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Raphoe Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Broken Cloud Under the Moon

Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

Warmest Sunday at 8° · coldest night Wednesday at -3°

The short of it: Raphoe weather on Friday, 13 November 2026: local time, 0 °C (33 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like -3 °C (27 °F). Today’s high 8 °C (46 °F), low -0 °C (31 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Warnings in force: black ice likely. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 06:45 local time.

RAPHOE, Friday. — Raphoe may look for light rain this day, with the mercury climbing to about 8° before sinking to 0° by night. A raw day by local measure — 3° below the November average of 10°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the SSW, gusting to 6 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Sunday the pick at about 8°, while Wednesday night will be the coldest at -3°. Not a drop is expected in that time. 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 Raphoe brings highs near 10°, lows of 5° and about 180 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 18°, February the coldest at 3°, and November the wettest with 180 mm. The best months to ride in are July and August.

The sun is up 8 h 32 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 84 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
NowPartly cloudy1°-2°3 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy0°-3°3 km/h–
8 AMFog0°-3°3 km/h–
9 AMFog0°-3°4 km/h–
10 AMPartly cloudy2°-1°4 km/h–
11 AMPartly cloudy5°2°4 km/h–
12 PMOvercast6°4°6 km/h–
1 PMOvercast7°4°8 km/h–
2 PMPartly cloudy8°4°8 km/h–
3 PMOvercast7°4°7 km/h–
4 PMOvercast7°4°6 km/h–
5 PMOvercast6°3°5 km/h–
6 PMOvercast5°2°5 km/h–
7 PMOvercast4°1°5 km/h–
8 PMOvercast3°0°4 km/h–
9 PMOvercast3°0°5 km/h–
10 PMOvercast3°-1°5 km/h–
11 PMOvercast2°-1°6 km/h–
12 AMOvercast2°-1°6 km/h–
1 AMMostly clear2°-2°6 km/h–
2 AMPartly cloudy2°-2°6 km/h–
3 AMOvercast2°-1°6 km/h–
4 AMPartly cloudy3°-1°6 km/h–
5 AMOvercast3°-1°7 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 13): light rain, high 8°, low 0°, 0.2 mm of rain, gusts to 14 km/h. Sun up 7:58 AM, down 4:30 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today0°8°0.2 mm14 km/h8 h 32 min
Saturday2°8°0.6 mm31 km/h8 h 29 min
Sunday1°8°0.7 mm45 km/h8 h 26 min
Monday0°5°dry15 km/h8 h 23 min
Tuesday-1°6°dry18 km/h8 h 19 min
Wednesday-3°4°dry5 km/h8 h 16 min
Thursday-2°6°dry13 km/h8 h 12 min

Warmest: Sunday at 8°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: Sunday, 45 km/h.

The Almanac · Raphoe Month by Month

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

November in Raphoe, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus October
3° colder, 10 mm more rain
Versus December
2° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 17 min
Average wind
18 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 10°, nights near 5°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 180 mm.

Raphoe in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Raphoe by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January8°3°166 mm20 km/h7 h 46 min✦
February8°3°133 mm19 km/h9 h 36 min✦
March10°4°111 mm19 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦
April12°6°93 mm17 km/h14 h 1 min✦✦
May15°8°89 mm16 km/h16 h 5 min✦✦
June17°10°107 mm15 km/h17 h 18 min✦✦✦
July18°12°130 mm14 km/h16 h 48 min✦✦✦
August18°12°132 mm14 km/h14 h 56 min✦✦✦
September17°10°130 mm15 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦
October13°8°170 mm17 km/h10 h 21 min✦✦
November10°5°180 mm18 km/h8 h 17 min✦✦
December8°3°180 mm18 km/h7 h 13 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Raphoe

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Raphoe today?

Right now it is 0 °C (33 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like -3 °C (27 °F). Today’s high is 8 °C (46 °F) and tonight’s low -0 °C (31 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Raphoe this week?

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

Are there any weather warnings for Raphoe?

Yes: black ice likely. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Raphoe?

July, with an average high of 18 °C (65 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average 3 °C (37 °F). The wettest month is November, with 180 mm (7.1 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Raphoe?

July and August. July brings highs near 18 °C (65 °F) and about 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain; August highs near 18 °C (64 °F) and 132 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 Raphoe?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 3 °C (37 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ConvoyUlster5 km WSW10°5°182 mm
LeifearUlster9 km ESE10°5°187 mm
StrabaneNorthern Ireland10 km SE10°5°187 mm
LetterkennyUlster12 km NW10°6°185 mm
Sion MillsNorthern Ireland13 km SE10°5°198 mm
BallybofeyUlster14 km SW10°5°194 mm
New BuildingsNorthern Ireland18 km ENE10°5°175 mm
CastledergNorthern Ireland19 km S10°5°190 mm

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