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Strand 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: Strand weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, 5 °C (41 °F) with light rain, feeling like 1 °C (34 °F). Today’s high 7 °C (44 °F), low 4 °C (40 °F). Chance of rain 90% in the next 24 hours, about 34 mm (1.3 in). Warnings in force: heavy rain. Source: Open-Meteo forecast models, updated 03:00 local time.

STRAND, Sunday. — Rain is the word from the Strand station, with a high of 7° and a low of 4°. That is about what a November day usually brings here, where the long-run average high is 6°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the WSW, gusting to 24 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

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 4 of them, some 52 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 Strand brings highs near 6°, lows of 2° and about 132 mm of rain over the month. August is the warmest month here at 15°, February the coldest at -2°, and October the wettest with 151 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. The best months to ride in are June and August.

The sun is up 5 h 47 min today, and the days are shortening by about 10 minutes each. The station stands 178 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 rain5°1°9 km/h1.6 mm
4 AMLight rain5°2°6 km/h2.3 mm
5 AMRain5°2°7 km/h2.9 mm
6 AMLight rain6°0°21 km/h1.7 mm
7 AMLight rain6°2°15 km/h0.8 mm
8 AMLight rain7°2°15 km/h2.3 mm
9 AMLight rain7°1°20 km/h1.2 mm
10 AMLight rain7°2°18 km/h0.6 mm
11 AMLight rain7°2°19 km/h0.9 mm
12 PMLight rain7°1°19 km/h2.0 mm
1 PMLight rain7°1°20 km/h1.3 mm
2 PMLight rain7°1°20 km/h0.5 mm
3 PMOvercast6°0°21 km/h–
4 PMOvercast6°0°22 km/h0.2 mm
5 PMLight rain6°0°20 km/h1.1 mm
6 PMLight rain6°0°22 km/h1.7 mm
7 PMLight rain6°0°21 km/h1.6 mm
8 PMLight rain6°0°22 km/h1.3 mm
9 PMLight rain6°0°22 km/h1.4 mm
10 PMLight rain6°0°22 km/h1.2 mm
11 PMLight rain6°0°21 km/h1.4 mm
12 AMLight rain7°0°23 km/h1.7 mm
1 AMLight rain7°0°25 km/h2.1 mm
2 AMLight rain6°0°23 km/h2.4 mm

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): rain, high 7°, low 4°, 31 mm of rain, gusts to 49 km/h. Sun up 8:47 AM, down 2:34 PM. A proper soaking is due — the telegraph runs hot between stations.

The Almanac · Strand Month by Month

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

November in Strand, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus October
2° colder, 19 mm less rain
Versus December
1° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
4 h 16 min
Average wind
15 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 6°, nights near 2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 132 mm, the 4th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Strand in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Strand by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-1°129 mm19 km/h2 h 18 min✦
February2°-2°107 mm17 km/h7 h 25 min✦
March3°-1°100 mm17 km/h11 h 20 min✦
April6°1°78 mm15 km/h15 h 42 min✦
May9°5°78 mm15 km/h20 h 49 min✦
June11°7°66 mm15 km/hround the clock✦✦✦
July15°10°77 mm13 km/hround the clock✦✦
August15°10°92 mm12 km/h17 h 37 min✦✦
September12°8°137 mm14 km/h13 h 4 min✦✦
October8°4°151 mm15 km/h8 h 55 min✦
November6°2°132 mm15 km/h4 h 16 min✦
December4°1°138 mm17 km/hnone — polar night✦

Questions Readers Ask about Strand

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Strand today?

Right now it is 5 °C (41 °F) with light rain; it feels like 1 °C (34 °F). Today’s high is 7 °C (44 °F) and tonight’s low 4 °C (40 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 90%, with 34 mm (1.3 in) expected.

Will it rain in Strand this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 4 of the next 7 days, about 52 mm (2.1 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Today.

Are there any weather warnings for Strand?

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

What is the warmest month in Strand?

August, with an average high of 15 °C (59 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -2 °C (28 °F). The wettest month is October (151 mm (5.9 in)), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Strand?

June and August. June brings highs near 11 °C (52 °F) and about 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain; August highs near 15 °C (59 °F) and 92 mm (3.6 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Strand?

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

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SortlandNordland2 km W6°2°129 mm
SigerfjordNordland6 km SSE5°2°133 mm
StokmarknesNordland26 km SW5°1°132 mm
MyreNordland28 km NNW6°2°130 mm
BorkenesTroms30 km ENE4°1°136 mm
MelbuNordland34 km SW4°1°131 mm
LødingenNordland39 km SE4°0°151 mm
HarstadTroms45 km ENE4°0°123 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