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Chico Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Showers Pass Overhead

Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.

Warmest Thursday at 65° · coldest night Tuesday at 43°

The short of it: Chico weather on Sunday, 15 November 2026: local time, 7 °C (44 °F) with passing showers, feeling like 3 °C (37 °F). Today’s high 9 °C (48 °F), low 7 °C (44 °F). Chance of rain 60% in the next 24 hours, about 3.9 mm (0.15 in). No warnings in force. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 04:15 local time.

CHICO, Sunday. — Chico may look for passing showers this day, with the mercury climbing to about 48° before sinking to 44° by night. That is 19° colder than Chico usually sees in November, when highs average 67°. The wind keeps up from the ESE at 12 mph, gusting to 15 mph, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Looking over the next 5 days, our correspondent reckons Thursday the pick at about 65°, while Tuesday night will be the coldest at 43°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 0.3 in. in all. No frost is in sight.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Chico runs from 42° at night to 67° by day, with some 2.2 in. of rain. July is the warmest month here at 97°, January the coldest at 33°, and May the wettest with 4.5 in.. The best months to ride in are April and March.

The sun is up 10 h 26 min today, and the days are shortening by about 1 minutes each. The station stands 919 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
NowLight showers44°37°8 mph0.09 in.
5 AMLight showers44°37°8 mph0.05 in.
6 AMOvercast44°37°8 mph–
7 AMOvercast44°37°8 mph0.00 in.
8 AMLight rain44°37°8 mph0.00 in.
9 AMOvercast45°38°7 mph–
10 AMOvercast46°39°7 mph–
11 AMOvercast46°40°7 mph–
12 PMOvercast47°40°7 mph–
1 PMOvercast47°41°7 mph–
2 PMOvercast47°41°7 mph–
3 PMOvercast48°42°7 mph–
4 PMOvercast48°41°7 mph–
5 PMOvercast47°40°7 mph–
6 PMOvercast46°40°8 mph–
7 PMOvercast46°39°7 mph–
8 PMOvercast46°39°7 mph–
9 PMOvercast45°39°6 mph–
10 PMOvercast45°39°6 mph–
11 PMOvercast45°39°6 mph–
12 AMOvercast45°39°5 mph–
1 AMOvercast44°38°5 mph–
2 AMOvercast44°38°5 mph–
3 AMOvercast44°38°5 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 15): light showers, high 48°, low 44°, 0.3 in. of rain, gusts to 18 mph. Sun up 7:02 AM, down 5:28 PM. Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today44°48°0.3 in.18 mph10 h 26 min
Monday44°54°dry10 mph10 h 25 min
Tuesday43°59°dry9 mph10 h 23 min
Wednesday49°62°dry12 mph10 h 23 min
Thursday59°65°dry8 mph10 h 21 min

Warmest: Thursday at 65°. Wettest: today, 0.3 in. of rain. Strongest gusts: today, 18 mph.

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The Almanac · Chico Month by Month

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

November in Chico, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus October
12° colder, 1.1 in. less rain
Versus December
9° warmer
Day–night spread
24°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 23 min
Average wind
9 mph
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 12° from October to about 67°, with nights near 42°. Rain is modest, about 2.2 in., the 8th wettest month.

Chico in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Chico by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January57°33°1.7 in.9 mph10 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
February61°37°2.0 in.10 mph10 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
March69°44°2.4 in.11 mph11 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
April77°52°2.6 in.11 mph12 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
May84°61°4.5 in.10 mph13 h 52 min✦✦✦
June91°69°3.3 in.9 mph14 h 21 min✦✦
July97°73°2.2 in.8 mph14 h 9 min✦✦
August97°72°2.2 in.8 mph13 h 22 min✦✦
September89°64°4.0 in.7 mph12 h 20 min✦✦
October79°53°3.3 in.8 mph11 h 17 min✦✦✦
November67°42°2.2 in.9 mph10 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
December58°34°1.7 in.9 mph9 h 57 min✦✦✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Chico

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Chico today?

Right now it is 7 °C (44 °F) with passing showers; it feels like 3 °C (37 °F). Today’s high is 9 °C (48 °F) and tonight’s low 7 °C (44 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 60%, with 4.0 mm (0.16 in) expected.

Will it rain in Chico this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 5 days, about 8.0 mm (0.31 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Today.

Are there any weather warnings for Chico?

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

What is the warmest month in Chico?

July, with an average high of 36 °C (97 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average 0 °C (33 °F). The wettest month is May, with 115 mm (4.5 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Chico?

April and March. April brings highs near 25 °C (77 °F) and about 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain; March highs near 21 °C (69 °F) and 61 mm (2.4 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Chico?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 0 °C (33 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BridgeportTexas6 mi SSE67°42°2.1 in.
DecaturTexas13 mi ESE67°43°2.2 in.
BowieTexas18 mi N66°42°2.2 in.
JacksboroTexas21 mi WSW67°42°2.0 in.
BriarTexas26 mi SE67°43°2.3 in.
Pecan AcresTexas29 mi SE67°44°2.3 in.
AzleTexas31 mi SSE67°44°2.3 in.
KrumTexas32 mi E67°43°2.5 in.

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