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Mapleton Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Clouds Gather on the Horizon

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

Warmest Wednesday at 60° · coldest night Saturday at 25°

The short of it: Mapleton weather on Thursday, 12 November 2026: local time, 5 °C (42 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 0 °C (33 °F). Today’s high 6 °C (42 °F), low -1 °C (30 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 14:30 local time.

MAPLETON, Thursday. — Partly cloudy skies are the word from the Mapleton station, with a high of 42° and a low of 30°. That is 6° colder than Mapleton usually sees in November, when highs average 48°. The wind keeps up from the N at 11 mph, gusting to 12 mph, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Wednesday the pick at about 60°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at 25°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 0.06 in. in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Mapleton runs from 27° at night to 48° by day, with some 1.0 in. of rain. July is the warmest month here at 85°, January the coldest at 12°, and June the wettest with 4.7 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. The best months to ride in are October and April.

The sun is up 9 h 55 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 1,273 ft above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowPartly cloudy42°33°7 mph–
3 PMPartly cloudy41°32°7 mph–
4 PMPartly cloudy40°31°7 mph–
5 PMPartly cloudy39°30°6 mph–
6 PMPartly cloudy37°30°4 mph–
7 PMPartly cloudy36°29°3 mph–
8 PMPartly cloudy35°29°3 mph–
9 PMPartly cloudy34°28°2 mph–
10 PMPartly cloudy33°27°2 mph–
11 PMPartly cloudy32°26°2 mph–
12 AMClear sky31°25°2 mph–
1 AMClear sky30°24°2 mph–
2 AMClear sky29°24°2 mph–
3 AMMostly clear29°23°2 mph–
4 AMPartly cloudy28°23°1 mph–
5 AMPartly cloudy28°23°1 mph–
6 AMPartly cloudy28°22°1 mph–
7 AMPartly cloudy27°22°1 mph–
8 AMPartly cloudy28°22°1 mph–
9 AMMostly clear31°26°2 mph–
10 AMMostly clear34°27°4 mph–
11 AMMostly clear36°29°3 mph–
12 PMPartly cloudy38°32°2 mph–
1 PMPartly cloudy39°33°1 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 12): partly cloudy, high 42°, low 30°, dry, gusts to 13 mph. Sun up 7:09 AM, down 5:04 PM. Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today30°42°dry13 mph9 h 55 min
Friday27°40°dry7 mph9 h 52 min
Saturday25°43°dry13 mph9 h 50 min
Sunday31°49°dry13 mph9 h 48 min
Monday34°52°dry20 mph9 h 46 min
Tuesday43°54°dry21 mph9 h 44 min
Wednesday50°60°0.06 in.27 mph9 h 42 min

Warmest: Wednesday at 60°. Wettest: Wednesday, 0.06 in. of rain. Strongest gusts: Wednesday, 27 mph.

The Almanac · Mapleton Month by Month

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

November in Mapleton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus October
17° colder, 1.2 in. less rain
Versus December
14° warmer
Day–night spread
21°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 43 min
Average wind
10 mph
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 17° from October to about 48°, with nights near 27°. Rain is modest, about 1.0 in., the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Mapleton in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Mapleton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°12°0.6 in.10 mph9 h 25 min✦✦
February36°16°0.9 in.10 mph10 h 31 min✦✦
March49°27°1.7 in.11 mph11 h 49 min✦✦✦
April62°38°2.8 in.12 mph13 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
May74°49°4.6 in.11 mph14 h 34 min✦✦✦
June82°60°4.7 in.9 mph15 h 14 min✦✦✦
July85°64°2.8 in.7 mph14 h 58 min✦✦
August83°62°3.4 in.7 mph13 h 52 min✦✦✦
September77°53°2.8 in.8 mph12 h 25 min✦✦✦
October64°40°2.2 in.10 mph10 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
November48°27°1.0 in.10 mph9 h 43 min✦✦✦
December34°17°1.0 in.10 mph9 h 7 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

What readers in Mapleton see right now · last 3 hours

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Questions Readers Ask about Mapleton

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Mapleton today?

Right now it is 5 °C (42 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like 0 °C (33 °F). Today’s high is 6 °C (42 °F) and tonight’s low -1 °C (30 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Mapleton this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 7 days, about 1.5 mm (0.06 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Wednesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Mapleton?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: frost warning.

What is the warmest month in Mapleton?

July, with an average high of 30 °C (85 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -11 °C (12 °F). The wettest month is June, with 120 mm (4.7 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Mapleton?

October and April. October brings highs near 18 °C (64 °F) and about 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain; April highs near 17 °C (62 °F) and 70 mm (2.8 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Mapleton?

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
SchleswigIowa18 mi E46°26°1.0 in.
OnawaIowa18 mi WSW49°27°0.9 in.
WhitingIowa18 mi W48°27°0.9 in.
Ida GroveIowa21 mi NE47°26°0.9 in.
CorrectionvilleIowa21 mi N47°26°1.0 in.
SloanIowa23 mi WNW48°26°1.0 in.
DunlapIowa24 mi SSE48°27°1.1 in.
DenisonIowa25 mi ESE47°27°1.0 in.

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