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Gorham Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Grey Sky Settles Over the Town

Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

Warmest Monday at 56° · coldest night Friday at 32°

The short of it: Gorham weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, 5 °C (42 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like 3 °C (37 °F). Today’s high 10 °C (50 °F), low 5 °C (41 °F). Chance of rain 30% in the next 24 hours, about 0.2 mm (0.01 in). No warnings in force. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 20:45 local time.

GORHAM, Sunday. — Those stepping out in Gorham this morning will find light rain; the afternoon should top out near 50°, the night near 41°. Old hands will call it a proper November day: the thirty-year average for Gorham is 48°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the WSW, gusting to 7 mph, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Monday looks the finest at near 56°, while Friday night will be the coldest at 32°. 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.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Gorham brings highs near 48°, lows of 29° and about 4.3 in. of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 80°, January the coldest at 12°, and October the wettest with 5.0 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to March. The best months to ride in are June and September.

The sun is up 9 h 57 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 144 ft above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowMostly clear42°38°2 mph–
9 PMOvercast42°37°3 mph–
10 PMOvercast42°37°3 mph–
11 PMOvercast41°36°2 mph–
12 AMOvercast42°37°3 mph–
1 AMPartly cloudy42°37°3 mph–
2 AMOvercast41°37°3 mph–
3 AMPartly cloudy41°37°3 mph–
4 AMPartly cloudy41°37°2 mph–
5 AMOvercast41°37°2 mph0.00 in.
6 AMPartly cloudy41°37°2 mph0.00 in.
7 AMPartly cloudy41°37°2 mph–
8 AMPartly cloudy44°40°2 mph–
9 AMOvercast48°44°3 mph–
10 AMPartly cloudy52°48°3 mph–
11 AMOvercast55°51°4 mph–
12 PMOvercast56°51°4 mph–
1 PMOvercast56°51°5 mph–
2 PMPartly cloudy56°50°6 mph–
3 PMOvercast56°50°6 mph–
4 PMOvercast53°48°4 mph–
5 PMOvercast51°47°3 mph–
6 PMOvercast49°46°2 mph–
7 PMOvercast47°45°1 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): light rain, high 50°, low 41°, 0.2 in. of rain, gusts to 13 mph. Sun up 6:27 AM, down 4:24 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today41°50°0.2 in.13 mph9 h 57 min
Monday41°56°0.01 in.13 mph9 h 54 min
Tuesday36°50°dry13 mph9 h 52 min
Wednesday38°52°dry13 mph9 h 50 min
Thursday36°44°0.01 in.8 mph9 h 47 min
Friday32°44°dry15 mph9 h 45 min
Saturday34°41°dry18 mph9 h 43 min

Warmest: Monday at 56°. Wettest: today, 0.2 in.. Strongest gusts: Saturday, 18 mph.

The Almanac · Gorham Month by Month

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

November in Gorham, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus October
12° colder, 0.7 in. less rain
Versus December
11° warmer
Day–night spread
19°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 35 min
Average wind
8 mph
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 12° from October to about 48°, with nights near 29°. Wet spells are common — about 4.3 in., the 4th wettest month.

Gorham in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Gorham by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°12°3.4 in.9 mph9 h 16 min✦
February35°13°3.4 in.9 mph10 h 25 min✦
March42°23°4.1 in.10 mph11 h 48 min✦
April54°33°4.6 in.9 mph13 h 22 min✦✦
May66°43°3.5 in.8 mph14 h 42 min✦✦✦
June74°53°3.7 in.7 mph15 h 25 min✦✦✦
July80°58°3.3 in.7 mph15 h 8 min✦✦✦
August79°57°3.1 in.6 mph13 h 58 min✦✦✦
September72°49°3.4 in.7 mph12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October60°38°5.0 in.8 mph10 h 55 min✦✦
November48°29°4.3 in.8 mph9 h 35 min✦
December37°19°4.6 in.9 mph8 h 56 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Gorham

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Gorham today?

Right now it is 5 °C (42 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like 3 °C (37 °F). Today’s high is 10 °C (50 °F) and tonight’s low 5 °C (41 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 30%, with 0.2 mm (0.01 in) expected.

Will it rain in Gorham this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 7 days, about 5.3 mm (0.21 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Today.

Are there any weather warnings for Gorham?

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

What is the warmest month in Gorham?

July, with an average high of 27 °C (80 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -11 °C (12 °F). The wettest month is October, with 126 mm (5.0 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Gorham?

June and September. June brings highs near 24 °C (74 °F) and about 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain; September highs near 22 °C (72 °F) and 86 mm (3.4 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Gorham?

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

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
WestbrookMaine4 mi E48°30°4.2 in.
BuxtonMaine5 mi SW48°29°4.3 in.
South Portland GardensMaine7 mi ESE48°31°4.2 in.
West ScarboroughMaine8 mi SSE48°30°4.2 in.
Hollis CenterMaine9 mi SW48°29°4.4 in.
ScarboroughMaine9 mi SE48°31°4.2 in.
PortlandMaine9 mi E48°31°4.2 in.
South PortlandMaine10 mi ESE48°32°4.3 in.

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