Kirkenes Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast
Broken Cloud Under the Moon
Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.
Warmest Wednesday at 3° · coldest night Monday at -6°
The short of it: Kirkenes weather on Sunday, 15 November 2026: local time, 1 °C (33 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like -6 °C (21 °F). Today’s high 2 °C (35 °F), low -6 °C (21 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Warnings in force: black ice likely. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 04:45 local time.
KIRKENES, Sunday. — Folk about town may expect an overcast sky today, the mercury reaching near 2° and falling to -6° after dark. That is some 2° milder than a typical November afternoon in Kirkenes, where the average high is -1°. The wind keeps up from the WNW at 29 km/h, gusting to 28 km/h, and the glass holds steady.
Of the 7 days ahead, Wednesday looks the finest at near 3°, while Monday night will be the coldest at -6°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 10 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 Kirkenes brings highs near -1°, lows of -5° and about 40 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 16°, February the coldest at -12°, and July the wettest with 67 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 4 h 1 min today, and the days are shortening by about 13 minutes each. The station stands 67 m above the sea.
The Hours to Come
Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneathThe hour-by-hour ledger
| Hour | Sky | Temp | Feels | Wind | Rain · Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Now | Overcast | 1° | -5° | 18 km/h | – |
| 5 AM | Partly cloudy | 0° | -6° | 19 km/h | – |
| 6 AM | Mostly clear | 0° | -6° | 18 km/h | – |
| 7 AM | Mostly clear | 0° | -6° | 15 km/h | – |
| 8 AM | Mostly clear | -1° | -7° | 17 km/h | – |
| 9 AM | Mostly clear | -1° | -8° | 17 km/h | – |
| 10 AM | Partly cloudy | -2° | -8° | 19 km/h | – |
| 11 AM | Partly cloudy | -1° | -8° | 18 km/h | – |
| 12 PM | Mostly clear | -2° | -8° | 16 km/h | – |
| 1 PM | Mostly clear | -3° | -9° | 15 km/h | – |
| 2 PM | Clear sky | -3° | -9° | 14 km/h | – |
| 3 PM | Clear sky | -4° | -10° | 16 km/h | – |
| 4 PM | Clear sky | -4° | -10° | 15 km/h | – |
| 5 PM | Clear sky | -4° | -10° | 14 km/h | – |
| 6 PM | Clear sky | -5° | -10° | 13 km/h | – |
| 7 PM | Clear sky | -5° | -10° | 12 km/h | – |
| 8 PM | Mostly clear | -5° | -10° | 12 km/h | – |
| 9 PM | Partly cloudy | -5° | -11° | 12 km/h | – |
| 10 PM | Clear sky | -6° | -11° | 11 km/h | – |
| 11 PM | Clear sky | -6° | -12° | 11 km/h | – |
| 12 AM | Mostly clear | -6° | -12° | 11 km/h | – |
| 1 AM | Mostly clear | -6° | -12° | 10 km/h | – |
| 2 AM | Mostly clear | -6° | -11° | 9 km/h | – |
| 3 AM | Mostly clear | -6° | -11° | 9 km/h | – |
Seven-Day Outlook · Classified
Highs in large type · pick a dayToday (Nov 15): overcast, high 2°, low -6°, dry, gusts to 29 km/h. Sun up 8:43 AM, down 12:44 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Monday (Nov 16): light snow, high -3°, low -6°, 0.1 cm of snow, gusts to 21 km/h. Sun up 8:49 AM, down 12:38 PM. Light flakes dance over the district — winter is on the trail.
Tuesday (Nov 17): light snow, high 2°, low -5°, 2.8 cm of snow, gusts to 26 km/h. Sun up 8:56 AM, down 12:32 PM. Light flakes dance over the district — winter is on the trail.
Wednesday (Nov 18): light snow, high 3°, low 0°, 1.0 cm of snow and 3.6 mm of rain, gusts to 32 km/h. Sun up 9:02 AM, down 12:26 PM. Light flakes dance over the district — winter is on the trail.
Thursday (Nov 19): light rain, high 0°, low -6°, dry, gusts to 10 km/h. Sun up 9:09 AM, down 12:20 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.
Friday (Nov 20): light rain, high 2°, low 0°, dry, gusts to 32 km/h. Sun up 9:16 AM, down 12:13 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.
Saturday (Nov 21): overcast, high 2°, low -3°, dry, gusts to 39 km/h. Sun up 9:24 AM, down 12:06 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
The Week in Figures
| Day | Low · High | Rain · Snow | Gusts | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | -6°2° | dry | 29 km/h | 4 h 1 min | |
| Monday | -6°-3° | dry | 21 km/h | 3 h 49 min | |
| Tuesday | -5°2° | ❄ 2.8 cm | 26 km/h | 3 h 36 min | |
| Wednesday | 0°3° | ❄ 1.0 cm + 3.6 mm | 32 km/h | 3 h 24 min | |
| Thursday | -6°0° | dry | 10 km/h | 3 h 11 min | |
| Friday | 0°2° | dry | 32 km/h | 2 h 57 min | |
| Saturday | -3°2° | dry | 39 km/h | 2 h 42 min |
Warmest: Wednesday at 3°. Most snow: Wednesday, 1.0 cm of snow and 3.6 mm of rain. Strongest gusts: Saturday, 39 km/h.