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Harstad Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Rain Clouds the View

A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

Warmest today at 7° · coldest night Thursday at -5°

The short of it: Harstad weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, 6 °C (44 °F) with light rain, feeling like 2 °C (36 °F). Today’s high 7 °C (44 °F), low 3 °C (37 °F). Chance of rain 90% in the next 24 hours, about 16 mm (0.65 in). Notices: glass falling, fresh wind, frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 16:15 local time.

HARSTAD, Sunday. — Folk about town may expect light rain today, the mercury reaching near 7° and falling to 3° after dark. That is some 3° milder than a typical November afternoon in Harstad, where the average high is 4°. A brisk wind blows from the SW, gusting to 33 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Of the 7 days ahead, today looks the finest at near 7°, while Thursday night will be the coldest at -5°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 40 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Harstad runs from 0° at night to 4° by day, with some 123 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 15°, February the coldest at -5°, and October the wettest with 152 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. The best months to ride in are June and July.

The sun is up 5 h 47 min today, and the days are shortening by about 10 minutes each. The station stands 239 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowLight rain6°2°12 km/h0.8 mm
5 PMLight rain6°2°13 km/h0.4 mm
6 PMLight rain6°2°13 km/h1.1 mm
7 PMLight rain6°2°13 km/h1.3 mm
8 PMLight rain6°1°14 km/h1.2 mm
9 PMLight rain7°2°14 km/h1.2 mm
10 PMLight rain7°2°15 km/h1.2 mm
11 PMLight rain7°2°16 km/h1.3 mm
12 AMLight rain7°1°19 km/h0.7 mm
1 AMLight rain7°1°19 km/h0.2 mm
2 AMLight rain6°0°19 km/h0.2 mm
3 AMLight rain6°0°19 km/h1.0 mm
4 AMLight rain6°0°19 km/h1.5 mm
5 AMLight rain6°0°19 km/h1.6 mm
6 AMLight rain6°0°19 km/h1.7 mm
7 AMLight rain5°-1°21 km/h0.8 mm
8 AMOvercast5°-2°22 km/h–
9 AMOvercast4°-3°23 km/h–
10 AMOvercast4°-3°23 km/h–
11 AMOvercast4°-3°21 km/h–
12 PMSnow showers3°-3°18 km/h0.1 mm
1 PMSnow showers3°-3°12 km/h0.1 mm
2 PMPartly cloudy2°-3°13 km/h–
3 PMPartly cloudy2°-3°13 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): light rain, high 7°, low 3°, 31 mm of rain, gusts to 39 km/h. Sun up 8:43 AM, down 2:30 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today3°7°31 mm39 km/h5 h 47 min
Monday0°7°7.9 mm54 km/h5 h 38 min
Tuesday-4°-1°dry16 km/h5 h 28 min
Wednesday-4°-4°dry10 km/h5 h 18 min
Thursday-5°-4°dry10 km/h5 h 8 min
Friday-5°-3°0.5 mm13 km/h4 h 59 min
Saturday-4°-3°0.7 mm14 km/h4 h 49 min

Warmest: today at 7°. Wettest: today, 31 mm. Strongest gusts: Monday, 54 km/h.

The Almanac · Harstad Month by Month

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

November in Harstad, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus October
3° colder, 29 mm less rain
Versus December
2° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
4 h 12 min
Average wind
16 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 4°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 123 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Harstad in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Harstad by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-4°140 mm19 km/h2 h 10 min✦
February0°-5°111 mm18 km/h7 h 23 min✦
March2°-3°117 mm18 km/h11 h 20 min✦
April5°0°77 mm15 km/h15 h 43 min✦
May9°4°72 mm15 km/h20 h 55 min✦
June12°8°70 mm15 km/hround the clock✦✦✦
July15°11°80 mm13 km/hround the clock✦✦
August15°10°96 mm12 km/h17 h 39 min✦✦
September12°7°132 mm14 km/h13 h 4 min✦✦
October6°3°152 mm16 km/h8 h 54 min✦
November4°0°123 mm16 km/h4 h 12 min✦
December2°-2°139 mm18 km/hnone — polar night✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Harstad

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Harstad today?

Right now it is 6 °C (44 °F) with light rain; it feels like 2 °C (36 °F). Today’s high is 7 °C (44 °F) and tonight’s low 3 °C (37 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 90%, with 16 mm (0.65 in) expected.

Will it rain in Harstad this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 7 days, about 40 mm (1.6 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Today.

Are there any weather warnings for Harstad?

No warnings, but 3 notices are on the wire: glass falling; fresh wind; frost warning.

What is the warmest month in Harstad?

July, with an average high of 15 °C (59 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -5 °C (23 °F). The wettest month is October, with 152 mm (6.0 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Harstad?

June and July. June brings highs near 12 °C (53 °F) and about 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain; July highs near 15 °C (59 °F) and 80 mm (3.1 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Harstad?

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

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BorkenesTroms15 km W4°1°136 mm
EvenskjerTroms24 km S4°1°130 mm
MyreNordland41 km NW4°0°116 mm
SigerfjordNordland45 km WSW5°2°133 mm
StrandNordland45 km WSW6°2°132 mm
SortlandNordland47 km WSW6°2°129 mm
LødingenNordland48 km SSW4°0°151 mm
BjerkvikNordland50 km ESE2°-3°72 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

“Weather is the only news that never grows stale. Each morning the sky writes its own front page, and we at Wanted Weather are but its telegraph operators.”— J. Whitmore, Editor