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Peterhead Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Broken Cloud Under the Moon

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

Warmest Sunday at 10° · coldest night Tuesday at 6°

The short of it: Peterhead weather on Monday, 9 November 2026: local time, 8 °C (47 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 7 °C (44 °F). Today’s high 10 °C (49 °F), low 7 °C (45 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: fresh wind. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 06:00 local time.

PETERHEAD, Monday. — Folk about town may expect an overcast sky today, the mercury reaching near 10° and falling to 7° after dark. That is some 2° milder than a typical November afternoon in Peterhead, where the average high is 8°. Winds are light from the NW, gusting to 4 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Sunday looks the finest at near 10°, while Tuesday night will be the coldest at 6°. Rain or snow is due on 3 of them, some 15 mm in all. Nights run 5° milder than the November norm of 2°.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Peterhead brings highs near 8°, lows of 2° and about 78 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 19°, January the coldest at -1°, and October the wettest with 88 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to February. The best months to ride in are July and June.

The sun is up 8 h 26 min today, and the days are shortening by about 4 minutes each. The station stands 0 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 cloudy8°7°3 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy8°6°3 km/h–
8 AMPartly cloudy8°6°3 km/h–
9 AMPartly cloudy8°6°3 km/h–
10 AMPartly cloudy8°6°4 km/h–
11 AMPartly cloudy9°6°5 km/h–
12 PMPartly cloudy9°7°6 km/h–
1 PMMostly clear9°7°5 km/h–
2 PMOvercast9°7°5 km/h–
3 PMOvercast9°7°6 km/h–
4 PMPartly cloudy9°7°6 km/h–
5 PMPartly cloudy9°7°6 km/h–
6 PMPartly cloudy9°7°5 km/h–
7 PMPartly cloudy8°6°6 km/h–
8 PMPartly cloudy8°6°6 km/h–
9 PMOvercast8°5°7 km/h–
10 PMPartly cloudy8°5°7 km/h–
11 PMPartly cloudy7°4°8 km/h–
12 AMOvercast7°4°8 km/h–
1 AMOvercast6°3°7 km/h–
2 AMOvercast6°3°7 km/h–
3 AMOvercast6°3°6 km/h–
4 AMOvercast6°3°6 km/h–
5 AMOvercast6°3°5 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 9): overcast, high 10°, low 7°, dry, gusts to 11 km/h. Sun up 7:37 AM, down 4:03 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today7°10°dry11 km/h8 h 26 min
Tuesday6°8°dry16 km/h8 h 22 min
Wednesday6°8°0.6 mm36 km/h8 h 18 min
Thursday6°7°3.6 mm45 km/h8 h 13 min
Friday6°8°2.4 mm40 km/h8 h 9 min
Saturday7°8°dry25 km/h8 h 5 min
Sunday7°10°8.1 mm30 km/h8 h 1 min

Warmest: Sunday at 10°. Wettest: Sunday, 8.1 mm. Strongest gusts: Thursday, 45 km/h.

The Almanac · Peterhead Month by Month

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

November in Peterhead, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus October
4° colder, 10 mm less rain
Versus December
3° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 51 min
Average wind
25 km/h
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The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 4° from October to about 8°, with nights near 2°. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Peterhead in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Peterhead by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-1°61 mm27 km/h7 h 15 min✦✦
February6°0°50 mm26 km/h9 h 20 min✦✦
March9°2°46 mm23 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦
April12°4°47 mm21 km/h14 h 14 min✦✦✦
May14°6°48 mm18 km/h16 h 34 min✦✦✦
June17°9°65 mm18 km/h17 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
July19°11°59 mm17 km/h17 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
August18°10°71 mm18 km/h15 h 15 min✦✦✦
September16°9°60 mm21 km/h12 h 40 min✦✦✦
October12°6°88 mm24 km/h10 h 10 min✦✦
November8°2°78 mm25 km/h7 h 51 min✦
December5°0°70 mm26 km/h6 h 37 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Peterhead

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Peterhead today?

Right now it is 8 °C (47 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like 7 °C (44 °F). Today’s high is 10 °C (49 °F) and tonight’s low 7 °C (45 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Peterhead this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 3 of the next 7 days, about 15 mm (0.58 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Sunday.

Are there any weather warnings for Peterhead?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: fresh wind.

What is the warmest month in Peterhead?

July, with an average high of 19 °C (65 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -1 °C (30 °F). The wettest month is October, with 88 mm (3.5 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Peterhead?

July and June. July brings highs near 19 °C (65 °F) and about 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain; June highs near 17 °C (63 °F) and 65 mm (2.6 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Peterhead?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to February. Nights average below freezing in Dec–Feb.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BoddamScotland4 km S8°2°79 mm
LongsideScotland9 km W8°2°78 mm
Cruden BayScotland11 km SSW8°2°82 mm
Port ErrollScotland11 km SSW8°2°81 mm
HattonScotland12 km SW8°2°86 mm
MintlawScotland13 km W8°2°79 mm
CrimondScotland13 km NW8°2°76 mm
StrichenScotland20 km WNW8°3°77 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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