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Zara Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

First Snow Falls

Light flakes dance over the district — winter is on the trail.

Warmest Saturday at 11° · coldest night Monday at -6°

The short of it: Zara weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, -3 °C (26 °F) with light snow, feeling like -8 °C (17 °F). Today’s high -1 °C (31 °F), low -4 °C (25 °F). Chance of rain 30% in the next 24 hours, about 0.4 mm (0.02 in). Warnings in force: snow warning. Source: Open-Meteo forecast models, updated 08:30 local time.

ZARA, Sunday. — Those stepping out in Zara this morning will find snow showers; the afternoon should top out near -1°, the night near -4°. A raw day by local measure — 11° below the November average of 11°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the N, gusting to 16 km/h, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Of the 7 days ahead, Saturday looks the finest at near 11°, while Monday night will be the coldest at -6°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 5.7 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Zara runs from 0° at night to 11° by day, with some 42 mm of rain. August is the warmest month here at 28°, January the coldest at -7°, and May the wettest with 74 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to March. The best months to ride in are June and September.

The sun is up 10 h 14 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 1,585 m above the sea; nights in high country cool fast once the sun is down.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowLight snow-4°-8°9 km/h0.2 mm
9 AMLight snow-3°-8°10 km/h0.1 mm
10 AMLight snow-3°-8°12 km/h0.1 mm
11 AMOvercast-2°-8°13 km/h–
12 PMOvercast-2°-8°13 km/h–
1 PMOvercast-2°-8°14 km/h–
2 PMPartly cloudy-2°-8°14 km/h–
3 PMMostly clear-2°-8°14 km/h–
4 PMMostly clear-2°-8°13 km/h–
5 PMMostly clear-3°-8°11 km/h–
6 PMMostly clear-3°-8°10 km/h–
7 PMPartly cloudy-3°-8°8 km/h–
8 PMPartly cloudy-4°-8°6 km/h–
9 PMPartly cloudy-4°-8°5 km/h–
10 PMPartly cloudy-4°-8°5 km/h–
11 PMPartly cloudy-4°-8°5 km/h–
12 AMMostly clear-5°-9°4 km/h–
1 AMMostly clear-5°-9°3 km/h–
2 AMMostly clear-6°-10°4 km/h–
3 AMMostly clear-6°-10°4 km/h–
4 AMMostly clear-6°-10°4 km/h–
5 AMMostly clear-6°-10°3 km/h–
6 AMPartly cloudy-6°-10°3 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy-6°-10°3 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): snow showers, high -1°, low -4°, 5.7 mm of rain, gusts to 24 km/h. Sun up 7:05 AM, down 5:19 PM. Bursts of snow come and go. Keep the team close to the barn.

The Almanac · Zara Month by Month

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

November in Zara, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus October
8° colder, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus December
7° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 55 min
Average wind
5 km/h
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 8° from October to about 11°, with nights near 0°. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Zara in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Zara by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-7°56 mm6 km/h9 h 38 min✦
February3°-5°44 mm6 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦
March8°-2°54 mm8 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦
April14°3°62 mm8 km/h13 h 13 min✦✦✦
May19°6°74 mm7 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦✦
June24°9°36 mm8 km/h14 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
July27°12°9.0 mm8 km/h14 h 44 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°12°11 mm8 km/h13 h 44 min✦✦✦✦✦
September25°8°21 mm7 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
October18°4°37 mm6 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
November11°0°42 mm5 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
December4°-4°49 mm5 km/h9 h 21 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Zara

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Zara today?

Right now it is -3 °C (26 °F) with light snow; it feels like -8 °C (17 °F). Today’s high is -1 °C (31 °F) and tonight’s low -4 °C (25 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 30%, with 0.4 mm (0.02 in) expected.

Will it rain in Zara this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 7 days, about 5.7 mm (0.22 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Today.

Are there any weather warnings for Zara?

Yes: snow warning. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Zara?

August, with an average high of 28 °C (83 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -7 °C (19 °F). The wettest month is May (74 mm (2.9 in)), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Zara?

June and September. June brings highs near 24 °C (74 °F) and about 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain; September highs near 25 °C (77 °F) and 21 mm (0.83 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Zara?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to March. Nights average below freezing in Nov–Mar.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
İmranlıSivas30 km E10°-1°43 mm
AksuSivas32 km NE9°-1°44 mm
HafikSivas32 km W11°-1°38 mm
DoğanşarSivas40 km NNW11°0°43 mm
SuşehriSivas40 km NE12°2°52 mm
KoyulhisarSivas45 km N12°1°52 mm
AkıncılarSivas53 km ENE10°1°49 mm
MesudiyeOrdu62 km N10°0°51 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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