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Vadsø Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

A Clear Night Under the Stars

Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.

Warmest Saturday at 1° · coldest night Friday at -7°

The short of it: Vadsø weather on Wednesday, 11 November 2026: local time, -2 °C (28 °F) with clear skies, feeling like -7 °C (19 °F). Today’s high -1 °C (30 °F), low -4 °C (25 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 06:45 local time.

VADSØ, Wednesday. — Those stepping out in Vadsø this morning will find partly cloudy skies; the afternoon should top out near -1°, the night near -4°. Old hands will call it a proper November day: the thirty-year average for Vadsø is 0°. The wind keeps up from the NW at 15 km/h, gusting to 16 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Saturday looks the finest at near 1°, while Friday night will be the coldest at -7°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 4.3 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 Vadsø brings highs near 0°, lows of -3° and about 41 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 14°, February the coldest at -9°, and July the wettest with 62 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 34 min today, and the days are shortening by about 13 minutes each. The station stands 124 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowClear sky-2°-7°10 km/h–
7 AMClear sky-2°-8°9 km/h–
8 AMClear sky-3°-8°10 km/h–
9 AMClear sky-3°-8°11 km/h–
10 AMClear sky-3°-8°11 km/h–
11 AMClear sky-3°-8°11 km/h–
12 PMClear sky-3°-8°11 km/h–
1 PMClear sky-3°-8°11 km/h–
2 PMMostly clear-3°-9°11 km/h–
3 PMMostly clear-3°-9°10 km/h–
4 PMMostly clear-4°-9°10 km/h–
5 PMMostly clear-4°-9°9 km/h–
6 PMMostly clear-4°-9°9 km/h–
7 PMClear sky-4°-9°10 km/h–
8 PMMostly clear-4°-9°9 km/h–
9 PMClear sky-4°-9°9 km/h–
10 PMClear sky-4°-9°9 km/h–
11 PMClear sky-4°-9°9 km/h–
12 AMClear sky-4°-9°9 km/h–
1 AMClear sky-4°-9°9 km/h–
2 AMClear sky-4°-9°8 km/h–
3 AMClear sky-4°-9°8 km/h–
4 AMClear sky-4°-9°7 km/h–
5 AMClear sky-4°-9°7 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 11): partly cloudy, high -1°, low -4°, dry, gusts to 19 km/h. Sun up 8:27 AM, down 1:01 PM. Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today-4°-1°dry19 km/h4 h 34 min
Thursday-6°-4°dry16 km/h4 h 22 min
Friday-7°-1°0.2 mm15 km/h4 h 10 min
Saturday-2°1°4.1 mm43 km/h3 h 57 min
Sunday-3°1°dry40 km/h3 h 45 min
Monday-1°0°dry42 km/h3 h 31 min
Tuesday-6°-1°dry36 km/h3 h 18 min

Warmest: Saturday at 1°. Wettest: Saturday, 4.1 mm. Strongest gusts: Saturday, 43 km/h.

The Almanac · Vadsø Month by Month

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

November in Vadsø, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus October
4° colder, 11 mm less rain
Versus December
2° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Oct–May
Daylight, mid-month
3 h 14 min
Average wind
21 km/h
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 0°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Vadsø in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Vadsø by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-8°39 mm23 km/hnone — polar night✦✦
February-4°-9°32 mm23 km/h7 h 1 min✦✦
March-1°-7°28 mm22 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦
April2°-3°28 mm19 km/h16 h 0 min✦✦✦
May6°2°34 mm18 km/h22 h 36 min✦✦✦
June10°6°53 mm17 km/hround the clock✦✦✦
July14°9°62 mm15 km/hround the clock✦✦✦
August14°8°60 mm14 km/h18 h 9 min✦✦✦
September10°5°48 mm17 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦
October4°1°52 mm19 km/h8 h 40 min✦✦
November0°-3°41 mm21 km/h3 h 14 min✦✦✦
December-2°-5°42 mm22 km/hnone — polar night✦✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Vadsø

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Vadsø today?

Right now it is -2 °C (28 °F) with clear skies; it feels like -7 °C (19 °F). Today’s high is -1 °C (30 °F) and tonight’s low -4 °C (25 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Vadsø this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 7 days, about 4.3 mm (0.17 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Saturday.

Are there any weather warnings for Vadsø?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: frost warning.

What is the warmest month in Vadsø?

July, with an average high of 14 °C (58 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -9 °C (16 °F). The wettest month is July, with 62 mm (2.4 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Vadsø?

July and August. July brings highs near 14 °C (58 °F) and about 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain; August highs near 14 °C (56 °F) and 60 mm (2.4 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Vadsø?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from October to May. Nights average below freezing in Nov–Apr.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KirkenesFinnmark40 km SSE-1°-5°40 mm
BjørnevatnFinnmark46 km SSE-1°-6°39 mm
VardøFinnmark61 km ENE2°-2°44 mm
BåtsfjordFinnmark62 km N0°-4°43 mm
NikelMurmansk76 km SSE-2°-7°39 mm
PechengaMurmansk82 km SE-1°-5°41 mm
ZapolyarnyyMurmansk83 km SSE-2°-6°41 mm
BerlevågFinnmark91 km NNW1°-4°39 mm

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