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Älta Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

A Clear Night Under the Stars

A stray cloud or two drifts over the plains; the sun keeps its hold on the day.

Warmest Tuesday at 5° · coldest night Friday at -3°

The short of it: Älta weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, 1 °C (34 °F) with mostly clear skies, feeling like -2 °C (29 °F). Today’s high 5 °C (40 °F), low 0 °C (32 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Warnings in force: black ice likely. Source: Open-Meteo forecast models, updated 00:30 local time.

ÄLTA, Sunday. — Folk about town may expect fog today, the mercury reaching near 5° and falling to 0° after dark. Old hands will call it a proper November day: the thirty-year average for Älta is 5°. Winds are light from the W, gusting to 10 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Tuesday looks the finest at near 5°, while Friday night will be the coldest at -3°. The week looks dry — no rain worth measuring. 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 Älta brings highs near 5°, lows of 1° and about 61 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 22°, February the coldest at -4°, and June the wettest with 68 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 8 h 15 min today, and the days are shortening by about 5 minutes each. The station stands 30 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowMostly clear1°-2°4 km/h–
1 AMMostly clear1°-2°4 km/h–
2 AMMostly clear1°-2°3 km/h–
3 AMMostly clear1°-2°3 km/h–
4 AMMostly clear1°-2°3 km/h–
5 AMMostly clear1°-2°3 km/h–
6 AMPartly cloudy1°-2°3 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy1°-2°3 km/h–
8 AMPartly cloudy1°-2°3 km/h–
9 AMMostly clear1°-2°3 km/h–
10 AMClear sky2°0°3 km/h–
11 AMClear sky3°1°4 km/h–
12 PMMostly clear4°1°4 km/h–
1 PMMostly clear5°2°4 km/h–
2 PMPartly cloudy4°2°4 km/h–
3 PMPartly cloudy3°0°4 km/h–
4 PMOvercast2°-1°5 km/h–
5 PMFog1°-2°5 km/h–
6 PMFog1°-3°6 km/h–
7 PMOvercast0°-3°6 km/h–
8 PMOvercast0°-3°6 km/h–
9 PMOvercast1°-3°6 km/h–
10 PMOvercast2°-2°5 km/h–
11 PMOvercast2°-2°6 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): fog, high 5°, low 0°, dry, gusts to 15 km/h. Sun up 7:23 AM, down 3:38 PM. Sight is poor. Travellers urged to go slow and light their lanterns.

The Almanac · Älta Month by Month

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

November in Älta, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus October
5° colder, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus December
3° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 31 min
Average wind
15 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from October to about 5°, with nights near 1°. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 4th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Älta in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Älta by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-4°39 mm17 km/h6 h 51 min✦✦✦
February1°-4°31 mm16 km/h9 h 7 min✦✦✦
March4°-3°30 mm15 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦✦
April9°1°30 mm14 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦
May15°5°37 mm14 km/h16 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
June19°10°68 mm14 km/h18 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
July22°13°66 mm13 km/h17 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
August21°12°65 mm13 km/h15 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
September16°9°52 mm14 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
October10°4°57 mm15 km/h10 h 2 min✦✦✦
November5°1°61 mm15 km/h7 h 31 min✦✦
December3°-2°53 mm16 km/h6 h 8 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Älta

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Älta today?

Right now it is 1 °C (34 °F) with mostly clear skies; it feels like -2 °C (29 °F). Today’s high is 5 °C (40 °F) and tonight’s low 0 °C (32 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Älta this week?

No — the next 7 days look dry, with no rain worth measuring.

Are there any weather warnings for Älta?

Yes: black ice likely. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Älta?

July, with an average high of 22 °C (72 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -4 °C (24 °F). The wettest month is June (68 mm (2.7 in)), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Älta?

July and August. July brings highs near 22 °C (72 °F) and about 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain; August highs near 21 °C (70 °F) and 65 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 Älta?

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
TrångsundStockholm5 km SW6°1°63 mm
FisksätraStockholm5 km NE6°1°61 mm
NackaStockholm5 km NNW6°1°57 mm
SaltsjöbadenStockholm7 km ENE6°2°61 mm
SödermalmStockholm8 km NW6°1°57 mm
ÅrstaStockholm8 km WNW6°1°57 mm
BrevikStockholm9 km N6°1°56 mm
BooStockholm9 km NE6°1°60 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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