Arcata Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast
Rain Beats Against the Windows
A proper soaking is due — the telegraph runs hot between stations.
Warmest today at 63° · coldest night Tuesday at 35°
The short of it: Arcata weather on Friday, 13 November 2026: local time, 14 °C (57 °F) with rain, feeling like 12 °C (53 °F). Today’s high 17 °C (63 °F), low 10 °C (49 °F). Chance of rain 90% in the next 24 hours, about 30 mm (1.2 in). Warnings in force: heavy rain. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 06:30 local time.
ARCATA, Friday. — Folk about town may expect passing showers today, the mercury reaching near 63° and falling to 49° after dark. That is about what a November day usually brings here, where the long-run average high is 60°. The wind keeps up from the S at 12 mph, gusting to 22 mph, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.
Of the 7 days ahead, today looks the finest at near 63°, while Tuesday night will be the coldest at 35°. Rain or snow is due on 6 of them, some 4.2 in. in all. Nights run 7° milder than the November norm of 42°.
By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Arcata runs from 42° at night to 60° by day, with some 5.8 in. of rain. August is the warmest month here at 72°, December the coldest at 40°, and December the wettest with 8.5 in.. The best months to ride in are August and September.
The sun is up 9 h 58 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 276 ft above the sea.
The Hours to Come
Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneathThe hour-by-hour ledger
| Hour | Sky | Temp | Feels | Wind | Rain · Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Now | Rain | 58° | 53° | 9 mph | 0.2 in. |
| 7 AM | Rain | 57° | 53° | 8 mph | 0.2 in. |
| 8 AM | Rain | 55° | 50° | 8 mph | 0.3 in. |
| 9 AM | Light rain | 55° | 51° | 6 mph | 0.07 in. |
| 10 AM | Light rain | 55° | 53° | 4 mph | 0.01 in. |
| 11 AM | Overcast | 56° | 55° | 3 mph | 0.01 in. |
| 12 PM | Light showers | 56° | 55° | 4 mph | 0.02 in. |
| 1 PM | Light showers | 56° | 54° | 5 mph | 0.04 in. |
| 2 PM | Light showers | 56° | 54° | 5 mph | 0.09 in. |
| 3 PM | Light showers | 55° | 53° | 4 mph | 0.07 in. |
| 4 PM | Light showers | 55° | 53° | 3 mph | 0.08 in. |
| 5 PM | Light showers | 54° | 52° | 2 mph | 0.04 in. |
| 6 PM | Light showers | 52° | 51° | 2 mph | 0.04 in. |
| 7 PM | Light showers | 52° | 50° | 2 mph | 0.02 in. |
| 8 PM | Light showers | 51° | 49° | 2 mph | 0.01 in. |
| 9 PM | Partly cloudy | 50° | 48° | 2 mph | – |
| 10 PM | Partly cloudy | 50° | 48° | 2 mph | – |
| 11 PM | Partly cloudy | 49° | 47° | 3 mph | – |
| 12 AM | Partly cloudy | 49° | 47° | 3 mph | – |
| 1 AM | Overcast | 49° | 47° | 3 mph | – |
| 2 AM | Overcast | 50° | 47° | 3 mph | – |
| 3 AM | Partly cloudy | 50° | 47° | 3 mph | – |
| 4 AM | Partly cloudy | 50° | 47° | 3 mph | – |
| 5 AM | Partly cloudy | 49° | 46° | 3 mph | – |
Seven-Day Outlook · Classified
Highs in large type · pick a dayToday (Nov 13): light showers, high 63°, low 49°, 1.2 in. of rain, gusts to 30 mph. Sun up 7:01 AM, down 4:59 PM. Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.
Saturday (Nov 14): light rain, high 59°, low 48°, 0.06 in. of rain, gusts to 21 mph. Sun up 7:02 AM, down 4:58 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.
Sunday (Nov 15): light showers, high 57°, low 44°, 1.3 in. of rain, gusts to 17 mph. Sun up 7:04 AM, down 4:57 PM. Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.
Monday (Nov 16): light showers, high 55°, low 38°, 0.05 in. of rain, gusts to 7 mph. Sun up 7:05 AM, down 4:57 PM. Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.
Tuesday (Nov 17): rain, high 56°, low 35°, 0.5 in. of rain, gusts to 26 mph. Sun up 7:06 AM, down 4:56 PM. A proper soaking is due — the telegraph runs hot between stations.
Wednesday (Nov 18): light showers, high 50°, low 44°, 1.1 in. of rain, gusts to 30 mph. Sun up 7:07 AM, down 4:55 PM. Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.
Thursday (Nov 19): fog, high 52°, low 37°, dry, gusts to 8 mph. Sun up 7:08 AM, down 4:54 PM. Sight is poor. Travellers urged to go slow and light their lanterns.
The Week in Figures
| Day | Low · High | Rain · Snow | Gusts | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 49°63° | 1.2 in. | 30 mph | 9 h 58 min | |
| Saturday | 48°59° | 0.06 in. | 21 mph | 9 h 56 min | |
| Sunday | 44°57° | 1.3 in. | 17 mph | 9 h 53 min | |
| Monday | 38°55° | 0.05 in. | 7 mph | 9 h 52 min | |
| Tuesday | 35°56° | 0.5 in. | 26 mph | 9 h 50 min | |
| Wednesday | 44°50° | 1.1 in. | 30 mph | 9 h 48 min | |
| Thursday | 37°52° | dry | 8 mph | 9 h 46 min |
Warmest: today at 63°. Wettest: Sunday, 1.3 in. of rain. Strongest gusts: today, 30 mph.