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Beacon Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

A Clear Night Under the Stars

A stray cloud or two drifts over the plains; the sun keeps its hold on the day.

Warmest today at 58° · coldest night Friday at 33°

The short of it: Beacon weather on Wednesday, 11 November 2026: local time, 9 °C (49 °F) with mostly clear skies, feeling like 7 °C (44 °F). Today’s high 14 °C (58 °F), low 7 °C (45 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Warnings in force: freezing rain. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 00:45 local time.

BEACON, Wednesday. — Folk about town may expect an overcast sky today, the mercury reaching near 58° and falling to 45° after dark. That is some 5° milder than a typical November afternoon in Beacon, where the average high is 53°. Winds are light from the W, gusting to 6 mph, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons today the pick at about 58°, while Friday night will be the coldest at 33°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 1.4 in. in all. Nights run 10° milder than the November norm of 34°.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Beacon runs from 34° at night to 53° by day, with some 3.2 in. of rain. July is the warmest month here at 86°, January the coldest at 20°, and September the wettest with 4.3 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to March. The best months to ride in are May and September.

The sun is up 9 h 59 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 351 ft above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowMostly clear49°44°3 mph–
1 AMMostly clear48°44°3 mph–
2 AMMostly clear47°43°3 mph–
3 AMMostly clear47°43°2 mph–
4 AMMostly clear46°42°2 mph–
5 AMMostly clear45°41°2 mph–
6 AMPartly cloudy45°41°2 mph–
7 AMMostly clear45°41°2 mph–
8 AMPartly cloudy47°43°2 mph–
9 AMPartly cloudy51°46°3 mph–
10 AMPartly cloudy53°48°4 mph–
11 AMPartly cloudy55°50°4 mph–
12 PMOvercast56°52°4 mph–
1 PMOvercast57°53°3 mph–
2 PMOvercast58°53°3 mph–
3 PMOvercast58°54°2 mph–
4 PMOvercast57°54°1 mph–
5 PMOvercast56°53°2 mph–
6 PMOvercast53°50°2 mph–
7 PMOvercast51°48°1 mph–
8 PMOvercast50°47°2 mph–
9 PMOvercast50°47°2 mph–
10 PMOvercast50°47°2 mph–
11 PMOvercast49°46°2 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 11): overcast, high 58°, low 45°, dry, gusts to 9 mph. Sun up 6:40 AM, down 4:39 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today45°58°dry9 mph9 h 59 min
Thursday42°49°0.7 in.18 mph9 h 57 min
Friday33°42°0.8 in.20 mph9 h 55 min
Saturday37°42°dry14 mph9 h 53 min
Sunday38°49°dry15 mph9 h 52 min
Monday35°49°dry10 mph9 h 49 min
Tuesday35°52°dry11 mph9 h 47 min

Warmest: today at 58°. Wettest: Friday, 0.8 in.. Strongest gusts: Friday, 20 mph.

The Almanac · Beacon Month by Month

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

November in Beacon, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus October
12° colder, 1.0 in. less rain
Versus December
11° warmer
Day–night spread
19°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 47 min
Average wind
6 mph
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 12° against October, to near 53°; nights run about 34°. Wet spells are common — about 3.2 in., the 11th wettest month.

Beacon in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Beacon by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January37°20°3.3 in.7 mph9 h 29 min✦
February40°21°2.7 in.7 mph10 h 33 min✦
March49°29°3.7 in.8 mph11 h 49 min✦
April61°39°3.6 in.8 mph13 h 17 min✦✦✦
May72°49°3.8 in.6 mph14 h 30 min✦✦✦
June81°58°4.1 in.6 mph15 h 10 min✦✦✦
July86°64°4.2 in.5 mph14 h 54 min✦✦
August84°62°3.5 in.5 mph13 h 50 min✦✦
September77°55°4.3 in.5 mph12 h 25 min✦✦✦
October65°43°4.2 in.6 mph11 h 0 min✦✦✦
November53°34°3.2 in.6 mph9 h 47 min✦✦
December42°26°3.6 in.7 mph9 h 11 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Beacon

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Beacon today?

Right now it is 9 °C (49 °F) with mostly clear skies; it feels like 7 °C (44 °F). Today’s high is 14 °C (58 °F) and tonight’s low 7 °C (45 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Beacon this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 7 days, about 36 mm (1.4 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Friday.

Are there any weather warnings for Beacon?

Yes: freezing rain. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Beacon?

July, with an average high of 30 °C (86 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -7 °C (20 °F). The wettest month is September, with 109 mm (4.3 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Beacon?

May and September. May brings highs near 22 °C (72 °F) and about 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain; September highs near 25 °C (77 °F) and 109 mm (4.3 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Beacon?

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

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NewburghNew York2 mi W53°34°3.2 in.
PoughkeepsieNew York14 mi N53°33°3.1 in.
Kiryas JoelNew York15 mi SW51°33°3.6 in.
MiddletownNew York24 mi W52°32°3.3 in.
New CityNew York25 mi S54°36°3.7 in.
Spring ValleyNew York27 mi S53°35°3.8 in.
DanburyConnecticut28 mi ESE52°33°3.8 in.
GreenburghNew York33 mi SSE54°37°3.7 in.

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