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Elgin Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Broken Cloud Under the Moon

Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

Warmest Saturday at 9° · coldest night tonight at 3°

The short of it: Elgin weather on Tuesday, 10 November 2026: local time, 6 °C (43 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 4 °C (39 °F). Today’s high 8 °C (46 °F), low 3 °C (37 °F). Chance of rain 60% in the next 24 hours, about 2.2 mm (0.09 in). Notices: frost possible. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 18:30 local time.

ELGIN, Tuesday. — Folk about town may expect passing showers today, the mercury reaching near 8° and falling to 3° after dark. That is 2° colder than Elgin usually sees in November, when highs average 10°. Winds are light from the W, gusting to 10 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Saturday looks the finest at near 9°, while tonight will be the coldest at 3°. Rain or snow is due on 3 of them, some 27 mm in all. Clear nights may still leave a ground frost on the grass by dawn.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Elgin runs from 3° at night to 10° by day, with some 68 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 19°, February the coldest at 1°, and October the wettest with 79 mm. The best months to ride in are July and June.

The sun is up 8 h 21 min today, and the days are shortening by about 4 minutes each. The station stands 19 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowPartly cloudy6°4°4 km/h–
7 PMPartly cloudy6°4°3 km/h–
8 PMPartly cloudy6°4°3 km/h0.2 mm
9 PMLight showers6°4°2 km/h0.3 mm
10 PMLight showers6°4°2 km/h0.2 mm
11 PMPartly cloudy6°4°2 km/h0.1 mm
12 AMPartly cloudy5°3°2 km/h0.1 mm
1 AMLight showers5°3°3 km/h0.2 mm
2 AMLight showers5°3°4 km/h0.3 mm
3 AMLight showers5°3°5 km/h0.3 mm
4 AMOvercast5°3°6 km/h0.2 mm
5 AMPartly cloudy5°2°6 km/h0.1 mm
6 AMPartly cloudy5°2°7 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy4°1°7 km/h–
8 AMOvercast5°1°8 km/h–
9 AMPartly cloudy5°2°9 km/h–
10 AMOvercast6°2°10 km/h–
11 AMPartly cloudy6°2°12 km/h–
12 PMPartly cloudy7°2°14 km/h–
1 PMOvercast7°2°14 km/h–
2 PMPartly cloudy7°2°15 km/h–
3 PMOvercast7°1°16 km/h–
4 PMOvercast7°2°15 km/h0.1 mm
5 PMOvercast7°1°16 km/h0.1 mm

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 10): light showers, high 8°, low 3°, 0.8 mm of rain, gusts to 14 km/h. Sun up 7:46 AM, down 4:07 PM. Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today3°8°0.8 mm14 km/h8 h 21 min
Wednesday4°7°1.4 mm31 km/h8 h 16 min
Thursday4°7°dry36 km/h8 h 12 min
Friday4°7°0.2 mm27 km/h8 h 8 min
Saturday7°9°dry35 km/h8 h 4 min
Sunday4°8°5.5 mm17 km/h7 h 59 min
Monday5°8°19 mm40 km/h7 h 55 min

Warmest: Saturday at 9°. Wettest: Monday, 19 mm. Strongest gusts: Monday, 40 km/h.

The Almanac · Elgin Month by Month

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

November in Elgin, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus October
3° colder, 11 mm less rain
Versus December
3° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 50 min
Average wind
17 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 10°, nights near 3°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 68 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Elgin in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Elgin by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°1°58 mm18 km/h7 h 14 min✦✦
February8°1°50 mm18 km/h9 h 19 min✦✦
March10°2°49 mm18 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦
April12°4°42 mm17 km/h14 h 14 min✦✦✦✦
May14°6°52 mm15 km/h16 h 36 min✦✦✦
June16°9°62 mm15 km/h18 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
July19°11°56 mm13 km/h17 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
August19°11°72 mm14 km/h15 h 16 min✦✦✦
September16°9°61 mm15 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
October13°6°79 mm16 km/h10 h 9 min✦✦
November10°3°68 mm17 km/h7 h 50 min✦✦
December7°1°63 mm17 km/h6 h 35 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Elgin

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Elgin today?

Right now it is 6 °C (43 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like 4 °C (39 °F). Today’s high is 8 °C (46 °F) and tonight’s low 3 °C (37 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 60%, with 2.2 mm (0.09 in) expected.

Will it rain in Elgin this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 3 of the next 7 days, about 27 mm (1.1 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Monday.

Are there any weather warnings for Elgin?

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

What is the warmest month in Elgin?

July, with an average high of 19 °C (65 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average 1 °C (34 °F). The wettest month is October, with 79 mm (3.1 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Elgin?

July and June. July brings highs near 19 °C (65 °F) and about 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain; June highs near 16 °C (62 °F) and 62 mm (2.4 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Elgin?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 1 °C (34 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LhanbrydeScotland6 km ESE10°3°67 mm
LossiemouthScotland8 km NNE10°3°68 mm
HopemanScotland9 km NW10°3°69 mm
BurgheadScotland12 km WNW10°4°67 mm
FochabersScotland14 km ESE9°3°70 mm
ForresScotland19 km WSW10°3°67 mm
BuckieScotland21 km E10°4°68 mm
DufftownScotland25 km SSE8°2°85 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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