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Skellefteå 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 6° · coldest night Saturday at -12°

The short of it: Skellefteå weather on Wednesday, 11 November 2026: local time, -7 °C (20 °F) with mostly clear skies, feeling like -10 °C (14 °F). Today’s high -2 °C (28 °F), low -7 °C (19 °F). Chance of rain 45% in the next 24 hours, about 0.7 mm (0.03 in). Warnings in force: snowstorm, heavy rain. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 04:30 local time.

SKELLEFTEÅ, Wednesday. — Skellefteå may look for snow showers this day, with the mercury climbing to about -2° before sinking to -7° by night. That is 2° colder than Skellefteå usually sees in November, when highs average 0°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the W, gusting to 6 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Tuesday looks the finest at near 6°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at -12°. Rain or snow is due on 4 of them, some 68 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Skellefteå runs from -5° at night to 0° by day, with some 55 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 21°, February the coldest at -12°, and July the wettest with 79 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from October to April. The best months to ride in are August and June.

The sun is up 6 h 46 min today, and the days are shortening by about 6 minutes each. The station stands 46 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 clear-6°-10°3 km/h–
5 AMMostly clear-7°-10°3 km/h–
6 AMClear sky-7°-11°3 km/h–
7 AMClear sky-7°-11°3 km/h–
8 AMClear sky-7°-11°3 km/h–
9 AMMostly clear-7°-11°3 km/h–
10 AMMostly clear-6°-10°3 km/h–
11 AMMostly clear-5°-9°2 km/h–
12 PMPartly cloudy-4°-8°2 km/h–
1 PMPartly cloudy-4°-7°2 km/h–
2 PMOvercast-4°-7°2 km/h–
3 PMOvercast-5°-8°3 km/h–
4 PMOvercast-5°-9°3 km/h–
5 PMOvercast-5°-9°3 km/h–
6 PMOvercast-4°-8°3 km/h–
7 PMOvercast-4°-8°4 km/h–
8 PMOvercast-3°-7°4 km/h–
9 PMOvercast-3°-6°5 km/h–
10 PMSnow showers-2°-6°5 km/h0.1 mm
11 PMSnow showers-2°-6°5 km/h0.3 mm
12 AMSnow showers-2°-6°6 km/h0.2 mm
1 AMOvercast-2°-6°7 km/h0.1 mm
2 AMOvercast-2°-6°7 km/h–
3 AMOvercast-2°-6°8 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 11): snow showers, high -2°, low -7°, 0.4 mm of rain, gusts to 11 km/h. Sun up 7:56 AM, down 2:42 PM. Bursts of snow come and go. Keep the team close to the barn.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today-7°-2°0.4 mm11 km/h6 h 46 min
Thursday-3°-1°22 mm31 km/h6 h 40 min
Friday-5°-1°38 mm34 km/h6 h 33 min
Saturday-12°-5°dry27 km/h6 h 27 min
Sunday-6°3°dry39 km/h6 h 20 min
Monday-6°2°2.7 mm7 km/h6 h 14 min
Tuesday2°6°5.2 mm28 km/h6 h 8 min

Warmest: Tuesday at 6°. Wettest: Friday, 38 mm. Strongest gusts: Sunday, 39 km/h.

The Almanac · Skellefteå Month by Month

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

November in Skellefteå, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus October
5° colder, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus December
2° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 5 min
Average wind
12 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 0°, with nights near -5°. Rain is modest, about 55 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Skellefteå in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Skellefteå by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-11°44 mm14 km/h5 h 4 min✦✦
February-4°-12°32 mm13 km/h8 h 18 min✦✦
March1°-8°34 mm14 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦
April6°-2°28 mm13 km/h15 h 2 min✦✦✦
May12°3°40 mm14 km/h18 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
June18°8°64 mm13 km/h21 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
July21°11°79 mm12 km/h20 h 6 min✦✦✦
August19°9°68 mm12 km/h16 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
September13°5°49 mm13 km/h12 h 53 min✦✦✦
October6°0°57 mm13 km/h9 h 29 min✦✦
November0°-5°55 mm12 km/h6 h 5 min✦✦
December-2°-8°51 mm12 km/h3 h 50 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Skellefteå

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Skellefteå today?

Right now it is -7 °C (20 °F) with mostly clear skies; it feels like -10 °C (14 °F). Today’s high is -2 °C (28 °F) and tonight’s low -7 °C (19 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 45%, with 0.7 mm (0.03 in) expected.

Will it rain in Skellefteå this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 4 of the next 7 days, about 68 mm (2.7 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Friday.

Are there any weather warnings for Skellefteå?

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

What is the warmest month in Skellefteå?

July, with an average high of 21 °C (69 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -12 °C (11 °F). The wettest month is July, with 79 mm (3.1 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Skellefteå?

August and June. August brings highs near 19 °C (66 °F) and about 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain; June highs near 18 °C (64 °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 Skellefteå?

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

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
VikenVästerbotten3 km SSW0°-5°55 mm
KågeVästerbotten10 km N0°-5°53 mm
MedleVästerbotten11 km W0°-5°53 mm
UrsvikenVästerbotten11 km ESE0°-5°58 mm
ErsmarkVästerbotten11 km NNW0°-5°52 mm
NylandVästerbotten11 km NW0°-5°53 mm
SkelleftehamnVästerbotten15 km ESE1°-4°58 mm
OstvikVästerbotten16 km NNE0°-6°54 mm

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