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Viken 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 today at 8° · coldest night Saturday at -4°

The short of it: Viken weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, 6 °C (43 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like 2 °C (36 °F). Today’s high 8 °C (46 °F), low 3 °C (38 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost possible. Source: Open-Meteo forecast models, updated 07:00 local time.

VIKEN, Sunday. — Folk about town may expect an overcast sky today, the mercury reaching near 8° and falling to 3° after dark. Count it a gift: 7° above the November average of 0° for these parts. The wind keeps up from the W at 16 km/h, gusting to 21 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons today the pick at about 8°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at -4°. Rain or snow is due on 5 of them, some 72 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 Viken brings highs near 0°, lows of -5° and about 55 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 20°, February the coldest at -11°, and July the wettest with 82 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 7 h 6 min today, and the days are shortening by about 7 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
NowOvercast6°2°10 km/h–
8 AMOvercast6°2°10 km/h–
9 AMOvercast6°2°12 km/h–
10 AMOvercast7°2°12 km/h–
11 AMClear sky8°3°13 km/h–
12 PMClear sky8°3°12 km/h–
1 PMClear sky8°3°12 km/h–
2 PMClear sky7°3°12 km/h–
3 PMClear sky6°2°11 km/h–
4 PMClear sky6°2°10 km/h–
5 PMClear sky5°1°10 km/h–
6 PMClear sky5°1°10 km/h–
7 PMClear sky4°0°9 km/h–
8 PMClear sky4°0°8 km/h–
9 PMClear sky4°0°8 km/h–
10 PMClear sky4°0°8 km/h–
11 PMClear sky3°0°9 km/h–
12 AMClear sky3°-1°9 km/h–
1 AMClear sky3°-1°9 km/h–
2 AMClear sky3°-1°9 km/h–
3 AMClear sky3°-1°10 km/h–
4 AMMostly clear3°-1°10 km/h–
5 AMMostly clear3°-1°10 km/h–
6 AMOvercast4°-1°10 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): overcast, high 8°, low 3°, dry, gusts to 26 km/h. Sun up 7:46 AM, down 2:52 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Almanac · Viken Month by Month

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

November in Viken, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus October
5° colder, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus December
2° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 5 min
Average wind
11 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 5° against October, to near 0°; nights run about -5°. Rain is modest, about 55 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Viken in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Viken by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-11°44 mm12 km/h5 h 4 min✦✦
February-4°-11°33 mm12 km/h8 h 18 min✦✦
March1°-8°35 mm13 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦
April6°-2°29 mm12 km/h15 h 1 min✦✦✦
May12°3°40 mm13 km/h18 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
June18°8°66 mm13 km/h21 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
July20°11°82 mm11 km/h20 h 5 min✦✦✦
August18°9°69 mm11 km/h16 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
September13°5°51 mm12 km/h12 h 53 min✦✦✦
October6°0°58 mm12 km/h9 h 29 min✦✦
November0°-5°55 mm11 km/h6 h 5 min✦✦
December-2°-8°52 mm11 km/h3 h 51 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Viken

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Viken today?

Right now it is 6 °C (43 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like 2 °C (36 °F). Today’s high is 8 °C (46 °F) and tonight’s low 3 °C (38 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Viken this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 5 of the next 7 days, about 72 mm (2.8 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Thursday.

Are there any weather warnings for Viken?

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

What is the warmest month in Viken?

July, with an average high of 20 °C (69 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -11 °C (12 °F). The wettest month is July (82 mm (3.2 in)), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Viken?

August and June. August brings highs near 18 °C (65 °F) and about 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain; June highs near 18 °C (64 °F) and 66 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 Viken?

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
SkellefteåVästerbotten3 km NNE0°-5°55 mm
MedleVästerbotten9 km W0°-5°53 mm
UrsvikenVästerbotten12 km E0°-5°58 mm
NylandVästerbotten12 km NW0°-5°53 mm
KågeVästerbotten13 km NNE0°-5°53 mm
ErsmarkVästerbotten14 km N0°-5°52 mm
SkelleftehamnVästerbotten16 km ESE1°-4°58 mm
BureåVästerbotten18 km SE1°-4°59 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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