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Poughkeepsie 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 today at 62° · coldest night Monday at 32°

The short of it: Poughkeepsie weather on Tuesday, 10 November 2026: local time, 12 °C (54 °F) with mostly clear skies, feeling like 10 °C (51 °F). Today’s high 17 °C (62 °F), low 7 °C (44 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Warnings in force: heavy rain. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 18:30 local time.

POUGHKEEPSIE, Tuesday. — Those stepping out in Poughkeepsie this morning will find an overcast sky; the afternoon should top out near 62°, the night near 44°. That is some 9° milder than a typical November afternoon in Poughkeepsie, where the average high is 53°. Winds are light from the SW, gusting to 6 mph, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Of the 7 days ahead, today looks the finest at near 62°, while Monday night will be the coldest at 32°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 1.4 in. in all. Nights run 11° milder than the November norm of 33°.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Poughkeepsie runs from 33° at night to 53° by day, with some 3.1 in. of rain. July is the warmest month here at 86°, January the coldest at 19°, and October the wettest with 4.1 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to March. The best months to ride in are May and September.

The sun is up 10 h 1 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 282 ft above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowMostly clear55°51°2 mph–
7 PMMostly clear53°50°2 mph–
8 PMClear sky51°48°2 mph–
9 PMClear sky50°46°2 mph–
10 PMClear sky49°45°2 mph–
11 PMClear sky49°44°2 mph–
12 AMMostly clear48°44°2 mph–
1 AMPartly cloudy48°44°2 mph–
2 AMPartly cloudy49°45°2 mph–
3 AMPartly cloudy48°44°2 mph–
4 AMPartly cloudy47°43°1 mph–
5 AMPartly cloudy46°43°1 mph–
6 AMOvercast46°42°1 mph–
7 AMPartly cloudy45°42°1 mph–
8 AMPartly cloudy46°44°1 mph–
9 AMOvercast51°48°1 mph–
10 AMPartly cloudy54°49°3 mph–
11 AMMostly clear55°50°3 mph–
12 PMOvercast56°51°3 mph–
1 PMOvercast57°52°2 mph–
2 PMOvercast58°52°3 mph–
3 PMOvercast58°52°3 mph–
4 PMOvercast57°53°2 mph–
5 PMOvercast56°52°1 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 10): overcast, high 62°, low 44°, dry, gusts to 15 mph. Sun up 6:38 AM, down 4:39 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today44°62°dry15 mph10 h 1 min
Wednesday45°58°dry8 mph9 h 58 min
Thursday45°50°0.7 in.12 mph9 h 56 min
Friday36°44°0.7 in.18 mph9 h 54 min
Saturday36°44°dry16 mph9 h 52 min
Sunday36°48°dry15 mph9 h 50 min
Monday32°43°dry16 mph9 h 48 min

Warmest: today at 62°. Wettest: Thursday, 0.7 in.. Strongest gusts: Friday, 18 mph.

The Almanac · Poughkeepsie Month by Month

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

November in Poughkeepsie, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus October
12° colder, 1.1 in. less rain
Versus December
11° warmer
Day–night spread
19°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 46 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 53°, with nights near 33°. Wet spells are common — about 3.1 in., the 10th wettest month.

Poughkeepsie in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Poughkeepsie by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January37°19°3.1 in.7 mph9 h 28 min✦
February40°20°2.6 in.7 mph10 h 32 min✦
March49°28°3.6 in.8 mph11 h 49 min✦
April61°38°3.5 in.8 mph13 h 17 min✦✦✦
May73°49°3.8 in.6 mph14 h 31 min✦✦✦
June81°58°3.9 in.6 mph15 h 11 min✦✦✦
July86°63°4.0 in.5 mph14 h 55 min✦✦
August84°61°3.4 in.5 mph13 h 50 min✦✦✦
September77°54°4.1 in.5 mph12 h 25 min✦✦✦
October65°42°4.1 in.6 mph11 h 0 min✦✦✦
November53°33°3.1 in.6 mph9 h 46 min✦✦
December41°25°3.5 in.7 mph9 h 10 min✦

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Questions Readers Ask about Poughkeepsie

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Poughkeepsie today?

Right now it is 12 °C (54 °F) with mostly clear skies; it feels like 10 °C (51 °F). Today’s high is 17 °C (62 °F) and tonight’s low 7 °C (44 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Poughkeepsie this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 7 days, about 36 mm (1.4 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Thursday.

Are there any weather warnings for Poughkeepsie?

Yes: heavy rain. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Poughkeepsie?

July, with an average high of 30 °C (86 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -8 °C (19 °F). The wettest month is October, with 105 mm (4.1 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Poughkeepsie?

May and September. May brings highs near 23 °C (73 °F) and about 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain; September highs near 25 °C (77 °F) and 104 mm (4.1 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Poughkeepsie?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to March. Nights average below freezing in Dec–Mar.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BeaconNew York14 mi S53°34°3.2 in.
NewburghNew York14 mi SSW53°34°3.2 in.
KingstonNew York16 mi NNW51°33°3.0 in.
WawarsingNew York23 mi W50°32°3.3 in.
Jefferson Valley-YorktownNew York27 mi SSE52°34°3.8 in.
New FairfieldConnecticut28 mi SE51°33°3.8 in.
Kiryas JoelNew York28 mi SSW51°33°3.6 in.
PeekskillNew York28 mi S54°35°3.6 in.

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