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Melbu 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 8° · coldest night Tuesday at 1°

The short of it: Melbu weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, 7 °C (45 °F) with light rain, feeling like 3 °C (38 °F). Today’s high 8 °C (46 °F), low 5 °C (41 °F). Chance of rain 90% in the next 24 hours, about 16 mm (0.61 in). Warnings in force: snow warning, heavy rain. Source: Open-Meteo forecast models, updated 08:00 local time.

MELBU, Sunday. — Those stepping out in Melbu this morning will find snow showers; the afternoon should top out near 8°, the night near 5°. Count it a gift: 4° above the November average of 4° for these parts. The wind keeps up from the W at 19 km/h, gusting to 20 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Of the 3 days ahead, today looks the finest at near 8°, while Tuesday night will be the coldest at 1°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 37 mm in all. Nights run 4° milder than the November norm of 1°.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Melbu runs from 1° at night to 4° by day, with some 131 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 15°, February the coldest at -4°, and October the wettest with 144 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 53 min today, and the days are shortening by about 10 minutes each. The station stands 0 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 rain7°3°13 km/h1.2 mm
9 AMLight rain8°4°10 km/h1.2 mm
10 AMLight rain8°4°10 km/h1.2 mm
11 AMLight rain8°4°12 km/h1.1 mm
12 PMLight rain8°3°17 km/h1.1 mm
1 PMLight rain8°2°20 km/h1.1 mm
2 PMLight rain8°2°21 km/h1.7 mm
3 PMLight rain8°2°21 km/h1.7 mm
4 PMLight rain8°2°21 km/h1.7 mm
5 PMLight rain8°1°23 km/h0.9 mm
6 PMLight rain7°0°25 km/h0.9 mm
7 PMLight rain7°-1°26 km/h0.9 mm
8 PMLight showers6°-1°25 km/h0.2 mm
9 PMLight showers6°-2°24 km/h0.2 mm
10 PMLight showers5°-2°23 km/h0.2 mm
11 PMSnow showers5°-3°23 km/h0.1 mm
12 AMSnow showers5°-3°23 km/h0.1 mm
1 AMSnow showers4°-3°23 km/h0.1 mm
2 AMPartly cloudy4°-3°23 km/h–
3 AMPartly cloudy4°-3°22 km/h–
4 AMPartly cloudy4°-3°21 km/h–
5 AMPartly cloudy4°-3°20 km/h–
6 AMPartly cloudy4°-3°18 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy4°-3°18 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): snow showers, high 8°, low 5°, 20 mm of rain, gusts to 32 km/h. Sun up 8:47 AM, down 2:40 PM. Bursts of snow come and go. Keep the team close to the barn.

The Almanac · Melbu Month by Month

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

November in Melbu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus October
2° colder, 13 mm less rain
Versus December
2° warmer
Day–night spread
3°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
4 h 24 min
Average wind
19 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 4°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 131 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Melbu in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Melbu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-2°122 mm24 km/h2 h 32 min✦
February0°-4°108 mm21 km/h7 h 28 min✦
March1°-3°105 mm19 km/h11 h 21 min✦
April4°0°88 mm16 km/h15 h 40 min✦
May8°4°78 mm16 km/h20 h 39 min✦
June12°7°65 mm15 km/hround the clock✦✦✦
July15°10°71 mm14 km/hround the clock✦✦
August14°10°86 mm14 km/h17 h 32 min✦✦
September11°7°125 mm15 km/h13 h 3 min✦✦
October6°3°144 mm16 km/h8 h 57 min✦
November4°1°131 mm19 km/h4 h 24 min✦
December2°-1°133 mm21 km/hnone — polar night✦

Questions Readers Ask about Melbu

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Melbu today?

Right now it is 7 °C (45 °F) with light rain; it feels like 3 °C (38 °F). Today’s high is 8 °C (46 °F) and tonight’s low 5 °C (41 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 90%, with 16 mm (0.61 in) expected.

Will it rain in Melbu this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 3 days, about 37 mm (1.5 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Today.

Are there any weather warnings for Melbu?

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

What is the warmest month in Melbu?

July, with an average high of 15 °C (59 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -4 °C (26 °F). The wettest month is October (144 mm (5.7 in)), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Melbu?

June and July. June brings highs near 12 °C (53 °F) and about 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain; July highs near 15 °C (59 °F) and 71 mm (2.8 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Melbu?

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
StokmarknesNordland8 km NNE5°1°132 mm
SvolværNordland31 km SSW4°1°106 mm
SortlandNordland33 km NE6°2°129 mm
SigerfjordNordland33 km ENE5°2°133 mm
StrandNordland34 km NE6°2°132 mm
KabelvågNordland35 km SSW4°0°112 mm
MyreNordland47 km NNE6°2°130 mm
LødingenNordland50 km E4°0°151 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