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Namsos 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 Sunday at 5° · coldest night Wednesday at -3°

The short of it: Namsos weather on Thursday, 12 November 2026: local time, -1 °C (31 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like -5 °C (23 °F). Today’s high 1 °C (33 °F), low -1 °C (30 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost warning, glass falling. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 17:45 local time.

NAMSOS, Thursday. — Light snow is the word from the Namsos station, with a high of 1° and a low of -1°. That is 3° colder than Namsos usually sees in November, when highs average 4°. Winds are light from the ENE, gusting to 13 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Sunday the pick at about 5°, while Wednesday night will be the coldest at -3°. Rain or snow is due on 5 of them, some 24 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 Namsos brings highs near 4°, lows of 1° and about 108 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 19°, February the coldest at -3°, and January the wettest with 140 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. The best months to ride in are July and August.

The sun is up 6 h 44 min today, and the days are shortening by about 6 minutes each. The station stands 81 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
NowOvercast-1°-5°7 km/h–
6 PMOvercast-1°-5°7 km/h–
7 PMOvercast-1°-5°6 km/h–
8 PMOvercast-1°-5°6 km/h–
9 PMOvercast-1°-5°5 km/h–
10 PMOvercast-1°-5°4 km/h–
11 PMOvercast-1°-5°3 km/h–
12 AMOvercast-1°-4°2 km/h–
1 AMOvercast-1°-4°2 km/h–
2 AMOvercast-1°-4°2 km/h–
3 AMOvercast-1°-4°2 km/h–
4 AMPartly cloudy-1°-4°2 km/h–
5 AMOvercast0°-4°2 km/h–
6 AMOvercast0°-3°1 km/h–
7 AMOvercast0°-3°2 km/h–
8 AMOvercast0°-3°2 km/h–
9 AMOvercast0°-4°2 km/h–
10 AMOvercast0°-3°2 km/h–
11 AMPartly cloudy0°-3°2 km/h–
12 PMMostly clear0°-3°1 km/h–
1 PMMostly clear1°-2°1 km/h–
2 PMMostly clear0°-3°2 km/h–
3 PMMostly clear0°-3°2 km/h–
4 PMMostly clear0°-3°2 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 12): light snow, high 1°, low -1°, 0.7 cm of snow, gusts to 18 km/h. Sun up 8:35 AM, down 3:19 PM. Light flakes dance over the district — winter is on the trail.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today-1°1°❄ 0.7 cm18 km/h6 h 44 min
Friday-2°1°dry6 km/h6 h 37 min
Saturday-2°3°❄ 2.4 cm + 10 mm25 km/h6 h 31 min
Sunday3°5°1.9 mm38 km/h6 h 25 min
Monday3°5°2.3 mm25 km/h6 h 18 min
Tuesday2°4°4.0 mm30 km/h6 h 12 min
Wednesday-3°2°dry16 km/h6 h 6 min

Warmest: Sunday at 5°. Most snow: Saturday, 2.4 cm of snow and 10 mm of rain. Strongest gusts: Sunday, 38 km/h.

The Almanac · Namsos Month by Month

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

November in Namsos, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus October
4° colder, 22 mm less rain
Versus December
2° warmer
Day–night spread
3°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 10 min
Average wind
17 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 4° from October to about 4°, with nights near 1°. Wet spells are common — about 108 mm, the 7th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Namsos in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Namsos by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-1°140 mm19 km/h5 h 11 min✦
February1°-3°113 mm18 km/h8 h 21 min✦
March3°-1°111 mm17 km/h11 h 28 min✦
April9°3°79 mm15 km/h14 h 59 min✦
May11°6°72 mm15 km/h18 h 27 min✦✦
June15°10°103 mm14 km/h21 h 18 min✦✦
July19°12°86 mm12 km/h19 h 56 min✦✦✦
August19°12°101 mm12 km/h16 h 26 min✦✦✦
September14°9°139 mm14 km/h12 h 53 min✦✦
October8°4°130 mm15 km/h9 h 31 min✦
November4°1°108 mm17 km/h6 h 10 min✦
December2°-1°131 mm17 km/h4 h 0 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Namsos

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Namsos today?

Right now it is -1 °C (31 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like -5 °C (23 °F). Today’s high is 1 °C (33 °F) and tonight’s low -1 °C (30 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Namsos this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 5 of the next 7 days, about 24 mm (0.95 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Saturday.

Are there any weather warnings for Namsos?

No warnings, but 2 notices are on the wire: frost warning; glass falling.

What is the warmest month in Namsos?

July, with an average high of 19 °C (66 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -3 °C (28 °F). The wettest month is January, with 140 mm (5.5 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Namsos?

July and August. July brings highs near 19 °C (66 °F) and about 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain; August highs near 19 °C (65 °F) and 101 mm (4.0 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Namsos?

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

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BangsundTrøndelag9 km SSW4°1°110 mm
SkageTrøndelag12 km E3°0°108 mm
RanemslettaTrøndelag22 km E3°0°111 mm
GrongTrøndelag39 km E3°-1°106 mm
KolvereidTrøndelag45 km N4°1°134 mm
MalmTrøndelag45 km SSW4°0°107 mm
RørvikTrøndelag46 km NNW5°1°106 mm
SnåaseTrøndelag49 km ESE3°-2°85 mm

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