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Potsdam 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 Thursday at 55° · coldest night tonight at 33°

The short of it: Potsdam weather on Saturday, 14 November 2026: local time, 3 °C (37 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like -1 °C (31 °F). Today’s high 3 °C (38 °F), low 1 °C (33 °F). Chance of rain 45% in the next 24 hours, about 0.3 mm (0.01 in). Notices: frost possible. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 22:45 local time.

POTSDAM, Saturday. — Folk about town may expect snow showers today, the mercury reaching near 38° and falling to 33° after dark. That is 7° colder than Potsdam usually sees in November, when highs average 45°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the NW, gusting to 9 mph, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Thursday the pick at about 55°, while tonight will be the coldest at 33°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 0.2 in. in all. Nights run 5° milder than the November norm of 28°.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Potsdam runs from 28° at night to 45° by day, with some 3.2 in. of rain. July is the warmest month here at 80°, January the coldest at 7°, and October the wettest with 3.9 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. The best months to ride in are June and September.

The sun is up 9 h 37 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 433 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
NowOvercast37°31°4 mph–
11 PMOvercast37°31°3 mph–
12 AMOvercast36°31°3 mph–
1 AMOvercast36°31°3 mph0.00 in.
2 AMOvercast36°30°3 mph–
3 AMOvercast36°30°4 mph–
4 AMOvercast35°30°3 mph0.00 in.
5 AMOvercast36°30°3 mph–
6 AMLight drizzle36°30°3 mph–
7 AMLight rain36°30°3 mph–
8 AMOvercast36°30°4 mph–
9 AMOvercast37°31°4 mph–
10 AMOvercast38°32°4 mph–
11 AMOvercast40°33°5 mph–
12 PMOvercast41°34°5 mph–
1 PMOvercast42°35°5 mph–
2 PMLight rain42°35°5 mph0.00 in.
3 PMOvercast42°35°4 mph–
4 PMOvercast41°35°4 mph–
5 PMOvercast40°34°4 mph–
6 PMOvercast40°33°4 mph–
7 PMOvercast39°33°4 mph–
8 PMOvercast38°33°3 mph–
9 PMOvercast38°33°2 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 14): snow showers, high 38°, low 33°, 0.1 in. of snow and 0.1 in. of rain, gusts to 12 mph. Sun up 6:55 AM, down 4:32 PM. Bursts of snow come and go. Keep the team close to the barn.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today33°38°0.1 in.12 mph9 h 37 min
Sunday35°42°0.01 in.12 mph9 h 35 min
Monday36°43°dry12 mph9 h 33 min
Tuesday35°51°dry17 mph9 h 31 min
Wednesday42°53°dry16 mph9 h 29 min
Thursday42°55°dry14 mph9 h 26 min
Friday46°55°dry14 mph9 h 24 min

Warmest: Thursday at 55°. Wettest: today, 0.1 in. of snow and 0.1 in. of rain. Strongest gusts: Tuesday, 17 mph.

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The Almanac · Potsdam Month by Month

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

November in Potsdam, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus October
13° colder, 0.7 in. less rain
Versus December
14° warmer
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 30 min
Average wind
8 mph
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 13° from October to about 45°, with nights near 28°. Wet spells are common — about 3.2 in., the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Potsdam in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Potsdam by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January25°7°2.5 in.8 mph9 h 10 min✦
February29°8°2.1 in.8 mph10 h 22 min✦
March38°19°2.4 in.8 mph11 h 47 min✦
April53°33°3.3 in.8 mph13 h 25 min✦✦
May67°45°3.4 in.7 mph14 h 48 min✦✦✦
June75°54°3.6 in.6 mph15 h 33 min✦✦✦
July80°59°3.8 in.6 mph15 h 14 min✦✦✦
August78°57°3.8 in.6 mph14 h 2 min✦✦✦
September71°49°3.5 in.6 mph12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October57°38°3.9 in.7 mph10 h 53 min✦✦
November45°28°3.2 in.8 mph9 h 30 min✦
December31°16°2.8 in.8 mph8 h 49 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Potsdam

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Potsdam today?

Right now it is 3 °C (37 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like -1 °C (31 °F). Today’s high is 3 °C (38 °F) and tonight’s low 1 °C (33 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 45%, with 0.5 mm (0.02 in) expected.

Will it rain in Potsdam this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 7 days, about 5.1 mm (0.20 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Today.

Are there any weather warnings for Potsdam?

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

What is the warmest month in Potsdam?

July, with an average high of 27 °C (80 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -14 °C (7 °F). The wettest month is October, with 100 mm (3.9 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Potsdam?

June and September. June brings highs near 24 °C (75 °F) and about 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain; September highs near 22 °C (71 °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 Potsdam?

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
Hannawa FallsNew York4 mi S44°28°3.2 in.
NorwoodNew York6 mi N44°29°3.1 in.
NorfolkNew York9 mi N44°29°3.1 in.
MadridNew York9 mi NW44°29°3.2 in.
CantonNew York11 mi WSW45°28°3.2 in.
WaddingtonNew York17 mi NW45°29°3.3 in.
MassenaNew York18 mi NNE45°29°3.2 in.
MorrisburgOntario19 mi NNW45°30°3.3 in.

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