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Nikel 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 Tuesday at 1° · coldest night Tuesday at -10°

The short of it: Nikel weather on Monday, 16 November 2026: local time, -5 °C (24 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like -10 °C (13 °F). Today’s high -3 °C (28 °F), low -7 °C (19 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Warnings in force: ice after rain. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 01:15 local time.

NIKEL, Monday. — Folk about town may expect an overcast sky today, the mercury reaching near -3° and falling to -7° after dark. Old hands will call it a proper November day: the thirty-year average for Nikel is -2°. The wind keeps up from the SW at 20 km/h, gusting to 21 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 5 days ahead, Tuesday looks the finest at near 1°, while Tuesday night will be the coldest at -10°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 8.7 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 Nikel brings highs near -2°, lows of -7° and about 39 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 16°, February the coldest at -14°, and July the wettest with 73 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 5 min today, and the days are shortening by about 12 minutes each. The station stands 104 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-5°-11°13 km/h–
2 AMOvercast-4°-10°13 km/h–
3 AMOvercast-4°-9°13 km/h–
4 AMOvercast-3°-9°13 km/h–
5 AMOvercast-3°-8°13 km/h–
6 AMOvercast-3°-8°13 km/h–
7 AMOvercast-3°-8°14 km/h–
8 AMOvercast-3°-8°12 km/h–
9 AMOvercast-3°-8°13 km/h–
10 AMOvercast-3°-8°13 km/h–
11 AMOvercast-3°-8°12 km/h–
12 PMOvercast-3°-8°11 km/h–
1 PMPartly cloudy-3°-8°11 km/h–
2 PMPartly cloudy-3°-9°11 km/h–
3 PMPartly cloudy-4°-9°10 km/h–
4 PMPartly cloudy-4°-9°8 km/h–
5 PMPartly cloudy-5°-9°7 km/h–
6 PMPartly cloudy-5°-9°6 km/h–
7 PMPartly cloudy-5°-9°6 km/h–
8 PMPartly cloudy-6°-10°6 km/h–
9 PMMostly clear-6°-10°5 km/h–
10 PMMostly clear-7°-11°4 km/h–
11 PMMostly clear-7°-11°4 km/h–
12 AMPartly cloudy-8°-12°4 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 16): overcast, high -3°, low -7°, dry, gusts to 23 km/h. Sun up 10:40 AM, down 2:45 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today-7°-3°dry23 km/h4 h 5 min
Tuesday-10°1°❄ 0.8 cm32 km/h3 h 54 min
Wednesday-4°1°❄ 4.4 cm + 1.0 mm32 km/h3 h 42 min
Thursday-5°-2°dry23 km/h3 h 30 min
Friday-5°-4°dry23 km/h3 h 17 min

Warmest: Tuesday at 1°. Most snow: Wednesday, 4.4 cm of snow and 1.0 mm of rain. Strongest gusts: Wednesday, 32 km/h.

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The Almanac · Nikel Month by Month

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

November in Nikel, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus October
5° colder, 21 mm less rain
Versus December
2° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Oct–May
Daylight, mid-month
3 h 47 min
Average wind
13 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 5° against October, to near -2°; nights run about -7°. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Nikel in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Nikel by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-6°-14°36 mm14 km/h1 h 0 min✦✦
February-7°-14°29 mm14 km/h7 h 13 min✦✦
March-3°-11°32 mm15 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦
April2°-5°32 mm14 km/h15 h 51 min✦✦✦
May7°0°44 mm13 km/h21 h 33 min✦✦✦
June12°5°61 mm13 km/hround the clock✦✦✦
July16°9°73 mm12 km/hround the clock✦✦✦
August14°8°67 mm10 km/h17 h 52 min✦✦✦
September10°4°52 mm12 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦
October3°-1°60 mm13 km/h8 h 47 min✦✦
November-2°-7°39 mm13 km/h3 h 47 min✦✦
December-5°-11°40 mm13 km/hnone — polar night✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Nikel

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Nikel today?

Right now it is -5 °C (24 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like -10 °C (13 °F). Today’s high is -3 °C (28 °F) and tonight’s low -7 °C (19 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Nikel this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 5 days, about 8.7 mm (0.34 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Wednesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Nikel?

Yes: ice after rain. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Nikel?

July, with an average high of 16 °C (61 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -14 °C (7 °F). The wettest month is July, with 73 mm (2.9 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Nikel?

July and August. July brings highs near 16 °C (61 °F) and about 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain; August highs near 14 °C (58 °F) and 67 mm (2.6 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Nikel?

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

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ZapolyarnyyMurmansk23 km E-2°-6°41 mm
BjørnevatnFinnmark30 km NNW-1°-6°39 mm
KirkenesFinnmark36 km N-1°-5°40 mm
PechengaMurmansk39 km ENE-1°-5°41 mm
VadsøFinnmark76 km NNW0°-3°41 mm
ZaozërskMurmansk87 km E0°-4°36 mm
VidyayevoMurmansk102 km E0°-5°36 mm
VerkhnetulomskiyMurmansk109 km SE-2°-7°33 mm

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