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Cactus Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Clear Skies Over the Prairie

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

Warmest Sunday at 78° · coldest night Tuesday at 51°

The short of it: Cactus weather on Friday, 13 November 2026: local time, 22 °C (71 °F) with clear skies, feeling like 22 °C (72 °F). Today’s high 25 °C (77 °F), low 14 °C (57 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: glass falling, dry spell. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 10:30 local time.

CACTUS, Friday. — Those stepping out in Cactus this morning will find an overcast sky; the afternoon should top out near 77°, the night near 57°. That is about what a November day usually brings here, where the long-run average high is 76°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the SE, gusting to 4 mph, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Of the 7 days ahead, Sunday looks the finest at near 78°, while Tuesday night will be the coldest at 51°. Not a drop is expected in that time. Nights run 5° milder than the November norm of 52°.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Cactus brings highs near 76°, lows of 52° and about 1.2 in. of rain over the month. August is the warmest month here at 101°, January the coldest at 43°, and September the wettest with 3.5 in.. The best months to ride in are February and November.

The sun is up 10 h 48 min today, and the days are shortening by about 1 minutes each. The station stands 587 ft above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowClear sky69°70°1 mph–
11 AMClear sky72°73°3 mph–
12 PMClear sky74°74°4 mph–
1 PMClear sky76°75°4 mph–
2 PMPartly cloudy77°74°5 mph–
3 PMOvercast77°73°5 mph–
4 PMOvercast76°72°5 mph–
5 PMClear sky74°71°4 mph–
6 PMClear sky70°68°3 mph–
7 PMClear sky66°65°3 mph–
8 PMMostly clear64°63°3 mph–
9 PMMostly clear62°62°3 mph–
10 PMClear sky61°60°3 mph–
11 PMMostly clear60°60°3 mph–
12 AMPartly cloudy60°60°3 mph–
1 AMMostly clear60°60°4 mph–
2 AMMostly clear60°60°3 mph–
3 AMPartly cloudy60°60°3 mph–
4 AMOvercast60°62°1 mph–
5 AMOvercast60°61°2 mph–
6 AMOvercast61°62°2 mph–
7 AMOvercast61°61°3 mph–
8 AMOvercast62°63°3 mph–
9 AMOvercast65°66°4 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 13): overcast, high 77°, low 57°, dry, gusts to 10 mph. Sun up 6:57 AM, down 5:45 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today57°77°dry10 mph10 h 48 min
Saturday60°75°dry16 mph10 h 47 min
Sunday63°78°dry16 mph10 h 46 min
Monday55°62°dry15 mph10 h 45 min
Tuesday51°65°dry9 mph10 h 44 min
Wednesday56°69°dry7 mph10 h 42 min
Thursday64°77°dry9 mph10 h 41 min

Warmest: Sunday at 78°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: Saturday, 16 mph.

The Almanac · Cactus Month by Month

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

November in Cactus, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus October
10° colder, 0.8 in. less rain
Versus December
8° warmer
Day–night spread
24°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 43 min
Average wind
7 mph
Recommended
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 10° against October, to near 76°; nights run about 52°. Rain is modest, about 1.2 in., the 9th wettest month.

Cactus in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Cactus by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January68°43°0.8 in.7 mph10 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
February73°48°0.8 in.8 mph11 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
March80°54°1.2 in.9 mph11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
April88°61°1.4 in.9 mph12 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
May94°68°2.2 in.10 mph13 h 31 min✦✦
June99°74°1.6 in.9 mph13 h 54 min✦✦✦
July100°74°1.9 in.9 mph13 h 45 min✦✦
August101°74°1.7 in.8 mph13 h 8 min✦✦✦
September94°70°3.5 in.6 mph12 h 17 min✦
October87°62°2.0 in.7 mph11 h 27 min✦✦✦
November76°52°1.2 in.7 mph10 h 43 min✦✦✦✦✦
December69°45°1.1 in.7 mph10 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Cactus

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Cactus today?

Right now it is 22 °C (71 °F) with clear skies; it feels like 22 °C (72 °F). Today’s high is 25 °C (77 °F) and tonight’s low 14 °C (57 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Cactus this week?

No — the next 7 days look dry, with no rain worth measuring.

Are there any weather warnings for Cactus?

No warnings, but 2 notices are on the wire: glass falling; dry spell.

What is the warmest month in Cactus?

August, with an average high of 38 °C (101 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average 6 °C (43 °F). The wettest month is September, with 88 mm (3.5 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Cactus?

February and November. February brings highs near 23 °C (73 °F) and about 20 mm (0.79 in) of rain; November highs near 25 °C (76 °F) and 30 mm (1.2 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Cactus?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 6 °C (43 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
EncinalTexas10 mi NNE77°52°1.2 in.
Ranchos Penitas West ColoniaTexas20 mi SW76°53°1.2 in.
Ranchos Penitas WestTexas21 mi SW76°53°1.2 in.
ColombiaNuevo León26 mi WSW77°53°1.1 in.
Larga VistaTexas28 mi S78°55°1.3 in.
LaredoTexas29 mi SSW78°55°1.2 in.
Pueblo Nuevo ColoniaTexas29 mi S77°54°1.3 in.
Pueblo NuevoTexas29 mi S77°54°1.3 in.

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