29 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowClear sky32°34°1 km/h–
8 PMClear sky30°32°2 km/h–
9 PMMostly clear28°30°2 km/h–
10 PMMostly clear27°29°2 km/h–
11 PMMostly clear26°28°2 km/h–
12 AMMostly clear24°25°5 km/h–
1 AMMostly clear22°24°4 km/h–
2 AMClear sky21°24°3 km/h–
3 AMClear sky21°24°3 km/h–
4 AMClear sky21°24°3 km/h–
5 AMClear sky21°24°2 km/h–
6 AMClear sky20°23°2 km/h–
7 AMClear sky20°23°2 km/h–
8 AMMostly clear21°24°3 km/h–
9 AMClear sky25°28°3 km/h–
10 AMClear sky28°30°5 km/h–
11 AMClear sky31°32°6 km/h–
12 PMClear sky33°34°7 km/h–
1 PMClear sky36°35°7 km/h–
2 PMMostly clear37°36°7 km/h–
3 PMMostly clear37°36°8 km/h–
4 PMMostly clear37°36°8 km/h–
5 PMMostly clear36°36°6 km/h–
6 PMClear sky33°35°3 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 11): fog, high 37°, low 21°, dry, gusts to 12 km/h. Sun up 6:57 AM, down 6:29 PM. Sight is poor. Travellers urged to go slow and light their lanterns.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today21°37°dry12 km/h11 h 32 min
Thursday20°37°dry16 km/h11 h 32 min
Friday20°38°dry17 km/h11 h 31 min
Saturday21°37°dry14 km/h11 h 31 min
Sunday21°39°dry18 km/h11 h 30 min
Monday21°39°dry19 km/h11 h 29 min
Tuesday22°38°dry14 km/h11 h 29 min

Warmest: Monday at 39°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: Monday, 19 km/h.

The Almanac · Jakaba Month by Month

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

November in Jakaba, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus October
1° warmer, 49 mm less rain
Versus December
1° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 29 min
Average wind
5 km/h
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Jakaba in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Jakaba by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January34°16°0.0 mm7 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦
February36°18°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦
March38°20°0.0 mm7 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
April39°22°0.0 mm8 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦
May38°24°3.0 mm9 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦
June36°25°59 mm9 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦
July32°24°152 mm8 km/h12 h 51 min✦✦
August31°24°199 mm6 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦
September32°23°165 mm5 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
October34°23°51 mm5 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
November35°20°2.0 mm5 km/h11 h 29 min✦✦✦
December34°17°0.0 mm6 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Jakaba

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Jakaba today?

Right now it is 31 °C (88 °F) with clear skies; it feels like 34 °C (92 °F). Today’s high is 37 °C (99 °F) and tonight’s low 21 °C (70 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Jakaba this week?

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

Are there any weather warnings for Jakaba?

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

What is the warmest month in Jakaba?

April, with an average high of 39 °C (101 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average 16 °C (60 °F). The wettest month is August, with 199 mm (7.8 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Jakaba?

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 (93 °F) and 0.0 mm (0.00 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Jakaba?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 16 °C (60 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KuntaurCentral River2 km NNW35°20°2.0 mm
WassuCentral River5 km N35°20°2.0 mm
SukutaCentral River5 km SW35°20°3.0 mm
MadinaCentral River6 km N35°20°2.0 mm
SarujaCentral River12 km SSW35°20°3.0 mm
Brikama BaCentral River14 km SSW36°20°3.0 mm
Brikama NdingCentral River14 km SSW36°20°3.0 mm
JakhalyCentral River14 km SW35°20°3.0 mm

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