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Ballstad Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Nearly Cloudless Day Ahead

A stray cloud or two drifts over the plains; the sun keeps its hold on the day.

Warmest Sunday at 4° · coldest night Friday at -5°

The short of it: Ballstad weather on Thursday, 12 November 2026: local time, -1 °C (30 °F) with mostly clear skies, feeling like -6 °C (22 °F). Today’s high -1 °C (31 °F), low -2 °C (28 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Warnings in force: heavy snow. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 13:15 local time.

BALLSTAD, Thursday. — Ballstad may look for an overcast sky this day, with the mercury climbing to about -1° before sinking to -2° by night. A raw day by local measure — 8° below the November average of 7°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the E, gusting to 12 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Sunday looks the finest at near 4°, while Friday night will be the coldest at -5°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 15 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Ballstad runs from 2° at night to 7° by day, with some 211 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 16°, February the coldest at -3°, and December the wettest with 226 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to April. The best months to ride in are July and August.

The sun is up 5 h 26 min today, and the days are shortening by about 9 minutes each. The station stands 59 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowMostly clear-1°-6°6 km/h–
2 PMMostly clear-1°-6°6 km/h–
3 PMPartly cloudy-1°-6°6 km/h–
4 PMOvercast-1°-6°6 km/h–
5 PMPartly cloudy-1°-6°6 km/h–
6 PMOvercast-1°-5°6 km/h–
7 PMOvercast-1°-5°7 km/h–
8 PMOvercast-1°-5°7 km/h–
9 PMOvercast-1°-5°7 km/h–
10 PMOvercast-1°-5°7 km/h–
11 PMOvercast-1°-5°7 km/h–
12 AMOvercast-1°-5°7 km/h–
1 AMOvercast-1°-5°6 km/h–
2 AMOvercast-1°-5°6 km/h–
3 AMOvercast-1°-5°6 km/h–
4 AMPartly cloudy-1°-5°6 km/h–
5 AMOvercast-1°-5°5 km/h–
6 AMOvercast-1°-5°5 km/h–
7 AMOvercast-2°-6°5 km/h–
8 AMOvercast-2°-6°5 km/h–
9 AMOvercast-2°-6°4 km/h–
10 AMPartly cloudy-2°-6°4 km/h–
11 AMPartly cloudy-2°-6°4 km/h–
12 PMPartly cloudy-2°-6°4 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 12): overcast, high -1°, low -2°, dry, gusts to 14 km/h. Sun up 9:06 AM, down 2:32 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today-2°-1°dry14 km/h5 h 26 min
Friday-5°-1°dry13 km/h5 h 17 min
Saturday-5°3°3.9 mm43 km/h5 h 8 min
Sunday2°4°11 mm37 km/h4 h 59 min
Monday-1°2°dry23 km/h4 h 50 min
Tuesday1°1°dry21 km/h4 h 40 min
Wednesday-1°1°dry18 km/h4 h 32 min

Warmest: Sunday at 4°. Wettest: Sunday, 11 mm. Strongest gusts: Saturday, 43 km/h.

The Almanac · Ballstad Month by Month

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

November in Ballstad, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus October
2° colder, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus December
2° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
4 h 39 min
Average wind
22 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 7°, nights near 2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 211 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Ballstad in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Ballstad by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-1°201 mm26 km/h2 h 59 min✦
February2°-3°177 mm23 km/h7 h 35 min✦
March3°-2°153 mm23 km/h11 h 22 min✦
April6°1°99 mm18 km/h15 h 35 min✦
May11°5°82 mm17 km/h20 h 19 min✦✦
June13°7°72 mm16 km/hround the clock✦✦
July16°10°71 mm14 km/hround the clock✦✦✦
August16°10°111 mm15 km/h17 h 24 min✦✦
September13°8°172 mm18 km/h13 h 2 min✦✦
October9°4°217 mm19 km/h9 h 1 min✦
November7°2°211 mm22 km/h4 h 39 min✦
December5°0°226 mm24 km/hnone — polar night✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Ballstad

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Ballstad today?

Right now it is -1 °C (30 °F) with mostly clear skies; it feels like -6 °C (22 °F). Today’s high is -1 °C (31 °F) and tonight’s low -2 °C (28 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Ballstad this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 7 days, about 15 mm (0.57 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Sunday.

Are there any weather warnings for Ballstad?

Yes: heavy snow. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Ballstad?

July, with an average high of 16 °C (61 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -3 °C (28 °F). The wettest month is December, with 226 mm (8.9 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Ballstad?

July and August. July brings highs near 16 °C (61 °F) and about 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain; August highs near 16 °C (60 °F) and 111 mm (4.4 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Ballstad?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to April. Nights average below freezing in Jan–Mar.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GravdalNordland5 km N7°2°213 mm
LeknesNordland9 km NNE7°2°215 mm
StamsundNordland14 km ENE6°2°180 mm
EvjenNordland23 km NNE6°1°198 mm
KabelvågNordland41 km ENE4°0°112 mm
SvolværNordland46 km ENE4°1°106 mm
SørlandNordland58 km SW6°4°211 mm
MelbuNordland70 km NE4°1°131 mm

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