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Ballangen 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 Monday at 4° · coldest night Wednesday at -5°

The short of it: Ballangen weather on Tuesday, 10 November 2026: local time, -2 °C (28 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like -6 °C (21 °F). Today’s high -0 °C (31 °F), low -2 °C (28 °F). Chance of rain 30% in the next 24 hours, about 0.1 mm (0.00 in). Notices: frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 15:30 local time.

BALLANGEN, Tuesday. — Those stepping out in Ballangen this morning will find snow showers; the afternoon should top out near 0°, the night near -2°. That is 3° colder than Ballangen usually sees in November, when highs average 3°. Winds are light from the SW, gusting to 10 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Monday the pick at about 4°, while Wednesday night will be the coldest at -5°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 7.1 mm in all. 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 Ballangen brings highs near 3°, lows of -1° and about 114 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 17°, February the coldest at -6°, and January the wettest with 139 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from October to April. The best months to ride in are July and August.

The sun is up 5 h 38 min today, and the days are shortening by about 9 minutes each. The station stands 293 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowOvercast-2°-6°6 km/h–
4 PMOvercast-2°-6°6 km/h–
5 PMSnow showers-2°-6°6 km/h0.1 mm
6 PMOvercast-2°-6°6 km/h–
7 PMOvercast-2°-6°6 km/h–
8 PMOvercast-2°-6°6 km/h–
9 PMOvercast-2°-6°6 km/h–
10 PMOvercast-2°-6°6 km/h–
11 PMOvercast-2°-6°6 km/h–
12 AMPartly cloudy-2°-6°6 km/h–
1 AMPartly cloudy-2°-6°5 km/h–
2 AMPartly cloudy-3°-7°5 km/h–
3 AMPartly cloudy-3°-7°5 km/h–
4 AMPartly cloudy-3°-7°5 km/h–
5 AMPartly cloudy-3°-7°5 km/h–
6 AMPartly cloudy-3°-7°5 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy-3°-8°5 km/h–
8 AMPartly cloudy-4°-8°5 km/h–
9 AMMostly clear-4°-8°5 km/h–
10 AMMostly clear-4°-8°5 km/h–
11 AMClear sky-4°-8°5 km/h–
12 PMClear sky-4°-8°4 km/h–
1 PMClear sky-4°-8°4 km/h–
2 PMClear sky-4°-8°4 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 10): snow showers, high 0°, low -2°, 2.4 mm of rain, gusts to 15 km/h. Sun up 8:46 AM, down 2:24 PM. Bursts of snow come and go. Keep the team close to the barn.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today-2°0°2.4 mm15 km/h5 h 38 min
Wednesday-5°-2°dry10 km/h5 h 29 min
Thursday-5°-4°dry8 km/h5 h 19 min
Friday-4°-3°dry7 km/h5 h 10 min
Saturday-4°-1°0.3 mm24 km/h5 h 0 min
Sunday-2°1°0.6 mm22 km/h4 h 51 min
Monday1°4°3.8 mm16 km/h4 h 42 min

Warmest: Monday at 4°. Wettest: Monday, 3.8 mm. Strongest gusts: Saturday, 24 km/h.

The Almanac · Ballangen Month by Month

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

November in Ballangen, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus October
3° colder, 16 mm less rain
Versus December
2° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
4 h 29 min
Average wind
13 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 3°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 114 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Ballangen in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Ballangen by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-6°139 mm15 km/h2 h 43 min✦
February-1°-6°115 mm15 km/h7 h 31 min✦
March1°-5°116 mm15 km/h11 h 21 min✦
April5°0°70 mm14 km/h15 h 38 min✦✦
May9°4°77 mm14 km/h20 h 31 min✦
June13°8°82 mm14 km/hround the clock✦✦
July17°11°88 mm13 km/hround the clock✦✦✦
August16°10°100 mm12 km/h17 h 29 min✦✦
September12°7°124 mm13 km/h13 h 3 min✦✦
October6°2°130 mm14 km/h8 h 58 min✦
November3°-1°114 mm13 km/h4 h 29 min✦
December1°-4°131 mm14 km/hnone — polar night✦

Reports from the Street

What readers in Ballangen see right now · last 3 hours

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Questions Readers Ask about Ballangen

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Ballangen today?

Right now it is -2 °C (28 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like -6 °C (21 °F). Today’s high is -0 °C (31 °F) and tonight’s low -2 °C (28 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 30%, with 0.1 mm (0.00 in) expected.

Will it rain in Ballangen this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 7 days, about 7.1 mm (0.28 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Monday.

Are there any weather warnings for Ballangen?

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

What is the warmest month in Ballangen?

July, with an average high of 17 °C (62 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -6 °C (21 °F). The wettest month is January, with 139 mm (5.5 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Ballangen?

July and August. July brings highs near 17 °C (62 °F) and about 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain; August highs near 16 °C (60 °F) and 100 mm (3.9 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Ballangen?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from October to April. Nights average below freezing in Nov–Apr.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NarvikNordland27 km ENE2°-2°71 mm
EvenskjerTroms29 km NNW4°1°130 mm
BeisfjordNordland32 km E0°-5°67 mm
KjøpsvikNordland33 km SW2°-2°111 mm
LødingenNordland35 km WNW4°0°151 mm
BjerkvikNordland37 km NE2°-3°72 mm
HarstadTroms52 km NNW4°0°123 mm
BorkenesTroms55 km NNW4°1°136 mm

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