Rikubetsu 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 12° · coldest night tonight at -8°
The short of it: Rikubetsu weather on Wednesday, 11 November 2026: local time, 1 °C (33 °F) with clear skies, feeling like -4 °C (24 °F). Today’s high 1 °C (35 °F), low -8 °C (18 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost warning, glass falling. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 11:30 local time.
RIKUBETSU, Wednesday. — Partly cloudy skies are the word from the Rikubetsu station, with a high of 1° and a low of -8°. A raw day by local measure — 5° below the November average of 6°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the S, gusting to 18 km/h, and the glass holds steady.
Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Friday the pick at about 12°, while tonight will be the coldest at -8°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 16 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.
By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Rikubetsu runs from -3° at night to 6° by day, with some 81 mm of rain. August is the warmest month here at 23°, January the coldest at -14°, and September the wettest with 155 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. The best months to ride in are August and July.
The sun is up 9 h 52 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 337 m above the sea.
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 | 0° | -5° | 6 km/h | – |
| 12 PM | Clear sky | 1° | -4° | 6 km/h | – |
| 1 PM | Clear sky | 1° | -3° | 6 km/h | – |
| 2 PM | Clear sky | 1° | -3° | 6 km/h | – |
| 3 PM | Clear sky | 1° | -4° | 6 km/h | – |
| 4 PM | Clear sky | -1° | -5° | 5 km/h | – |
| 5 PM | Clear sky | -2° | -6° | 4 km/h | – |
| 6 PM | Clear sky | -3° | -7° | 4 km/h | – |
| 7 PM | Clear sky | -4° | -8° | 4 km/h | – |
| 8 PM | Clear sky | -4° | -8° | 4 km/h | – |
| 9 PM | Clear sky | -4° | -8° | 4 km/h | – |
| 10 PM | Mostly clear | -4° | -8° | 4 km/h | – |
| 11 PM | Partly cloudy | -5° | -8° | 4 km/h | – |
| 12 AM | Mostly clear | -5° | -8° | 4 km/h | – |
| 1 AM | Partly cloudy | -5° | -8° | 3 km/h | – |
| 2 AM | Overcast | -4° | -8° | 3 km/h | – |
| 3 AM | Partly cloudy | -4° | -8° | 3 km/h | – |
| 4 AM | Partly cloudy | -4° | -8° | 3 km/h | – |
| 5 AM | Overcast | -5° | -8° | 3 km/h | – |
| 6 AM | Overcast | -5° | -8° | 3 km/h | – |
| 7 AM | Overcast | -4° | -8° | 3 km/h | – |
| 8 AM | Overcast | -2° | -6° | 3 km/h | – |
| 9 AM | Overcast | 1° | -3° | 5 km/h | – |
| 10 AM | Partly cloudy | 2° | -2° | 6 km/h | – |
Seven-Day Outlook · Classified
Highs in large type · pick a dayToday (Nov 11): partly cloudy, high 1°, low -8°, dry, gusts to 18 km/h. Sun up 6:12 AM, down 4:04 PM. Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.
Thursday (Nov 12): light showers, high 6°, low -5°, 0.2 mm of rain, gusts to 25 km/h. Sun up 6:14 AM, down 4:03 PM. Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.
Friday (Nov 13): overcast, high 12°, low 2°, dry, gusts to 18 km/h. Sun up 6:15 AM, down 4:02 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Saturday (Nov 14): overcast, high 11°, low 0°, dry, gusts to 9 km/h. Sun up 6:16 AM, down 4:01 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Sunday (Nov 15): light rain, high 5°, low 1°, 6.3 mm of rain, gusts to 12 km/h. Sun up 6:18 AM, down 4:00 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.
Monday (Nov 16): snow, high 3°, low -3°, 9.6 mm of rain, gusts to 35 km/h. Sun up 6:19 AM, down 3:59 PM. A steady snow whitens the ground. Drive the team with care.
Tuesday (Nov 17): overcast, high 1°, low -4°, dry, gusts to 24 km/h. Sun up 6:20 AM, down 3:58 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
The Week in Figures
| Day | Low · High | Rain | Gusts | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | -8°1° | dry | 18 km/h | 9 h 52 min | |
| Thursday | -5°6° | 0.2 mm | 25 km/h | 9 h 49 min | |
| Friday | 2°12° | dry | 18 km/h | 9 h 47 min | |
| Saturday | 0°11° | dry | 9 km/h | 9 h 45 min | |
| Sunday | 1°5° | 6.3 mm | 12 km/h | 9 h 42 min | |
| Monday | -3°3° | 9.6 mm | 35 km/h | 9 h 40 min | |
| Tuesday | -4°1° | dry | 24 km/h | 9 h 38 min |
Warmest: Friday at 12°. Wettest: Monday, 9.6 mm. Strongest gusts: Monday, 35 km/h.