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Shields 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 Tuesday at 62° · coldest night Saturday at 30°

The short of it: Shields weather on Monday, 9 November 2026: local time, 12 °C (53 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like 8 °C (46 °F). Today’s high 12 °C (53 °F), low 5 °C (40 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: unusually warm. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 14:30 local time.

SHIELDS, Monday. — An overcast sky is the word from the Shields station, with a high of 53° and a low of 40°. That is some 6° milder than a typical November afternoon in Shields, where the average high is 46°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the WSW, gusting to 11 mph, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Tuesday the pick at about 62°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at 30°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 0.4 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 Shields brings highs near 46°, lows of 31° and about 2.4 in. of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 82°, January the coldest at 16°, and September the wettest with 3.5 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. The best months to ride in are July and September.

The sun is up 9 h 56 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 597 ft above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowOvercast53°46°5 mph–
3 PMOvercast53°46°5 mph–
4 PMOvercast53°46°5 mph–
5 PMOvercast51°46°3 mph–
6 PMOvercast48°44°3 mph–
7 PMOvercast47°43°2 mph–
8 PMOvercast46°42°3 mph–
9 PMOvercast46°41°4 mph–
10 PMPartly cloudy46°41°4 mph–
11 PMPartly cloudy45°40°4 mph–
12 AMOvercast45°40°4 mph–
1 AMMostly clear45°40°5 mph–
2 AMMostly clear44°39°5 mph–
3 AMMostly clear44°39°5 mph–
4 AMOvercast44°39°5 mph–
5 AMOvercast44°40°4 mph–
6 AMOvercast45°40°4 mph–
7 AMOvercast45°40°4 mph–
8 AMPartly cloudy44°40°4 mph–
9 AMClear sky47°43°4 mph–
10 AMClear sky51°47°4 mph–
11 AMClear sky55°51°4 mph–
12 PMClear sky58°53°5 mph–
1 PMClear sky60°55°6 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 9): overcast, high 53°, low 40°, dry, gusts to 11 mph. Sun up 7:21 AM, down 5:17 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today40°53°dry11 mph9 h 56 min
Tuesday43°62°dry14 mph9 h 53 min
Wednesday39°54°0.01 in.9 mph9 h 51 min
Thursday36°46°0.4 in.23 mph9 h 49 min
Friday33°41°dry21 mph9 h 46 min
Saturday30°41°0.01 in.13 mph9 h 44 min
Sunday35°48°dry12 mph9 h 42 min

Warmest: Tuesday at 62°. Wettest: Thursday, 0.4 in.. Strongest gusts: Thursday, 23 mph.

The Almanac · Shields Month by Month

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

November in Shields, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus October
14° colder, 0.4 in. less rain
Versus December
12° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 37 min
Average wind
8 mph
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 14° against October, to near 46°; nights run about 31°. Wet spells are common — about 2.4 in., the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Shields in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Shields by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°16°1.7 in.8 mph9 h 18 min✦✦
February32°17°1.4 in.8 mph10 h 26 min✦✦
March42°26°2.0 in.8 mph11 h 48 min✦✦
April56°36°3.0 in.9 mph13 h 22 min✦✦
May69°47°3.3 in.8 mph14 h 40 min✦✦✦
June78°56°3.4 in.6 mph15 h 23 min✦✦✦
July82°60°2.6 in.6 mph15 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
August80°59°3.0 in.6 mph13 h 57 min✦✦✦
September73°51°3.5 in.6 mph12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October60°41°2.8 in.7 mph10 h 56 min✦✦✦
November46°31°2.4 in.8 mph9 h 37 min✦✦
December35°22°1.9 in.8 mph8 h 58 min✦

Reports from the Street

What readers in Shields see right now · last 3 hours

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Questions Readers Ask about Shields

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Shields today?

Right now it is 12 °C (53 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like 8 °C (46 °F). Today’s high is 12 °C (53 °F) and tonight’s low 5 °C (40 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Shields this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 7 days, about 10 mm (0.39 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Thursday.

Are there any weather warnings for Shields?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: unusually warm.

What is the warmest month in Shields?

July, with an average high of 28 °C (82 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -9 °C (16 °F). The wettest month is September, with 89 mm (3.5 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Shields?

July and September. July brings highs near 28 °C (82 °F) and about 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain; September highs near 23 °C (73 °F) and 89 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 Shields?

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
Saginaw Township NorthMichigan4 mi NE46°31°2.4 in.
SaginawMichigan5 mi E47°32°2.4 in.
CarrolltonMichigan7 mi ENE47°32°2.4 in.
Buena VistaMichigan8 mi E47°32°2.4 in.
FreelandMichigan8 mi NNW46°31°2.4 in.
Saint CharlesMichigan9 mi SSW47°31°2.3 in.
BridgeportMichigan10 mi ESE47°31°2.4 in.
AuburnMichigan13 mi N46°31°2.3 in.

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