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Nkoma 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 Monday at 29° · coldest night Sunday at 16°

The short of it: Nkoma weather on Wednesday, 11 November 2026: local time, 26 °C (78 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like 28 °C (83 °F). Today’s high 26 °C (78 °F), low 18 °C (64 °F). Chance of rain 45% in the next 24 hours, about 0.8 mm (0.03 in). Warnings in force: moderate risk of thunder. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 13:15 local time.

NKOMA, Wednesday. — Passing showers are the word from the Nkoma station, with a high of 26° and a low of 18°. That is about what a November day usually brings here, where the long-run average high is 27°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the NNE, gusting to 14 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Of the 7 days ahead, Monday looks the finest at near 29°, while Sunday night will be the coldest at 16°. Rain or snow is due on 4 of them, some 10 mm in all. No frost is in sight.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Nkoma brings highs near 27°, lows of 16° and about 114 mm of rain over the month. February is the warmest month here at 29°, July the coldest at 16°, and October the wettest with 134 mm. The best months to ride in are June and July.

Daylight holds steady at 12 h 6 min. The station stands 1,202 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
NowOvercast26°29°4 km/h–
2 PMOvercast26°28°4 km/h–
3 PMOvercast26°28°7 km/h0.1 mm
4 PMOvercast25°27°8 km/h0.2 mm
5 PMLight showers25°27°8 km/h0.3 mm
6 PMOvercast24°26°6 km/h0.1 mm
7 PMOvercast23°26°4 km/h–
8 PMOvercast22°25°3 km/h–
9 PMOvercast21°24°2 km/h–
10 PMOvercast21°23°2 km/h–
11 PMOvercast20°23°1 km/h–
12 AMOvercast20°23°2 km/h–
1 AMOvercast20°22°2 km/h–
2 AMOvercast19°22°2 km/h–
3 AMOvercast19°22°1 km/h–
4 AMOvercast19°22°0 km/h–
5 AMOvercast19°22°1 km/h–
6 AMOvercast19°21°2 km/h–
7 AMOvercast18°21°2 km/h–
8 AMOvercast19°22°2 km/h–
9 AMOvercast22°24°4 km/h–
10 AMOvercast24°26°4 km/h–
11 AMOvercast25°27°6 km/h0.1 mm
12 PMOvercast26°28°8 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 11): light showers, high 26°, low 18°, 0.7 mm of rain, gusts to 16 km/h. Sun up 6:38 AM, down 6:44 PM. Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today18°26°0.7 mm16 km/h12 h 6 min
Thursday18°27°0.3 mm19 km/h12 h 6 min
Friday19°26°1.6 mm18 km/h12 h 7 min
Saturday17°26°1.2 mm14 km/h12 h 7 min
Sunday16°27°0.6 mm13 km/h12 h 7 min
Monday17°29°1.2 mm19 km/h12 h 6 min
Tuesday19°27°4.5 mm16 km/h12 h 6 min

Warmest: Monday at 29°. Wettest: Tuesday, 4.5 mm. Strongest gusts: Monday, 19 km/h.

The Almanac · Nkoma Month by Month

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

November in Nkoma, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus October
about the same, 20 mm less rain
Versus December
1° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 6 min
Average wind
8 km/h
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Nkoma's coldest stretch of the year, 27° by day and 16° by night. Wet spells are common — about 114 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Nkoma in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Nkoma by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°16°23 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
February29°17°32 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
March28°17°68 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
April27°17°102 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
May27°16°71 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
June27°16°39 mm9 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
July27°16°37 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
August27°16°87 mm7 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
September27°16°123 mm7 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October27°16°134 mm7 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
November27°16°114 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
December27°16°66 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Nkoma

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Nkoma today?

Right now it is 26 °C (78 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like 28 °C (83 °F). Today’s high is 26 °C (78 °F) and tonight’s low 18 °C (64 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 45%, with 0.8 mm (0.03 in) expected.

Will it rain in Nkoma this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 4 of the next 7 days, about 10 mm (0.40 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Tuesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Nkoma?

Yes: moderate risk of thunder. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Nkoma?

February, with an average high of 29 °C (85 °F). The coldest is July, when nights average 16 °C (60 °F). The wettest month is October, with 134 mm (5.3 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Nkoma?

June and July. June brings highs near 27 °C (81 °F) and about 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain; July highs near 27 °C (81 °F) and 37 mm (1.5 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Nkoma?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 16 °C (60 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Rwamwanja Refugee CampWestern Region7 km NE27°16°116 mm
KamwengeWestern Region22 km SW27°17°118 mm
KasoziWestern Region34 km SSW27°16°106 mm
KyenjojoWestern Region37 km N26°16°128 mm
ButunduziWestern Region39 km NE27°16°116 mm
RwiimiWestern Region44 km WNW27°17°125 mm
KazoWestern Region46 km SSE27°16°88 mm
IbandaWestern Region50 km SSW26°16°116 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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