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Back Mountain Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Rain Beats Against the Windows

A proper soaking is due — the telegraph runs hot between stations.

Warmest Wednesday at 55° · coldest night Wednesday at 28°

The short of it: Back Mountain weather on Thursday, 12 November 2026: local time, 7 °C (44 °F) with rain, feeling like 5 °C (41 °F). Today’s high 9 °C (48 °F), low 3 °C (37 °F). Chance of rain 90% in the next 24 hours, about 53 mm (2.1 in). Warnings in force: heavy rain, ice after rain. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 10:15 local time.

BACK MOUNTAIN, Thursday. — Passing showers are the word from the Back Mountain station, with a high of 48° and a low of 37°. Old hands will call it a proper November day: the thirty-year average for Back Mountain is 49°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the N, gusting to 7 mph, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Wednesday the pick at about 55°, while Wednesday night will be the coldest at 28°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 2.5 in. in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Back Mountain runs from 31° at night to 49° by day, with some 2.9 in. of rain. July is the warmest month here at 81°, January the coldest at 17°, and June the wettest with 4.7 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to March. The best months to ride in are September and June.

The sun is up 9 h 59 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 1,276 ft above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowRain44°41°3 mph0.1 in.
11 AMRain45°41°3 mph0.2 in.
12 PMRain46°42°3 mph0.2 in.
1 PMLight rain47°43°3 mph0.09 in.
2 PMRain47°45°2 mph0.1 in.
3 PMRain47°43°4 mph0.2 in.
4 PMRain46°42°5 mph0.2 in.
5 PMRain46°41°5 mph0.2 in.
6 PMRain44°39°5 mph0.2 in.
7 PMRain43°38°4 mph0.1 in.
8 PMLight rain42°36°5 mph0.07 in.
9 PMLight rain41°35°5 mph0.05 in.
10 PMLight rain39°33°5 mph0.04 in.
11 PMLight rain37°30°6 mph0.03 in.
12 AMLight rain35°28°5 mph0.04 in.
1 AMLight rain33°26°5 mph0.04 in.
2 AMLight snow33°26°5 mph0.04 in.
3 AMLight snow33°26°5 mph0.03 in.
4 AMLight snow33°26°5 mph0.02 in.
5 AMLight snow34°26°6 mph0.02 in.
6 AMLight snow33°25°6 mph0.02 in.
7 AMLight snow32°24°6 mph0.04 in.
8 AMSnow32°24°5 mph0.04 in.
9 AMLight snow32°25°5 mph0.04 in.

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 12): light showers, high 48°, low 37°, 2.1 in. of rain, gusts to 14 mph. Sun up 6:48 AM, down 4:47 PM. Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today37°48°2.1 in.14 mph9 h 59 min
Friday32°35°0.4 in.18 mph9 h 56 min
Saturday33°40°dry18 mph9 h 54 min
Sunday35°40°0.02 in.18 mph9 h 52 min
Monday32°44°dry13 mph9 h 50 min
Tuesday31°51°dry8 mph9 h 48 min
Wednesday28°55°dry10 mph9 h 45 min

Warmest: Wednesday at 55°. Wettest: today, 2.1 in.. Strongest gusts: Saturday, 18 mph.

The Almanac · Back Mountain Month by Month

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

November in Back Mountain, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus October
12° colder, 0.7 in. less rain
Versus December
11° warmer
Day–night spread
18°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 48 min
Average wind
8 mph
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 12° against October, to near 49°; nights run about 31°. Wet spells are common — about 2.9 in., the 10th wettest month.

Back Mountain in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Back Mountain by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°17°2.5 in.9 mph9 h 30 min✦
February35°17°2.4 in.9 mph10 h 33 min✦
March44°25°3.0 in.9 mph11 h 49 min✦
April57°35°3.4 in.9 mph13 h 16 min✦✦
May68°45°3.5 in.8 mph14 h 29 min✦✦✦
June76°54°4.7 in.7 mph15 h 9 min✦✦✦
July81°59°3.3 in.6 mph14 h 52 min✦✦✦
August80°58°3.7 in.6 mph13 h 49 min✦✦✦
September74°51°4.0 in.6 mph12 h 24 min✦✦✦
October62°41°3.6 in.7 mph11 h 1 min✦✦✦
November49°31°2.9 in.8 mph9 h 48 min✦
December39°24°3.0 in.8 mph9 h 12 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Back Mountain

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Back Mountain today?

Right now it is 7 °C (44 °F) with rain; it feels like 5 °C (41 °F). Today’s high is 9 °C (48 °F) and tonight’s low 3 °C (37 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 90%, with 53 mm (2.1 in) expected.

Will it rain in Back Mountain this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 7 days, about 64 mm (2.5 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Today.

Are there any weather warnings for Back Mountain?

Yes: heavy rain; ice after rain. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Back Mountain?

July, with an average high of 27 °C (81 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -9 °C (17 °F). The wettest month is June, with 119 mm (4.7 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Back Mountain?

September and June. September brings highs near 23 °C (74 °F) and about 101 mm (4.0 in) of rain; June highs near 25 °C (76 °F) and 119 mm (4.7 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Back Mountain?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to March. Nights average below freezing in Nov–Mar.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
EdwardsvillePennsylvania6 mi SE52°33°2.8 in.
SwoyersvillePennsylvania7 mi ESE51°33°2.8 in.
PlymouthPennsylvania7 mi SSE52°33°2.8 in.
LarksvillePennsylvania7 mi SSE52°33°2.8 in.
KingstonPennsylvania7 mi SE52°33°2.8 in.
Wilkes-BarrePennsylvania9 mi SE52°33°2.8 in.
PlainsPennsylvania9 mi ESE52°33°2.8 in.
NanticokePennsylvania9 mi S51°32°3.0 in.

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