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Ithaca Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Broken Cloud Under the Moon

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

Warmest Tuesday at 60° · coldest night Saturday at 26°

The short of it: Ithaca weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, 9 °C (48 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 7 °C (44 °F). Today’s high 13 °C (56 °F), low 2 °C (36 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. No warnings in force. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 20:15 local time.

ITHACA, Sunday. — An overcast sky is the word from the Ithaca station, with a high of 56° and a low of 36°. That is some 10° milder than a typical November afternoon in Ithaca, where the average high is 46°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the WNW, gusting to 7 mph, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Of the 7 days ahead, Tuesday looks the finest at near 60°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at 26°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 0.05 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 Ithaca brings highs near 46°, lows of 30° and about 2.4 in. of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 83°, January the coldest at 15°, and May the wettest with 3.7 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. The best months to ride in are July and September.

The sun is up 9 h 59 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 742 ft above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowPartly cloudy49°44°4 mph–
9 PMPartly cloudy48°43°5 mph–
10 PMMostly clear47°41°5 mph–
11 PMClear sky45°39°6 mph–
12 AMClear sky44°38°6 mph–
1 AMClear sky43°37°6 mph–
2 AMClear sky42°36°6 mph–
3 AMOvercast41°35°5 mph–
4 AMOvercast42°35°5 mph–
5 AMPartly cloudy42°36°5 mph–
6 AMPartly cloudy42°36°5 mph–
7 AMOvercast42°36°5 mph–
8 AMPartly cloudy42°36°5 mph–
9 AMOvercast44°38°5 mph–
10 AMPartly cloudy47°42°5 mph–
11 AMPartly cloudy50°44°6 mph–
12 PMPartly cloudy52°45°6 mph–
1 PMPartly cloudy53°46°6 mph–
2 PMPartly cloudy53°46°7 mph–
3 PMOvercast53°46°7 mph–
4 PMOvercast53°46°6 mph–
5 PMOvercast51°46°5 mph–
6 PMOvercast49°44°4 mph–
7 PMOvercast47°42°5 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): overcast, high 56°, low 36°, dry, gusts to 20 mph. Sun up 7:22 AM, down 5:21 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today36°56°dry20 mph9 h 59 min
Monday41°53°dry12 mph9 h 56 min
Tuesday42°60°dry14 mph9 h 54 min
Wednesday38°52°0.05 in.8 mph9 h 52 min
Thursday34°44°dry16 mph9 h 50 min
Friday31°41°dry16 mph9 h 47 min
Saturday26°43°dry9 mph9 h 45 min

Warmest: Tuesday at 60°. Wettest: Wednesday, 0.05 in.. Strongest gusts: today, 20 mph.

The Almanac · Ithaca Month by Month

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

November in Ithaca, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus October
14° colder, 0.7 in. less rain
Versus December
12° warmer
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 38 min
Average wind
8 mph
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 14° from October to about 46°, with nights near 30°. Wet spells are common — about 2.4 in., the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Ithaca in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Ithaca by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°15°1.9 in.8 mph9 h 18 min✦
February32°16°1.5 in.8 mph10 h 27 min✦✦
March43°24°2.0 in.8 mph11 h 48 min✦✦
April56°35°3.2 in.9 mph13 h 21 min✦✦
May70°46°3.7 in.8 mph14 h 40 min✦✦✦
June79°55°3.5 in.6 mph15 h 23 min✦✦✦
July83°59°2.7 in.6 mph15 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
August81°58°3.2 in.6 mph13 h 57 min✦✦✦
September74°50°3.5 in.6 mph12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October61°40°3.1 in.7 mph10 h 56 min✦✦
November46°30°2.4 in.8 mph9 h 38 min✦✦
December34°21°2.0 in.8 mph8 h 59 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Ithaca

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Ithaca today?

Right now it is 9 °C (48 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like 7 °C (44 °F). Today’s high is 13 °C (56 °F) and tonight’s low 2 °C (36 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Ithaca this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 7 days, about 1.2 mm (0.05 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Wednesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Ithaca?

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

What is the warmest month in Ithaca?

July, with an average high of 28 °C (83 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -9 °C (15 °F). The wettest month is May, with 94 mm (3.7 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Ithaca?

July and September. July brings highs near 28 °C (83 °F) and about 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain; September highs near 23 °C (74 °F) and 88 mm (3.5 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Ithaca?

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
AlmaMichigan7 mi NNW46°30°2.4 in.
Saint LouisMichigan8 mi N46°30°2.4 in.
Saint JohnsMichigan20 mi S47°31°2.4 in.
Mount PleasantMichigan23 mi NNW46°30°2.4 in.
ChesaningMichigan26 mi ESE47°31°2.3 in.
New HavenMichigan27 mi ESE47°31°2.3 in.
MidlandMichigan29 mi NE46°31°2.3 in.
ShieldsMichigan29 mi ENE46°31°2.4 in.

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