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Ely Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

A Clear Night Under the Stars

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

Warmest today at 62° · coldest night Saturday at 24°

The short of it: Ely weather on Tuesday, 10 November 2026: local time, 6 °C (42 °F) with clear skies, feeling like 3 °C (37 °F). Today’s high 16 °C (62 °F), low 3 °C (37 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: glass falling, frost possible. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 03:15 local time.

ELY, Tuesday. — An overcast sky is the word from the Ely station, with a high of 62° and a low of 37°. That is some 13° milder than a typical November afternoon in Ely, where the average high is 48°. Winds are light from the NW, gusting to 6 mph, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons today the pick at about 62°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at 24°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 0.2 in. in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Ely runs from 30° at night to 48° by day, with some 2.0 in. of rain. July is the warmest month here at 85°, January the coldest at 13°, and June the wettest with 5.4 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. The best months to ride in are October and May.

The sun is up 10 h 0 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 807 ft above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowClear sky42°38°3 mph–
4 AMClear sky41°37°3 mph–
5 AMClear sky40°35°3 mph–
6 AMClear sky38°33°2 mph–
7 AMClear sky37°32°2 mph–
8 AMClear sky38°34°2 mph–
9 AMClear sky46°41°2 mph–
10 AMClear sky51°46°3 mph–
11 AMClear sky55°51°3 mph–
12 PMClear sky58°54°3 mph–
1 PMClear sky60°56°3 mph–
2 PMClear sky62°58°2 mph–
3 PMClear sky62°58°2 mph–
4 PMClear sky60°56°2 mph–
5 PMClear sky55°52°1 mph–
6 PMClear sky51°48°1 mph–
7 PMMostly clear49°46°1 mph–
8 PMMostly clear46°42°1 mph–
9 PMMostly clear43°39°1 mph–
10 PMOvercast41°37°1 mph–
11 PMOvercast40°36°1 mph–
12 AMOvercast39°34°2 mph–
1 AMOvercast38°33°2 mph–
2 AMOvercast39°35°2 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 10): overcast, high 62°, low 37°, dry, gusts to 7 mph. Sun up 6:50 AM, down 4:50 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today37°62°dry7 mph10 h 0 min
Wednesday38°53°0.2 in.12 mph9 h 58 min
Thursday33°44°dry19 mph9 h 56 min
Friday27°42°dry13 mph9 h 54 min
Saturday24°45°dry4 mph9 h 51 min
Sunday25°48°dry10 mph9 h 49 min
Monday32°52°dry13 mph9 h 47 min

Warmest: today at 62°. Wettest: Wednesday, 0.2 in.. Strongest gusts: Thursday, 19 mph.

The Almanac · Ely Month by Month

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

November in Ely, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus October
16° colder, 0.8 in. less rain
Versus December
14° warmer
Day–night spread
18°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 45 min
Average wind
10 mph
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The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 16° from October to about 48°, with nights near 30°. Rain is modest, about 2.0 in., the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Ely in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Ely by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°13°1.1 in.10 mph9 h 27 min✦✦
February35°17°1.2 in.10 mph10 h 32 min✦✦
March48°28°2.1 in.10 mph11 h 49 min✦✦
April62°39°3.9 in.11 mph13 h 18 min✦✦✦
May73°50°4.3 in.10 mph14 h 32 min✦✦✦
June82°60°5.4 in.8 mph15 h 12 min✦✦✦
July85°64°4.1 in.6 mph14 h 56 min✦✦
August83°62°3.5 in.6 mph13 h 51 min✦✦✦
September77°53°4.3 in.7 mph12 h 25 min✦✦✦
October64°41°2.8 in.9 mph10 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
November48°30°2.0 in.10 mph9 h 45 min✦✦
December34°18°1.7 in.10 mph9 h 9 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

What readers in Ely see right now · last 3 hours

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Questions Readers Ask about Ely

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Ely today?

Right now it is 6 °C (42 °F) with clear skies; it feels like 3 °C (37 °F). Today’s high is 16 °C (62 °F) and tonight’s low 3 °C (37 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Ely this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 7 days, about 6.1 mm (0.24 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Wednesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Ely?

No warnings, but 2 notices are on the wire: glass falling; frost possible.

What is the warmest month in Ely?

July, with an average high of 29 °C (85 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -11 °C (13 °F). The wettest month is June, with 137 mm (5.4 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Ely?

October and May. October brings highs near 18 °C (64 °F) and about 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain; May highs near 23 °C (73 °F) and 110 mm (4.3 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Ely?

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

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SolonIowa7 mi SE48°30°2.0 in.
North LibertyIowa9 mi S49°30°2.0 in.
Mount VernonIowa9 mi ENE48°29°2.0 in.
Cedar RapidsIowa10 mi NNW48°29°1.9 in.
FairfaxIowa11 mi WNW48°29°2.0 in.
LisbonIowa11 mi ENE48°29°2.0 in.
MarionIowa11 mi N47°29°2.0 in.
TiffinIowa12 mi SSW49°30°2.0 in.

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The Editor’s Remark

“Weather is the only news that never grows stale. Each morning the sky writes its own front page, and we at Wanted Weather are but its telegraph operators.”— J. Whitmore, Editor
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