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Norilsk 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 Wednesday at -1° · coldest night Saturday at -14°

The short of it: Norilsk weather on Sunday, 15 November 2026: local time, -13 °C (9 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like -19 °C (-2 °F). Today’s high -11 °C (13 °F), low -13 °C (8 °F). Snow likely in the next 24 hours, about 3 cm (1.2 in) of snow. Warnings in force: hard frost. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 23:15 local time.

NORILSK, Sunday. — Light snow is the word from the Norilsk station, with a high of -11° and a low of -13°. Count it a gift: 6° above the November average of -17° for these parts. A brisk wind blows from the SE, gusting to 18 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Wednesday the pick at about -1°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at -14°. Rain or snow is due on 4 of them, some 18 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 Norilsk brings highs near -17°, lows of -23° and about 41 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 19°, January the coldest at -29°, and August the wettest with 64 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 19 min today, and the days are shortening by about 12 minutes each. The station stands 139 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
NowPartly cloudy-13°-19°10 km/h–
12 AMOvercast-12°-19°12 km/h–
1 AMOvercast-12°-19°14 km/h–
2 AMOvercast-12°-19°16 km/h–
3 AMOvercast-11°-19°17 km/h–
4 AMOvercast-11°-19°19 km/h–
5 AMOvercast-11°-19°20 km/h–
6 AMOvercast-11°-19°22 km/h–
7 AMOvercast-10°-18°22 km/h–
8 AMOvercast-10°-18°24 km/h–
9 AMLight snow-9°-18°25 km/h❄ 0.1 cm
10 AMLight snow-9°-18°27 km/h❄ 0.3 cm
11 AMLight snow-8°-18°27 km/h❄ 0.3 cm
12 PMLight snow-8°-17°27 km/h❄ 0.1 cm
1 PMLight snow-8°-17°28 km/h❄ 0.1 cm
2 PMLight snow-8°-17°27 km/h❄ 0.2 cm
3 PMLight snow-7°-16°26 km/h❄ 0.2 cm
4 PMLight snow-7°-15°25 km/h❄ 0.3 cm
5 PMLight snow-7°-15°24 km/h❄ 0.4 cm
6 PMLight snow-6°-14°22 km/h❄ 0.4 cm
7 PMLight snow-6°-13°19 km/h❄ 0.3 cm
8 PMLight snow-5°-12°15 km/h❄ 0.2 cm
9 PMLight snow-5°-10°10 km/h❄ 0.1 cm
10 PMLight snow-4°-9°7 km/h❄ 0.1 cm

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 15): light snow, high -11°, low -13°, 0.1 cm of snow, gusts to 18 km/h. Sun up 10:41 AM, down 3:00 PM. Light flakes dance over the district — winter is on the trail.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today-13°-11°dry18 km/h4 h 19 min
Monday-12°-4°❄ 3.2 cm45 km/h4 h 7 min
Tuesday-4°-1°❄ 3.4 cm28 km/h3 h 56 min
Wednesday-3°-1°❄ 2.6 cm34 km/h3 h 44 min
Thursday-4°-3°dry18 km/h3 h 32 min
Friday-10°-4°❄ 2.3 cm10 km/h3 h 19 min
Saturday-14°-10°dry7 km/h3 h 7 min

Warmest: Wednesday at -1°. Most snow: Tuesday, 3.4 cm of snow. Strongest gusts: Monday, 45 km/h.

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The Almanac · Norilsk Month by Month

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

November in Norilsk, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus October
12° colder, 18 mm less rain
Versus December
4° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Oct–May
Daylight, mid-month
3 h 49 min
Average wind
17 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 12° from October to about -17°, with nights near -23°. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Norilsk in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Norilsk by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-23°-29°37 mm19 km/h1 h 10 min✦✦
February-22°-29°31 mm17 km/h7 h 14 min✦✦
March-14°-23°32 mm19 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦
April-6°-15°33 mm18 km/h15 h 50 min✦✦
May2°-6°36 mm18 km/h21 h 29 min✦✦
June14°5°51 mm16 km/hround the clock✦✦✦
July19°11°56 mm16 km/hround the clock✦✦✦✦
August15°8°64 mm15 km/h17 h 51 min✦✦✦
September7°2°60 mm16 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦
October-4°-9°59 mm17 km/h8 h 48 min✦
November-17°-23°41 mm17 km/h3 h 49 min✦✦
December-21°-28°42 mm19 km/hnone — polar night✦✦

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Questions Readers Ask about Norilsk

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Norilsk today?

Right now it is -13 °C (9 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like -19 °C (-2 °F). Today’s high is -11 °C (13 °F) and tonight’s low -13 °C (8 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 60%, with 4.3 mm (0.17 in) expected.

Will it rain in Norilsk this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 4 of the next 7 days, about 18 mm (0.70 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Tuesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Norilsk?

Yes: hard frost. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Norilsk?

July, with an average high of 19 °C (66 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -29 °C (-21 °F). The wettest month is August, with 64 mm (2.5 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Norilsk?

July and August. July brings highs near 19 °C (66 °F) and about 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain; August highs near 15 °C (59 °F) and 64 mm (2.5 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Norilsk?

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

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TalnakhKrasnoyarsk Krai17 km NNE-18°-24°38 mm
KayyerkanKrasnoyarsk Krai18 km W-17°-24°40 mm
DudinkaKrasnoyarsk Krai80 km W-17°-25°45 mm
SnezhnogorskKrasnoyarsk Krai141 km S-16°-23°40 mm
KaraulKrasnoyarsk Krai208 km WNW-16°-23°32 mm
IgarkaKrasnoyarsk Krai220 km SSW-17°-25°42 mm
SvetlogorskKrasnoyarsk Krai269 km S-16°-24°41 mm
TazovskyYamalo-Nenets440 km WSW-15°-22°29 mm

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