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Ray Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Clouds Gather on the Horizon

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

Warmest Monday at 55° · coldest night Thursday at 25°

The short of it: Ray weather on Friday, 13 November 2026: local time, 6 °C (42 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like -2 °C (29 °F). Today’s high 6 °C (42 °F), low 0 °C (33 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost warning, unusually warm. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 15:00 local time.

RAY, Friday. — Folk about town may expect an overcast sky today, the mercury reaching near 42° and falling to 33° after dark. That is some 5° milder than a typical November afternoon in Ray, where the average high is 37°. The wind keeps up from the SE at 21 mph, gusting to 22 mph, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Monday looks the finest at near 55°, while Thursday night will be the coldest at 25°. 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 Ray brings highs near 37°, lows of 16° and about 0.5 in. of rain over the month. August is the warmest month here at 82°, January the coldest at -1°, and June the wettest with 2.7 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. The best months to ride in are September and June.

The sun is up 9 h 18 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 2,326 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°29°14 mph–
4 PMPartly cloudy42°29°14 mph–
5 PMMostly clear40°28°13 mph–
6 PMPartly cloudy38°26°11 mph–
7 PMPartly cloudy36°25°12 mph–
8 PMPartly cloudy35°23°13 mph–
9 PMPartly cloudy35°22°14 mph–
10 PMOvercast34°21°14 mph–
11 PMPartly cloudy33°20°14 mph–
12 AMPartly cloudy33°20°14 mph–
1 AMOvercast32°19°14 mph–
2 AMOvercast32°18°15 mph–
3 AMOvercast32°18°15 mph–
4 AMOvercast32°19°15 mph–
5 AMOvercast32°19°14 mph–
6 AMOvercast32°19°13 mph–
7 AMOvercast32°19°14 mph–
8 AMOvercast32°19°14 mph–
9 AMOvercast33°20°14 mph–
10 AMOvercast34°20°15 mph–
11 AMOvercast35°22°15 mph–
12 PMOvercast37°24°16 mph–
1 PMOvercast39°26°14 mph–
2 PMOvercast40°28°14 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 13): overcast, high 42°, low 33°, dry, gusts to 22 mph. Sun up 7:57 AM, down 5:15 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today33°42°dry22 mph9 h 18 min
Saturday32°42°dry25 mph9 h 16 min
Sunday36°51°dry12 mph9 h 13 min
Monday36°55°dry11 mph9 h 11 min
Tuesday39°49°dry14 mph9 h 8 min
Wednesday33°39°0.1 in.19 mph9 h 6 min
Thursday25°39°dry12 mph9 h 3 min

Warmest: Monday at 55°. Wettest: Wednesday, 0.1 in. of rain. Strongest gusts: Saturday, 25 mph.

The Almanac · Ray Month by Month

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

November in Ray, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus October
19° colder, 0.4 in. less rain
Versus December
13° warmer
Day–night spread
21°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 8 min
Average wind
11 mph
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 19° from October to about 37°, with nights near 16°. Rain is scarce, about 0.5 in., the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Ray in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Ray by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January20°-1°0.4 in.11 mph8 h 44 min✦✦
February24°4°0.4 in.11 mph10 h 8 min✦✦
March38°16°0.5 in.11 mph11 h 45 min✦✦
April54°28°1.2 in.12 mph13 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
May68°40°2.3 in.12 mph15 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
June76°50°2.7 in.11 mph16 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
July82°55°2.5 in.9 mph15 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
August82°53°1.9 in.9 mph14 h 19 min✦✦✦✦
September73°43°1.5 in.10 mph12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
October55°30°0.8 in.11 mph10 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
November37°16°0.5 in.11 mph9 h 8 min✦✦
December24°4°0.4 in.11 mph8 h 20 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Ray

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Ray today?

Right now it is 6 °C (42 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like -2 °C (29 °F). Today’s high is 6 °C (42 °F) and tonight’s low 0 °C (33 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Ray this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 7 days, about 2.7 mm (0.11 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Wednesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Ray?

No warnings, but 2 notices are on the wire: frost warning; unusually warm.

What is the warmest month in Ray?

August, with an average high of 28 °C (82 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -18 °C (-1 °F). The wettest month is June, with 68 mm (2.7 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Ray?

September and June. September brings highs near 23 °C (73 °F) and about 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain; June highs near 24 °C (76 °F) and 68 mm (2.7 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Ray?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. Nights average below freezing in Oct–Apr.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TiogaNorth Dakota11 mi ENE37°15°0.5 in.
WillistonNorth Dakota25 mi WSW39°18°0.6 in.
StanleyNorth Dakota36 mi E37°16°0.6 in.
Four Bears VillageNorth Dakota37 mi SE39°18°0.4 in.
Watford CityNorth Dakota38 mi S40°18°0.5 in.
CrosbyNorth Dakota40 mi N35°16°0.6 in.
New TownNorth Dakota40 mi SE39°17°0.5 in.
MandareeNorth Dakota48 mi SSE40°18°0.5 in.

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