Downs 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 Monday at 69° · coldest night Friday at 30°
The short of it: Downs weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, 4 °C (39 °F) with mostly clear skies, feeling like 1 °C (34 °F). Today’s high 18 °C (65 °F), low 4 °C (39 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: glass falling. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 05:45 local time.
DOWNS, Sunday. — Downs may look for mostly clear skies this day, with the mercury climbing to about 65° before sinking to 39° by night. That is some 10° milder than a typical November afternoon in Downs, where the average high is 55°. Winds are light from the WNW, gusting to 4 mph, and the glass holds steady.
Of the 7 days ahead, Monday looks the finest at near 69°, while Friday night will be the coldest at 30°. The week looks dry — no rain worth measuring. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.
By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Downs runs from 29° at night to 55° by day, with some 0.8 in. of rain. July is the warmest month here at 93°, January the coldest at 17°, and May the wettest with 4.0 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to February. The best months to ride in are October and April.
The sun is up 10 h 14 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 1,516 ft above the sea.
The Hours to Come
Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneathThe hour-by-hour ledger
| Hour | Sky | Temp | Feels | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Now | Mostly clear | 39° | 35° | 2 mph | – |
| 6 AM | Mostly clear | 39° | 34° | 3 mph | – |
| 7 AM | Clear sky | 39° | 34° | 2 mph | – |
| 8 AM | Clear sky | 40° | 35° | 3 mph | – |
| 9 AM | Clear sky | 45° | 41° | 3 mph | – |
| 10 AM | Clear sky | 52° | 47° | 4 mph | – |
| 11 AM | Clear sky | 57° | 53° | 3 mph | – |
| 12 PM | Clear sky | 61° | 57° | 3 mph | – |
| 1 PM | Clear sky | 63° | 60° | 2 mph | – |
| 2 PM | Clear sky | 65° | 62° | 2 mph | – |
| 3 PM | Clear sky | 65° | 63° | 1 mph | – |
| 4 PM | Clear sky | 65° | 63° | 1 mph | – |
| 5 PM | Clear sky | 63° | 61° | 1 mph | – |
| 6 PM | Clear sky | 58° | 56° | 2 mph | – |
| 7 PM | Clear sky | 54° | 52° | 2 mph | – |
| 8 PM | Clear sky | 52° | 50° | 1 mph | – |
| 9 PM | Clear sky | 50° | 47° | 2 mph | – |
| 10 PM | Clear sky | 48° | 46° | 1 mph | – |
| 11 PM | Clear sky | 47° | 44° | 1 mph | – |
| 12 AM | Clear sky | 46° | 44° | 1 mph | – |
| 1 AM | Clear sky | 46° | 43° | 1 mph | – |
| 2 AM | Clear sky | 44° | 41° | 1 mph | – |
| 3 AM | Clear sky | 44° | 40° | 1 mph | – |
| 4 AM | Clear sky | 43° | 40° | 1 mph | – |
Seven-Day Outlook · Classified
Highs in large type · pick a dayToday (Nov 8): mostly clear, high 65°, low 39°, dry, gusts to 7 mph. Sun up 7:10 AM, down 5:24 PM. A stray cloud or two drifts over the plains; the sun keeps its hold on the day.
Monday (Nov 9): clear sky, high 69°, low 42°, dry, gusts to 13 mph. Sun up 7:11 AM, down 5:23 PM. Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.
Tuesday (Nov 10): overcast, high 63°, low 42°, dry, gusts to 6 mph. Sun up 7:12 AM, down 5:22 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Wednesday (Nov 11): fog, high 64°, low 42°, dry, gusts to 19 mph. Sun up 7:13 AM, down 5:22 PM. Sight is poor. Travellers urged to go slow and light their lanterns.
Thursday (Nov 12): fog, high 52°, low 38°, dry, gusts to 11 mph. Sun up 7:14 AM, down 5:21 PM. Sight is poor. Travellers urged to go slow and light their lanterns.
Friday (Nov 13): overcast, high 47°, low 30°, dry, gusts to 7 mph. Sun up 7:15 AM, down 5:20 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Saturday (Nov 14): partly cloudy, high 53°, low 33°, dry, gusts to 13 mph. Sun up 7:17 AM, down 5:19 PM. Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.
The Week in Figures
| Day | Low · High | Rain | Gusts | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 39°65° | dry | 7 mph | 10 h 14 min | |
| Monday | 42°69° | dry | 13 mph | 10 h 12 min | |
| Tuesday | 42°63° | dry | 6 mph | 10 h 10 min | |
| Wednesday | 42°64° | dry | 19 mph | 10 h 9 min | |
| Thursday | 38°52° | dry | 11 mph | 10 h 7 min | |
| Friday | 30°47° | dry | 7 mph | 10 h 5 min | |
| Saturday | 33°53° | dry | 13 mph | 10 h 2 min |
Warmest: Monday at 69°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: Wednesday, 19 mph.