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Durango Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Clouds Gather on the Horizon

Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

Warmest Wednesday at 59° · coldest night Monday at 29°

The short of it: Durango weather on Tuesday, 10 November 2026: local time, 10 °C (49 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 8 °C (46 °F). Today’s high 13 °C (56 °F), low -1 °C (31 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: fog advisory, frost warning, glass falling. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 17:45 local time.

DURANGO, Tuesday. — Durango may look for fog this day, with the mercury climbing to about 56° before sinking to 31° by night. Count it a gift: 5° above the November average of 51° for these parts. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the E, gusting to 7 mph, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Of the 7 days ahead, Wednesday looks the finest at near 59°, while Monday night will be the coldest at 29°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 0.5 in. in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Durango runs from 23° at night to 51° by day, with some 1.5 in. of rain. July is the warmest month here at 87°, January the coldest at 13°, and August the wettest with 1.9 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. The best months to ride in are May and September.

The sun is up 10 h 19 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 6,893 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
NowOvercast52°48°2 mph–
6 PMPartly cloudy48°45°1 mph–
7 PMOvercast44°40°2 mph–
8 PMFog40°36°2 mph–
9 PMFog38°34°2 mph–
10 PMMostly clear37°32°2 mph–
11 PMOvercast35°29°2 mph–
12 AMOvercast34°28°2 mph–
1 AMOvercast33°26°3 mph–
2 AMOvercast32°26°3 mph–
3 AMPartly cloudy32°26°3 mph–
4 AMMostly clear32°25°3 mph–
5 AMMostly clear31°24°3 mph–
6 AMClear sky31°24°3 mph–
7 AMClear sky31°24°3 mph–
8 AMClear sky35°28°3 mph–
9 AMClear sky43°37°2 mph–
10 AMClear sky53°48°0 mph–
11 AMClear sky56°50°2 mph–
12 PMClear sky58°52°3 mph–
1 PMClear sky59°53°4 mph–
2 PMClear sky59°51°5 mph–
3 PMClear sky58°50°5 mph–
4 PMClear sky56°49°5 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 10): fog, high 56°, low 31°, dry, gusts to 11 mph. Sun up 6:45 AM, down 5:04 PM. Sight is poor. Travellers urged to go slow and light their lanterns.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today31°56°dry11 mph10 h 19 min
Wednesday31°59°dry11 mph10 h 18 min
Thursday31°57°dry8 mph10 h 16 min
Friday32°54°dry8 mph10 h 14 min
Saturday35°41°0.5 in.8 mph10 h 12 min
Sunday33°47°dry6 mph10 h 11 min
Monday29°48°dry9 mph10 h 9 min

Warmest: Wednesday at 59°. Wettest: Saturday, 0.5 in.. Strongest gusts: today, 11 mph.

The Almanac · Durango Month by Month

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

November in Durango, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus October
14° colder, 0.2 in. less rain
Versus December
10° warmer
Day–night spread
28°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 7 min
Average wind
5 mph
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 14° from October to about 51°, with nights near 23°. Rain is modest, about 1.5 in., the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Durango in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Durango by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January41°13°1.7 in.5 mph9 h 52 min✦✦
February45°17°1.5 in.6 mph10 h 46 min✦✦
March54°24°1.3 in.7 mph11 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
April63°31°1.0 in.8 mph13 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
May72°39°1.1 in.8 mph14 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
June82°47°0.5 in.7 mph14 h 43 min✦✦✦✦✦
July87°53°1.4 in.6 mph14 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
August84°52°1.9 in.6 mph13 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
September77°45°1.7 in.6 mph12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
October66°33°1.6 in.6 mph11 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
November51°23°1.5 in.5 mph10 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
December41°14°1.6 in.5 mph9 h 36 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Durango

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Durango today?

Right now it is 10 °C (49 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like 8 °C (46 °F). Today’s high is 13 °C (56 °F) and tonight’s low -1 °C (31 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Durango this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 7 days, about 13 mm (0.52 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Saturday.

Are there any weather warnings for Durango?

No warnings, but 3 notices are on the wire: fog advisory; frost warning; glass falling.

What is the warmest month in Durango?

July, with an average high of 30 °C (87 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -10 °C (13 °F). The wettest month is August, with 48 mm (1.9 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Durango?

May and September. May brings highs near 22 °C (72 °F) and about 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain; September highs near 25 °C (77 °F) and 44 mm (1.7 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Durango?

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
BayfieldColorado16 mi ESE52°22°1.3 in.
IgnacioColorado18 mi SE53°23°1.0 in.
MancosColorado23 mi WNW50°22°1.3 in.
Cedar HillNew Mexico23 mi S55°26°0.9 in.
La PlataNew Mexico29 mi SW56°26°0.7 in.
AztecNew Mexico32 mi SSW55°27°0.7 in.
SpencervilleNew Mexico33 mi SSW56°27°0.7 in.
Flora VistaNew Mexico35 mi SSW56°27°0.7 in.

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