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Leknes 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: Leknes 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.

LEKNES, Thursday. — Those stepping out in Leknes this morning will find an overcast sky; the afternoon should top out near -1°, the night near -2°. That is 7° colder than Leknes usually sees in November, when highs average 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 Leknes runs from 2° at night to 7° by day, with some 215 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 17°, 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 41 min
Wednesday-1°1°dry18 km/h4 h 31 min

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

The Almanac · Leknes Month by Month

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

November in Leknes, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus October
2° colder, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus December
2° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
4 h 36 min
Average wind
21 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 215 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Leknes in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Leknes by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-2°202 mm26 km/h2 h 55 min✦
February2°-3°180 mm23 km/h7 h 34 min✦
March2°-3°163 mm22 km/h11 h 22 min✦
April6°1°105 mm17 km/h15 h 35 min✦
May11°5°86 mm17 km/h20 h 22 min✦✦
June13°7°72 mm16 km/hround the clock✦✦
July17°10°70 mm14 km/hround the clock✦✦✦✦
August16°9°111 mm15 km/h17 h 25 min✦✦✦
September13°7°171 mm18 km/h13 h 2 min✦✦
October9°4°218 mm18 km/h9 h 0 min✦
November7°2°215 mm21 km/h4 h 36 min✦
December5°0°226 mm23 km/hnone — polar night✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Leknes

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Leknes 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 Leknes 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 Leknes?

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

What is the warmest month in Leknes?

July, with an average high of 17 °C (62 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -3 °C (26 °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 Leknes?

July and August. July brings highs near 17 °C (62 °F) and about 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain; August highs near 16 °C (61 °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 Leknes?

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

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GravdalNordland4 km SW7°2°213 mm
BallstadNordland9 km SSW7°2°211 mm
StamsundNordland10 km E6°2°180 mm
EvjenNordland14 km NNE6°1°198 mm
KabelvågNordland36 km ENE4°0°112 mm
SvolværNordland41 km ENE4°1°106 mm
MelbuNordland63 km NE4°1°131 mm
SørlandNordland66 km SW6°4°211 mm

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