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Bigfork Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

A Clear Night Under the Stars

Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.

Warmest today at 52° · coldest night Wednesday at 31°

The short of it: Bigfork weather on Friday, 13 November 2026: local time, 6 °C (43 °F) with clear skies, feeling like 4 °C (40 °F). Today’s high 11 °C (52 °F), low 3 °C (37 °F). Chance of rain 45% in the next 24 hours, about 0.5 mm (0.02 in). No warnings in force. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 19:00 local time.

BIGFORK, Friday. — Those stepping out in Bigfork this morning will find an overcast sky; the afternoon should top out near 52°, the night near 37°. That is some 10° milder than a typical November afternoon in Bigfork, where the average high is 42°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the N, gusting to 2 mph, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons today the pick at about 52°, while Wednesday night will be the coldest at 31°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 0.2 in. in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Bigfork runs from 28° at night to 42° by day, with some 1.9 in. of rain. August is the warmest month here at 81°, February the coldest at 21°, and June the wettest with 3.0 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. The best months to ride in are September and July.

The sun is up 9 h 20 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 3,025 ft above the sea; nights in high country cool fast once the sun is down.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowClear sky43°40°1 mph–
8 PMOvercast41°37°2 mph–
9 PMOvercast40°36°2 mph–
10 PMOvercast40°36°2 mph–
11 PMOvercast40°36°2 mph–
12 AMOvercast39°35°2 mph–
1 AMPartly cloudy39°34°2 mph–
2 AMMostly clear39°34°2 mph–
3 AMPartly cloudy39°34°2 mph–
4 AMClear sky38°33°2 mph–
5 AMMostly clear38°33°2 mph–
6 AMPartly cloudy37°33°2 mph–
7 AMPartly cloudy38°33°2 mph–
8 AMPartly cloudy40°36°1 mph–
9 AMPartly cloudy41°38°0 mph–
10 AMOvercast44°41°1 mph–
11 AMOvercast48°43°4 mph–
12 PMLight rain47°42°4 mph0.01 in.
1 PMLight rain48°43°3 mph0.01 in.
2 PMOvercast48°43°4 mph–
3 PMOvercast48°43°4 mph–
4 PMOvercast48°43°3 mph–
5 PMPartly cloudy47°43°3 mph–
6 PMPartly cloudy46°42°2 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 13): overcast, high 52°, low 37°, dry, gusts to 4 mph. Sun up 7:40 AM, down 5:00 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today37°52°dry4 mph9 h 20 min
Saturday37°48°0.02 in.9 mph9 h 17 min
Sunday39°50°0.07 in.5 mph9 h 15 min
Monday41°46°0.09 in.6 mph9 h 12 min
Tuesday35°42°dry4 mph9 h 9 min
Wednesday31°40°dry5 mph9 h 6 min
Thursday35°41°dry7 mph9 h 4 min

Warmest: today at 52°. Wettest: Monday, 0.09 in. of rain. Strongest gusts: Saturday, 9 mph.

The Almanac · Bigfork Month by Month

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

November in Bigfork, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus October
13° colder, 0.08 in. more rain
Versus December
7° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 10 min
Average wind
7 mph
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 13° against October, to near 42°; nights run about 28°. Rain is modest, about 1.9 in., the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Bigfork in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Bigfork by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January34°21°2.0 in.7 mph8 h 46 min✦
February36°21°1.6 in.7 mph10 h 9 min✦✦
March44°26°1.6 in.8 mph11 h 45 min✦✦✦
April53°32°1.7 in.8 mph13 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
May62°39°2.2 in.8 mph15 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
June69°45°3.0 in.7 mph16 h 2 min✦✦✦
July79°50°0.9 in.7 mph15 h 40 min✦✦✦✦✦
August81°49°1.2 in.6 mph14 h 17 min✦✦✦✦✦
September69°43°1.6 in.6 mph12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
October55°34°1.9 in.7 mph10 h 44 min✦✦✦
November42°28°1.9 in.7 mph9 h 10 min✦✦
December35°23°2.2 in.7 mph8 h 23 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Bigfork

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Bigfork today?

Right now it is 6 °C (43 °F) with clear skies; it feels like 4 °C (40 °F). Today’s high is 11 °C (52 °F) and tonight’s low 3 °C (37 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 45%, with 0.5 mm (0.02 in) expected.

Will it rain in Bigfork this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 7 days, about 4.5 mm (0.18 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Monday.

Are there any weather warnings for Bigfork?

No — no warnings or notices are in force for Bigfork at present.

What is the warmest month in Bigfork?

August, with an average high of 27 °C (81 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -6 °C (21 °F). The wettest month is June, with 75 mm (3.0 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Bigfork?

September and July. September brings highs near 21 °C (69 °F) and about 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain; July highs near 26 °C (79 °F) and 22 mm (0.87 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Bigfork?

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

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Woods BayMontana4 mi SSE43°30°1.9 in.
SomersMontana7 mi W42°30°1.5 in.
LakesideMontana8 mi WSW41°29°1.5 in.
KalispellMontana14 mi NW42°27°1.5 in.
EvergreenMontana15 mi NW42°26°1.5 in.
Columbia FallsMontana22 mi NNW41°26°1.7 in.
Hungry HorseMontana22 mi N39°26°2.0 in.
CoramMontana25 mi N39°26°2.0 in.

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