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Smiltene Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Grey Sky Settles Over the Town

Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

Warmest Wednesday at 8° · coldest night Monday at 0°

The short of it: Smiltene weather on Friday, 13 November 2026: local time, 4 °C (38 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like -2 °C (29 °F). Today’s high 4 °C (38 °F), low 1 °C (33 °F). Chance of rain 45% in the next 24 hours, about 1.5 mm (0.06 in). Notices: frost possible. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 13:30 local time.

SMILTENE, Friday. — Folk about town may expect snow grains today, the mercury reaching near 4° and falling to 1° after dark. Old hands will call it a proper November day: the thirty-year average for Smiltene is 4°. A brisk wind blows from the SSW, gusting to 32 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Wednesday looks the finest at near 8°, while Monday night will be the coldest at 0°. Rain or snow is due on 5 of them, some 27 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Smiltene runs from -1° at night to 4° by day, with some 60 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 23°, February the coldest at -8°, and August the wettest with 85 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. The best months to ride in are May and September.

The sun is up 8 h 10 min today, and the days are shortening by about 4 minutes each. The station stands 161 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 cloudy4°-2°13 km/h–
2 PMOvercast3°-2°12 km/h–
3 PMPartly cloudy3°-2°12 km/h–
4 PMOvercast3°-2°12 km/h–
5 PMPartly cloudy3°-2°10 km/h–
6 PMPartly cloudy3°-2°10 km/h–
7 PMPartly cloudy3°-2°11 km/h–
8 PMPartly cloudy2°-2°10 km/h–
9 PMPartly cloudy2°-2°11 km/h–
10 PMPartly cloudy2°-3°11 km/h–
11 PMPartly cloudy2°-3°12 km/h–
12 AMPartly cloudy2°-3°12 km/h–
1 AMOvercast2°-3°12 km/h–
2 AMOvercast2°-2°11 km/h–
3 AMOvercast3°-2°11 km/h–
4 AMDrizzle2°-2°11 km/h0.3 mm
5 AMLight rain2°-2°11 km/h0.1 mm
6 AMOvercast2°-2°12 km/h–
7 AMLight showers2°-2°12 km/h0.2 mm
8 AMOvercast2°-2°12 km/h0.1 mm
9 AMOvercast2°-2°11 km/h0.1 mm
10 AMLight showers2°-2°11 km/h0.2 mm
11 AMLight showers3°-2°11 km/h0.2 mm
12 PMLight showers3°-1°11 km/h0.3 mm

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 13): snow grains, high 4°, low 1°, 0.6 cm of snow, gusts to 32 km/h. Sun up 7:55 AM, down 4:05 PM. Fine icy grains fall from a heavy sky. Mind your footing.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today1°4°❄ 0.6 cm32 km/h8 h 10 min
Saturday1°4°2.0 mm32 km/h8 h 6 min
Sunday0°7°dry31 km/h8 h 2 min
Monday0°2°dry34 km/h7 h 59 min
Tuesday1°4°5.7 mm30 km/h7 h 55 min
Wednesday2°8°6.0 mm33 km/h7 h 51 min
Thursday5°7°12 mm18 km/h7 h 47 min

Warmest: Wednesday at 8°. Wettest: Thursday, 12 mm of rain. Strongest gusts: Monday, 34 km/h.

The Almanac · Smiltene Month by Month

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

November in Smiltene, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus October
6° colder, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus December
4° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 52 min
Average wind
12 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from October to about 4°, with nights near -1°. Wet spells are common — about 60 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Smiltene in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Smiltene by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-8°44 mm12 km/h7 h 16 min✦✦
February-1°-8°35 mm12 km/h9 h 20 min✦✦
March3°-5°37 mm12 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦
April11°1°37 mm11 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
May18°5°50 mm11 km/h16 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
June21°9°71 mm10 km/h17 h 58 min✦✦✦
July23°12°72 mm9 km/h17 h 22 min✦✦✦
August22°11°85 mm9 km/h15 h 14 min✦✦✦
September17°7°60 mm10 km/h12 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
October10°3°66 mm11 km/h10 h 10 min✦✦
November4°-1°60 mm12 km/h7 h 52 min✦✦
December0°-5°47 mm13 km/h6 h 38 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Smiltene

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Smiltene today?

Right now it is 4 °C (38 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like -2 °C (29 °F). Today’s high is 4 °C (38 °F) and tonight’s low 1 °C (33 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 45%, with 1.9 mm (0.07 in) expected.

Will it rain in Smiltene this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 5 of the next 7 days, about 27 mm (1.1 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Thursday.

Are there any weather warnings for Smiltene?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: frost possible.

What is the warmest month in Smiltene?

July, with an average high of 23 °C (74 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -8 °C (18 °F). The wettest month is August, with 85 mm (3.3 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Smiltene?

May and September. May brings highs near 18 °C (64 °F) and about 50 mm (2.0 in) of rain; September highs near 17 °C (62 °F) and 60 mm (2.4 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Smiltene?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. Nights average below freezing in Nov–Mar.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
StrenčiValmiera26 km NNW4°0°60 mm
SedaValmiera27 km NNW4°0°60 mm
ValmieraValmiera31 km WNW4°0°61 mm
PriekuļiCēsis Municipality35 km WSW3°0°58 mm
ValkaValka40 km N4°-1°58 mm
CēsisCēsis Municipality40 km WSW3°0°58 mm
ValgaValgamaa40 km NNE4°-1°57 mm
VecpiebalgaCēsis Municipality41 km S3°-1°62 mm

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