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Falkirk 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 9° · coldest night Friday at -5°

The short of it: Falkirk weather on Saturday, 14 November 2026: local time, 9 °C (48 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like 5 °C (40 °F). Today’s high 9 °C (49 °F), low 3 °C (37 °F). Chance of rain 75% in the next 24 hours, about 5.1 mm (0.20 in). Warnings in force: sharp cold snap, ice after rain. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 12:45 local time.

FALKIRK, Saturday. — Folk about town may expect an overcast sky today, the mercury reaching near 9° and falling to 3° after dark. Old hands will call it a proper November day: the thirty-year average for Falkirk is 10°. A brisk wind blows from the SW, gusting to 20 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Of the 7 days ahead, today looks the finest at near 9°, while Friday night will be the coldest at -5°. Rain or snow is due on 3 of them, some 37 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 Falkirk brings highs near 10°, lows of 4° and about 122 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 20°, December the coldest at 2°, and January the wettest with 128 mm. The best months to ride in are July and August.

The sun is up 8 h 19 min today, and the days are shortening by about 4 minutes each. The station stands 80 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowOvercast8°5°10 km/h–
1 PMOvercast9°5°12 km/h–
2 PMOvercast9°5°13 km/h–
3 PMOvercast9°6°10 km/h–
4 PMOvercast8°5°9 km/h–
5 PMOvercast8°5°9 km/h–
6 PMOvercast8°4°9 km/h–
7 PMOvercast7°4°11 km/h–
8 PMOvercast8°4°11 km/h–
9 PMOvercast7°3°12 km/h–
10 PMOvercast7°3°12 km/h–
11 PMOvercast7°3°13 km/h–
12 AMOvercast8°3°13 km/h–
1 AMLight rain8°3°15 km/h0.1 mm
2 AMLight rain8°4°15 km/h0.4 mm
3 AMLight rain8°4°13 km/h0.6 mm
4 AMLight rain8°4°12 km/h0.5 mm
5 AMLight rain8°5°10 km/h0.2 mm
6 AMOvercast8°5°9 km/h0.1 mm
7 AMOvercast8°6°7 km/h–
8 AMOvercast8°6°6 km/h–
9 AMLight rain8°6°4 km/h0.4 mm
10 AMLight rain8°7°2 km/h1.2 mm
11 AMLight rain6°1°14 km/h1.6 mm

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 14): overcast, high 9°, low 3°, dry, gusts to 25 km/h. Sun up 7:49 AM, down 4:08 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today3°9°dry25 km/h8 h 19 min
Sunday-1°8°7.0 mm29 km/h8 h 16 min
Monday-3°2°dry25 km/h8 h 12 min
Tuesday0°6°❄ 5.4 cm + 21 mm37 km/h8 h 8 min
Wednesday4°7°1.1 mm25 km/h8 h 5 min
Thursday-3°4°dry22 km/h8 h 1 min
Friday-5°2°dry5 km/h7 h 58 min

Warmest: today at 9°. Most snow: Tuesday, 5.4 cm of snow and 21 mm of rain. Strongest gusts: Tuesday, 37 km/h.

The Almanac · Falkirk Month by Month

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

November in Falkirk, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus October
3° colder, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus December
3° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 7 min
Average wind
16 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 10°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 122 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Falkirk in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Falkirk by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January8°2°128 mm18 km/h7 h 34 min✦
February8°2°101 mm19 km/h9 h 29 min✦
March10°3°90 mm18 km/h11 h 38 min✦
April13°5°60 mm16 km/h14 h 6 min✦✦✦
May16°7°60 mm15 km/h16 h 17 min✦✦✦
June18°10°72 mm14 km/h17 h 35 min✦✦✦
July20°12°78 mm13 km/h17 h 2 min✦✦✦
August19°12°93 mm13 km/h15 h 4 min✦✦✦
September17°10°87 mm15 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦
October13°7°127 mm15 km/h10 h 16 min✦✦
November10°4°122 mm16 km/h8 h 7 min✦
December7°2°128 mm16 km/h6 h 59 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Falkirk

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Falkirk today?

Right now it is 9 °C (48 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like 5 °C (40 °F). Today’s high is 9 °C (49 °F) and tonight’s low 3 °C (37 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 75%, with 5.3 mm (0.21 in) expected.

Will it rain in Falkirk this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 3 of the next 7 days, about 37 mm (1.4 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Tuesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Falkirk?

Yes: sharp cold snap; ice after rain. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Falkirk?

July, with an average high of 20 °C (68 °F). The coldest is December, when nights average 2 °C (35 °F). The wettest month is January, with 128 mm (5.0 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Falkirk?

July and August. July brings highs near 20 °C (68 °F) and about 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain; August highs near 19 °C (67 °F) and 93 mm (3.7 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Falkirk?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 2 °C (35 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GrangemouthScotland4 km ENE10°4°120 mm
Bo’nessScotland11 km E10°4°114 mm
AlloaScotland13 km N10°4°118 mm
CumbernauldScotland14 km WSW9°3°149 mm
BathgateScotland14 km SE9°3°136 mm
StirlingScotland16 km NW9°4°131 mm
AirdrieScotland19 km SW9°4°148 mm
LivingstonScotland20 km SE9°3°113 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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