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Plattsburgh Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Clouds Gather on the Horizon

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

Warmest Tuesday at 48° · coldest night Friday at 31°

The short of it: Plattsburgh weather on Wednesday, 11 November 2026: local time, 8 °C (46 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 4 °C (38 °F). Today’s high 8 °C (46 °F), low 3 °C (37 °F). Chance of rain 30% in the next 24 hours, about 0.1 mm (0.00 in). Warnings in force: ice after rain. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 12:45 local time.

PLATTSBURGH, Wednesday. — Those stepping out in Plattsburgh this morning will find an overcast sky; the afternoon should top out near 46°, the night near 37°. Old hands will call it a proper November day: the thirty-year average for Plattsburgh is 46°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the WNW, gusting to 12 mph, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Tuesday the pick at about 48°, while Friday night will be the coldest at 31°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 0.1 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 Plattsburgh brings highs near 46°, lows of 31° and about 2.3 in. of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 80°, January the coldest at 11°, and June the wettest with 3.4 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to March. The best months to ride in are September and June.

The sun is up 9 h 44 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 390 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 cloudy46°39°4 mph–
1 PMPartly cloudy46°38°5 mph–
2 PMOvercast46°38°5 mph–
3 PMOvercast45°38°4 mph–
4 PMOvercast43°37°3 mph–
5 PMOvercast40°35°2 mph–
6 PMPartly cloudy38°34°2 mph–
7 PMPartly cloudy38°33°1 mph–
8 PMPartly cloudy37°33°1 mph–
9 PMOvercast37°32°1 mph–
10 PMOvercast37°33°1 mph–
11 PMOvercast37°33°1 mph–
12 AMOvercast37°33°0 mph–
1 AMOvercast38°34°0 mph–
2 AMOvercast38°33°0 mph–
3 AMOvercast37°33°0 mph–
4 AMOvercast38°33°0 mph–
5 AMOvercast38°33°1 mph–
6 AMOvercast37°33°1 mph–
7 AMOvercast37°32°2 mph–
8 AMOvercast37°32°2 mph–
9 AMOvercast38°33°2 mph–
10 AMOvercast39°33°3 mph–
11 AMLight rain39°34°2 mph0.00 in.

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 11): overcast, high 46°, low 37°, dry, gusts to 14 mph. Sun up 6:45 AM, down 4:29 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today37°46°dry14 mph9 h 44 min
Thursday34°39°0.1 in.13 mph9 h 41 min
Friday31°38°dry15 mph9 h 39 min
Saturday33°40°0.02 in.13 mph9 h 37 min
Sunday36°42°0.01 in.16 mph9 h 34 min
Monday35°42°dry13 mph9 h 32 min
Tuesday34°48°dry14 mph9 h 30 min

Warmest: Tuesday at 48°. Wettest: Thursday, 0.1 in.. Strongest gusts: Sunday, 16 mph.

The Almanac · Plattsburgh Month by Month

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

November in Plattsburgh, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus October
12° colder, 0.7 in. less rain
Versus December
11° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 30 min
Average wind
6 mph
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 12° from October to about 46°, with nights near 31°. Rain is modest, about 2.3 in., the 8th wettest month.

Plattsburgh in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Plattsburgh by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°11°1.6 in.6 mph9 h 10 min✦✦
February30°11°1.3 in.6 mph10 h 22 min✦✦
March39°21°1.8 in.7 mph11 h 47 min✦
April53°34°2.6 in.7 mph13 h 25 min✦✦✦
May66°45°2.8 in.6 mph14 h 48 min✦✦✦
June75°55°3.4 in.5 mph15 h 33 min✦✦✦
July80°60°3.2 in.5 mph15 h 15 min✦✦✦
August79°59°3.2 in.4 mph14 h 2 min✦✦✦
September72°52°2.7 in.5 mph12 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
October58°41°3.0 in.6 mph10 h 53 min✦✦
November46°31°2.3 in.6 mph9 h 30 min✦✦
December35°20°2.0 in.6 mph8 h 49 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Plattsburgh

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Plattsburgh today?

Right now it is 8 °C (46 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like 4 °C (38 °F). Today’s high is 8 °C (46 °F) and tonight’s low 3 °C (37 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 30%, with 0.1 mm (0.00 in) expected.

Will it rain in Plattsburgh this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 7 days, about 3.8 mm (0.15 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Thursday.

Are there any weather warnings for Plattsburgh?

Yes: ice after rain. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Plattsburgh?

July, with an average high of 27 °C (80 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -12 °C (11 °F). The wettest month is June, with 86 mm (3.4 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Plattsburgh?

September and June. September brings highs near 22 °C (72 °F) and about 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain; June highs near 24 °C (75 °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 Plattsburgh?

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
DannemoraNew York13 mi W41°26°3.2 in.
MiltonVermont17 mi ESE45°29°2.8 in.
ColchesterVermont18 mi SE45°30°2.6 in.
BurlingtonVermont19 mi SE48°33°2.5 in.
WinooskiVermont19 mi SE46°31°2.6 in.
Saint AlbansVermont20 mi ENE44°29°3.2 in.
Rouses PointNew York21 mi NNE45°31°2.5 in.
South BurlingtonVermont21 mi SE46°31°2.6 in.

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