Rector Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast
A Clear Night Under the Stars
Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.
Warmest today at 78° · coldest night Sunday at 26°
The short of it: Rector weather on Wednesday, 11 November 2026: local time, 14 °C (57 °F) with clear skies, feeling like 11 °C (52 °F). Today’s high 26 °C (78 °F), low 9 °C (48 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: dry spell, unusually warm, frost possible. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 23:00 local time.
RECTOR, Wednesday. — Folk about town may expect an overcast sky today, the mercury reaching near 78° and falling to 48° after dark. That is some 18° milder than a typical November afternoon in Rector, where the average high is 60°. Winds are light from the NW, gusting to 10 mph, and the glass holds steady.
Of the 7 days ahead, today looks the finest at near 78°, while Sunday night will be the coldest at 26°. Not a drop is expected in that time. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.
By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Rector runs from 38° at night to 60° by day, with some 4.8 in. of rain. July is the warmest month here at 91°, January the coldest at 28°, and March the wettest with 5.2 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from January to February. The best months to ride in are October and April.
The sun is up 10 h 21 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 338 ft above the sea.
The Hours to Come
Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneathThe hour-by-hour ledger
| Hour | Sky | Temp | Feels | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Now | Clear sky | 57° | 52° | 5 mph | – |
| 12 AM | Clear sky | 55° | 50° | 5 mph | – |
| 1 AM | Clear sky | 53° | 48° | 5 mph | – |
| 2 AM | Clear sky | 51° | 47° | 4 mph | – |
| 3 AM | Clear sky | 49° | 45° | 4 mph | – |
| 4 AM | Clear sky | 47° | 44° | 3 mph | – |
| 5 AM | Mostly clear | 45° | 42° | 3 mph | – |
| 6 AM | Mostly clear | 44° | 40° | 2 mph | – |
| 7 AM | Mostly clear | 43° | 39° | 3 mph | – |
| 8 AM | Mostly clear | 48° | 44° | 3 mph | – |
| 9 AM | Mostly clear | 53° | 49° | 5 mph | – |
| 10 AM | Mostly clear | 57° | 52° | 6 mph | – |
| 11 AM | Mostly clear | 60° | 54° | 7 mph | – |
| 12 PM | Partly cloudy | 62° | 55° | 8 mph | – |
| 1 PM | Partly cloudy | 62° | 54° | 8 mph | – |
| 2 PM | Mostly clear | 62° | 54° | 8 mph | – |
| 3 PM | Mostly clear | 61° | 52° | 8 mph | – |
| 4 PM | Partly cloudy | 59° | 51° | 8 mph | – |
| 5 PM | Partly cloudy | 56° | 48° | 7 mph | – |
| 6 PM | Mostly clear | 53° | 43° | 8 mph | – |
| 7 PM | Mostly clear | 48° | 38° | 9 mph | – |
| 8 PM | Clear sky | 46° | 37° | 7 mph | – |
| 9 PM | Mostly clear | 43° | 35° | 5 mph | – |
| 10 PM | Clear sky | 41° | 34° | 4 mph | – |
Seven-Day Outlook · Classified
Highs in large type · pick a dayToday (Nov 11): overcast, high 78°, low 48°, dry, gusts to 19 mph. Sun up 6:34 AM, down 4:55 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Thursday (Nov 12): partly cloudy, high 62°, low 40°, dry, gusts to 19 mph. Sun up 6:35 AM, down 4:54 PM. Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.
Friday (Nov 13): mostly clear, high 51°, low 32°, dry, gusts to 15 mph. Sun up 6:36 AM, down 4:54 PM. A stray cloud or two drifts over the plains; the sun keeps its hold on the day.
Saturday (Nov 14): clear sky, high 51°, low 26°, dry, gusts to 9 mph. Sun up 6:37 AM, down 4:53 PM. Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.
Sunday (Nov 15): overcast, high 55°, low 26°, dry, gusts to 9 mph. Sun up 6:38 AM, down 4:52 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Monday (Nov 16): clear sky, high 59°, low 29°, dry, gusts to 12 mph. Sun up 6:39 AM, down 4:52 PM. Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.
Tuesday (Nov 17): clear sky, high 62°, low 30°, dry, gusts to 9 mph. Sun up 6:40 AM, down 4:51 PM. Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.
The Week in Figures
| Day | Low · High | Rain | Gusts | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 48°78° | dry | 19 mph | 10 h 21 min | |
| Thursday | 40°62° | dry | 19 mph | 10 h 19 min | |
| Friday | 32°51° | dry | 15 mph | 10 h 18 min | |
| Saturday | 26°51° | dry | 9 mph | 10 h 16 min | |
| Sunday | 26°55° | dry | 9 mph | 10 h 14 min | |
| Monday | 29°59° | dry | 12 mph | 10 h 13 min | |
| Tuesday | 30°62° | dry | 9 mph | 10 h 11 min |
Warmest: today at 78°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: today, 19 mph.