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Båtsfjord 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 Thursday at 2° · coldest night Saturday at -5°

The short of it: Båtsfjord weather on Sunday, 15 November 2026: local time, 1 °C (33 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like -6 °C (20 °F). Today’s high 2 °C (35 °F), low -1 °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 13:45 local time.

BÅTSFJORD, Sunday. — Those stepping out in Båtsfjord this morning will find snow showers; the afternoon should top out near 2°, the night near -1°. That is some 2° milder than a typical November afternoon in Båtsfjord, where the average high is 0°. The wind keeps up from the WNW at 33 km/h, gusting to 29 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Thursday the pick at about 2°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at -5°. Rain or snow is due on 3 of them, some 21 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Båtsfjord runs from -4° at night to 0° by day, with some 43 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 13°, February the coldest at -9°, and October the wettest with 70 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from October to May. The best months to ride in are July and August.

The sun is up 3 h 19 min today, and the days are shortening by about 20 minutes each. The station stands 202 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
NowOvercast1°-6°20 km/h–
2 PMOvercast1°-7°20 km/h–
3 PMOvercast1°-7°21 km/h–
4 PMOvercast1°-7°21 km/h–
5 PMOvercast1°-7°21 km/h–
6 PMPartly cloudy1°-7°20 km/h–
7 PMPartly cloudy0°-7°20 km/h–
8 PMPartly cloudy0°-7°19 km/h–
9 PMPartly cloudy0°-7°18 km/h–
10 PMPartly cloudy-1°-7°17 km/h–
11 PMPartly cloudy-1°-7°16 km/h–
12 AMPartly cloudy-1°-6°14 km/h–
1 AMPartly cloudy-1°-6°14 km/h–
2 AMPartly cloudy0°-6°13 km/h–
3 AMPartly cloudy0°-5°11 km/h–
4 AMPartly cloudy0°-5°9 km/h–
5 AMPartly cloudy-1°-5°9 km/h–
6 AMPartly cloudy-1°-5°9 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy-2°-6°9 km/h–
8 AMPartly cloudy-2°-7°9 km/h–
9 AMPartly cloudy-2°-7°9 km/h–
10 AMPartly cloudy-2°-7°8 km/h–
11 AMPartly cloudy-3°-8°8 km/h–
12 PMPartly cloudy-3°-8°8 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 15): snow showers, high 2°, low -1°, dry, gusts to 42 km/h. Sun up 9:05 AM, down 12:24 PM. Bursts of snow come and go. Keep the team close to the barn.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today-1°2°dry42 km/h3 h 19 min
Monday-5°0°dry29 km/h3 h 3 min
Tuesday-3°-1°dry15 km/h2 h 46 min
Wednesday-1°1°❄ 2.5 cm55 km/h2 h 29 min
Thursday-4°2°❄ 1.8 cm + 7.9 mm55 km/h2 h 9 min
Friday-4°-1°dry11 km/h1 h 47 min
Saturday-5°1°dry13 km/h1 h 20 min

Warmest: Thursday at 2°. Most snow: Thursday, 1.8 cm of snow and 7.9 mm of rain. Strongest gusts: Thursday, 55 km/h.

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The Almanac · Båtsfjord Month by Month

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

November in Båtsfjord, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus October
4° colder, 27 mm less rain
Versus December
2° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Oct–May
Daylight, mid-month
2 h 38 min
Average wind
23 km/h
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 0°, nights near -4°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 43 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Båtsfjord in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Båtsfjord by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-8°45 mm28 km/hnone — polar night✦✦
February-4°-9°38 mm27 km/h6 h 50 min✦✦
March-2°-7°43 mm24 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦
April1°-3°39 mm21 km/h16 h 9 min✦✦✦
May5°1°41 mm19 km/hround the clock✦✦✦
June9°5°59 mm18 km/hround the clock✦✦
July13°8°62 mm17 km/hround the clock✦✦✦
August13°8°59 mm15 km/h18 h 24 min✦✦✦
September9°5°57 mm18 km/h13 h 11 min✦✦
October4°1°70 mm22 km/h8 h 33 min✦✦
November0°-4°43 mm23 km/h2 h 38 min✦✦✦
December-2°-6°47 mm27 km/hnone — polar night✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Båtsfjord

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Båtsfjord today?

Right now it is 1 °C (33 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like -6 °C (20 °F). Today’s high is 2 °C (35 °F) and tonight’s low -1 °C (31 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Båtsfjord this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 3 of the next 7 days, about 21 mm (0.81 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Thursday.

Are there any weather warnings for Båtsfjord?

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

What is the warmest month in Båtsfjord?

July, with an average high of 13 °C (56 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -9 °C (16 °F). The wettest month is October, with 70 mm (2.8 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Båtsfjord?

July and August. July brings highs near 13 °C (56 °F) and about 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain; August highs near 13 °C (55 °F) and 59 mm (2.3 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Båtsfjord?

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

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BerlevågFinnmark34 km NW1°-4°39 mm
VardøFinnmark59 km ESE2°-2°44 mm
VadsøFinnmark62 km S0°-3°41 mm
MehamnFinnmark82 km NW1°-4°43 mm
KjøllefjordFinnmark93 km WNW0°-4°41 mm
KirkenesFinnmark102 km S-1°-5°40 mm
BjørnevatnFinnmark108 km S-1°-6°39 mm
UtsjokiLapland129 km SW-3°-10°31 mm

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