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Drayton 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 Wednesday at 50° · coldest night tonight at 29°

The short of it: Drayton weather on Sunday, 15 November 2026: local time, -1 °C (30 °F) with mostly clear skies, feeling like -6 °C (21 °F). Today’s high 9 °C (49 °F), low -1 °C (29 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Warnings in force: black ice likely. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 01:45 local time.

DRAYTON, Sunday. — Folk about town may expect an overcast sky today, the mercury reaching near 49° and falling to 29° after dark. That is some 13° milder than a typical November afternoon in Drayton, where the average high is 36°. The wind keeps up from the SSE at 9 mph, gusting to 12 mph, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 5 days, our correspondent reckons Wednesday the pick at about 50°, while tonight will be the coldest at 29°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 0.4 in. in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Drayton runs from 19° at night to 36° by day, with some 0.8 in. of rain. July is the warmest month here at 80°, January the coldest at -3°, and June the wettest with 4.1 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. The best months to ride in are September and August.

The sun is up 9 h 11 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 791 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
NowMostly clear30°22°6 mph–
2 AMMostly clear30°21°6 mph–
3 AMClear sky29°21°6 mph–
4 AMPartly cloudy30°21°6 mph–
5 AMPartly cloudy30°22°6 mph–
6 AMPartly cloudy30°22°6 mph–
7 AMMostly clear30°22°7 mph–
8 AMClear sky30°21°7 mph–
9 AMClear sky32°23°8 mph–
10 AMClear sky36°26°8 mph–
11 AMClear sky40°30°10 mph–
12 PMClear sky44°33°10 mph–
1 PMClear sky46°35°11 mph–
2 PMClear sky48°37°10 mph–
3 PMClear sky49°39°10 mph–
4 PMClear sky48°40°8 mph–
5 PMClear sky46°38°6 mph–
6 PMMostly clear44°37°7 mph–
7 PMOvercast44°36°7 mph–
8 PMOvercast43°36°7 mph–
9 PMClear sky42°35°6 mph–
10 PMClear sky42°35°7 mph–
11 PMClear sky42°35°7 mph–
12 AMClear sky42°34°7 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 15): overcast, high 49°, low 29°, dry, gusts to 21 mph. Sun up 7:37 AM, down 4:48 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today29°49°dry21 mph9 h 11 min
Monday36°47°dry18 mph9 h 9 min
Tuesday41°49°dry15 mph9 h 6 min
Wednesday41°50°0.2 in.15 mph9 h 4 min
Thursday31°40°0.2 in.20 mph9 h 1 min

Warmest: Wednesday at 50°. Wettest: Thursday, 0.2 in. of rain. Strongest gusts: today, 21 mph.

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The Almanac · Drayton Month by Month

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

November in Drayton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus October
18° colder, 0.7 in. less rain
Versus December
15° warmer
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 6 min
Average wind
11 mph
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 18° from October to about 36°, with nights near 19°. Rain is modest, about 0.8 in., the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Drayton in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Drayton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January15°-3°0.5 in.10 mph8 h 43 min✦✦
February20°0°0.4 in.10 mph10 h 7 min✦✦
March34°15°0.8 in.10 mph11 h 45 min✦✦
April51°30°1.2 in.11 mph13 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
May67°42°2.8 in.11 mph15 h 13 min✦✦✦
June77°53°4.1 in.9 mph16 h 6 min✦✦✦
July80°57°3.3 in.8 mph15 h 44 min✦✦✦
August80°54°2.6 in.8 mph14 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
September71°46°2.1 in.9 mph12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
October54°33°1.5 in.10 mph10 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
November36°19°0.8 in.11 mph9 h 6 min✦✦
December20°4°0.6 in.10 mph8 h 18 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Drayton

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Drayton today?

Right now it is -1 °C (30 °F) with mostly clear skies; it feels like -6 °C (21 °F). Today’s high is 9 °C (49 °F) and tonight’s low -1 °C (29 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Drayton this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 5 days, about 10 mm (0.40 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Thursday.

Are there any weather warnings for Drayton?

Yes: black ice likely. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Drayton?

July, with an average high of 27 °C (80 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -19 °C (-3 °F). The wettest month is June, with 104 mm (4.1 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Drayton?

September and August. September brings highs near 22 °C (71 °F) and about 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain; August highs near 26 °C (80 °F) and 66 mm (2.6 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Drayton?

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

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GraftonNorth Dakota15 mi SW36°19°0.8 in.
StephenMinnesota16 mi ESE37°20°0.7 in.
HallockMinnesota18 mi NE35°19°0.8 in.
MintoNorth Dakota21 mi SSW36°19°0.8 in.
ArgyleMinnesota23 mi SE37°20°0.7 in.
CavalierNorth Dakota25 mi NW35°18°0.9 in.
PembinaNorth Dakota27 mi N34°18°0.9 in.
Park RiverNorth Dakota28 mi WSW35°19°0.7 in.

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