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Buxton Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Clear Skies Over the Prairie

Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.

Warmest Sunday at 8° · coldest night Friday at -1°

The short of it: Buxton weather on Thursday, 12 November 2026: local time, 3 °C (37 °F) with clear skies, feeling like -2 °C (28 °F). Today’s high 3 °C (37 °F), low -1 °C (30 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost warning, fresh wind. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 14:15 local time.

BUXTON, Thursday. — Mostly clear skies are the word from the Buxton station, with a high of 3° and a low of -1°. A raw day by local measure — 5° below the November average of 8°. A brisk wind blows from the NNW, gusting to 21 km/h, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Of the 7 days ahead, Sunday looks the finest at near 8°, while Friday night will be the coldest at -1°. Rain or snow is due on 3 of them, some 26 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 Buxton brings highs near 8°, lows of 3° and about 121 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 19°, February the coldest at 1°, and December the wettest with 124 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground in February. The best months to ride in are July and August.

The sun is up 8 h 50 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 350 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowClear sky3°-2°12 km/h–
3 PMClear sky3°-2°11 km/h–
4 PMClear sky2°-3°10 km/h–
5 PMClear sky1°-3°8 km/h–
6 PMClear sky1°-3°7 km/h–
7 PMClear sky1°-3°6 km/h–
8 PMClear sky0°-3°5 km/h–
9 PMClear sky-1°-4°5 km/h–
10 PMClear sky-1°-4°4 km/h–
11 PMClear sky-1°-4°5 km/h–
12 AMClear sky-1°-5°4 km/h–
1 AMClear sky-1°-5°4 km/h–
2 AMClear sky-1°-5°4 km/h–
3 AMClear sky-1°-5°4 km/h–
4 AMClear sky-1°-5°4 km/h–
5 AMClear sky-1°-5°4 km/h–
6 AMClear sky-1°-5°3 km/h–
7 AMClear sky-1°-5°3 km/h–
8 AMClear sky-1°-4°3 km/h–
9 AMMostly clear0°-4°3 km/h–
10 AMClear sky2°-2°4 km/h–
11 AMClear sky3°-1°6 km/h–
12 PMClear sky4°0°7 km/h–
1 PMMostly clear4°0°7 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 12): mostly clear, high 3°, low -1°, dry, gusts to 21 km/h. Sun up 7:26 AM, down 4:16 PM. A stray cloud or two drifts over the plains; the sun keeps its hold on the day.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today-1°3°dry21 km/h8 h 50 min
Friday-1°4°dry17 km/h8 h 46 min
Saturday0°5°0.1 mm40 km/h8 h 42 min
Sunday4°8°5.9 mm53 km/h8 h 39 min
Monday0°4°1.0 mm36 km/h8 h 37 min
Tuesday1°6°19 mm49 km/h8 h 33 min
Wednesday6°6°0.5 mm34 km/h8 h 30 min

Warmest: Sunday at 8°. Wettest: Tuesday, 19 mm. Strongest gusts: Sunday, 53 km/h.

The Almanac · Buxton Month by Month

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

November in Buxton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus October
3° colder, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus December
2° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
February
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 32 min
Average wind
19 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 8°, nights near 3°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 121 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Buxton in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Buxton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°1°108 mm22 km/h8 h 3 min✦
February6°1°91 mm21 km/h9 h 45 min✦
March8°2°81 mm21 km/h11 h 41 min✦
April11°4°75 mm18 km/h13 h 54 min✦✦
May14°6°73 mm17 km/h15 h 50 min✦✦
June17°9°91 mm15 km/h16 h 57 min✦✦✦
July19°11°96 mm15 km/h16 h 29 min✦✦✦
August18°11°101 mm15 km/h14 h 46 min✦✦✦
September16°9°98 mm16 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦
October12°6°122 mm18 km/h10 h 27 min✦✦
November8°3°121 mm19 km/h8 h 32 min✦
December6°1°124 mm20 km/h7 h 32 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Buxton

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Buxton today?

Right now it is 3 °C (37 °F) with clear skies; it feels like -2 °C (28 °F). Today’s high is 3 °C (37 °F) and tonight’s low -1 °C (30 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Buxton this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 3 of the next 7 days, about 26 mm (1.0 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Tuesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Buxton?

No warnings, but 2 notices are on the wire: frost warning; fresh wind.

What is the warmest month in Buxton?

July, with an average high of 19 °C (66 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average 1 °C (33 °F). The wettest month is December, with 124 mm (4.9 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Buxton?

July and August. July brings highs near 19 °C (66 °F) and about 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain; August highs near 18 °C (65 °F) and 101 mm (4.0 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Buxton?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground in February.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
High PeakEngland13 km NNE8°3°135 mm
MacclesfieldEngland14 km W10°4°88 mm
StockportEngland24 km NW10°5°85 mm
SheffieldEngland33 km ENE10°4°85 mm
ChesterfieldEngland33 km E10°4°82 mm
ManchesterEngland33 km NW10°5°88 mm
SaleEngland33 km NW11°5°84 mm
Stoke-on-TrentEngland34 km SSW10°4°78 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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