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Kalispell 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 Saturday at 50° · coldest night Wednesday at 23°

The short of it: Kalispell weather on Friday, 13 November 2026: local time, 4 °C (40 °F) with mostly clear skies, feeling like 2 °C (36 °F). Today’s high 9 °C (48 °F), low -2 °C (28 °F). Chance of rain 45% in the next 24 hours, about 0.7 mm (0.03 in). Notices: fog advisory, frost warning, glass falling. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 18:45 local time.

KALISPELL, Friday. — Those stepping out in Kalispell this morning will find fog; the afternoon should top out near 48°, the night near 28°. That is some 6° milder than a typical November afternoon in Kalispell, where the average high is 42°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the N, gusting to 1 mph, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Saturday looks the finest at near 50°, while Wednesday night will be the coldest at 23°. The week looks dry — no rain worth measuring. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Kalispell runs from 27° at night to 42° by day, with some 1.5 in. of rain. August is the warmest month here at 84°, January the coldest at 19°, and June the wettest with 2.6 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. The best months to ride in are September and July.

The sun is up 9 h 19 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 3,035 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 · Snow
NowMostly clear40°37°0 mph–
7 PMMostly clear39°35°0 mph–
8 PMMostly clear37°33°1 mph–
9 PMOvercast35°31°1 mph–
10 PMFog32°27°1 mph–
11 PMFog31°27°1 mph–
12 AMFog31°27°1 mph–
1 AMFog31°26°1 mph–
2 AMFog30°26°0 mph–
3 AMFog29°25°1 mph–
4 AMFog29°24°1 mph–
5 AMFog29°24°1 mph–
6 AMFog29°24°0 mph–
7 AMFog29°25°0 mph–
8 AMFog30°25°1 mph–
9 AMOvercast34°28°2 mph–
10 AMLight rain38°33°2 mph0.01 in.
11 AMLight rain41°36°3 mph0.02 in.
12 PMOvercast46°41°3 mph–
1 PMOvercast49°44°4 mph–
2 PMOvercast49°44°5 mph–
3 PMOvercast50°43°5 mph–
4 PMOvercast48°42°5 mph–
5 PMPartly cloudy46°40°3 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 13): fog, high 48°, low 28°, dry, gusts to 3 mph. Sun up 7:42 AM, down 5:01 PM. Sight is poor. Travellers urged to go slow and light their lanterns.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today28°48°dry3 mph9 h 19 min
Saturday29°50°0.03 in.8 mph9 h 16 min
Sunday31°48°dry4 mph9 h 13 min
Monday33°45°0.00 in.8 mph9 h 11 min
Tuesday27°42°dry4 mph9 h 9 min
Wednesday23°38°dry4 mph9 h 6 min
Thursday28°37°dry7 mph9 h 4 min

Warmest: Saturday at 50°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: Saturday, 8 mph.

The Almanac · Kalispell Month by Month

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

November in Kalispell, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus October
16° colder, 0.2 in. more rain
Versus December
9° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 9 min
Average wind
7 mph
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 16° from October to about 42°, with nights near 27°. Rain is modest, about 1.5 in., the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Kalispell in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Kalispell by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°19°1.6 in.6 mph8 h 46 min✦✦
February37°19°1.3 in.7 mph10 h 8 min✦✦
March46°26°1.3 in.8 mph11 h 45 min✦✦✦
April56°32°1.5 in.8 mph13 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
May66°40°2.0 in.7 mph15 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
June73°46°2.6 in.7 mph16 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
July83°50°0.9 in.6 mph15 h 41 min✦✦✦✦✦
August84°49°0.9 in.6 mph14 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
September72°41°1.2 in.6 mph12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
October57°32°1.3 in.6 mph10 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
November42°27°1.5 in.7 mph9 h 9 min✦✦✦
December33°20°1.7 in.6 mph8 h 22 min✦✦

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Questions Readers Ask about Kalispell

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Kalispell today?

Right now it is 4 °C (40 °F) with mostly clear skies; it feels like 2 °C (36 °F). Today’s high is 9 °C (48 °F) and tonight’s low -2 °C (28 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 45%, with 0.7 mm (0.03 in) expected.

Will it rain in Kalispell this week?

No — the next 7 days look dry, with no rain worth measuring.

Are there any weather warnings for Kalispell?

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

What is the warmest month in Kalispell?

August, with an average high of 29 °C (84 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -7 °C (19 °F). The wettest month is June, with 67 mm (2.6 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Kalispell?

September and July. September brings highs near 22 °C (72 °F) and about 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain; July highs near 29 °C (83 °F) and 24 mm (0.94 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Kalispell?

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
EvergreenMontana3 mi NE42°26°1.5 in.
SomersMontana9 mi SSE42°30°1.5 in.
LakesideMontana13 mi SSE41°29°1.5 in.
Columbia FallsMontana14 mi NNE41°26°1.7 in.
BigforkMontana14 mi SE42°28°1.9 in.
WhitefishMontana15 mi N41°26°1.7 in.
MarionMontana17 mi WSW39°24°2.2 in.
Hungry HorseMontana17 mi NE39°26°2.0 in.

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