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Smithtown 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 today at 58° · coldest night Saturday at 41°

The short of it: Smithtown weather on Thursday, 12 November 2026: local time, 14 °C (58 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like 11 °C (51 °F). Today’s high 15 °C (58 °F), low 11 °C (51 °F). Chance of rain 90% in the next 24 hours, about 14 mm (0.55 in). Notices: frost possible. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 13:30 local time.

SMITHTOWN, Thursday. — Those stepping out in Smithtown this morning will find light rain; the afternoon should top out near 58°, the night near 51°. Count it a gift: 4° above the November average of 54° for these parts. The wind keeps up from the E at 13 mph, gusting to 14 mph, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons today the pick at about 58°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at 41°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 0.7 in. in all. Nights run 13° milder than the November norm of 38°.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Smithtown runs from 38° at night to 54° by day, with some 3.4 in. of rain. July is the warmest month here at 82°, January the coldest at 25°, and March the wettest with 4.3 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to March. The best months to ride in are September and June.

The sun is up 10 h 1 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 0 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
NowOvercast58°52°8 mph–
2 PMOvercast58°51°9 mph–
3 PMOvercast57°51°9 mph–
4 PMLight rain56°49°10 mph0.00 in.
5 PMLight rain55°49°10 mph0.00 in.
6 PMLight rain54°48°10 mph0.05 in.
7 PMLight rain53°45°11 mph0.04 in.
8 PMLight rain52°45°11 mph0.03 in.
9 PMLight rain52°44°10 mph0.07 in.
10 PMLight rain51°44°11 mph0.02 in.
11 PMLight rain51°43°11 mph0.03 in.
12 AMLight rain50°42°11 mph0.03 in.
1 AMLight showers50°41°11 mph0.02 in.
2 AMLight rain50°42°11 mph0.03 in.
3 AMLight rain50°42°11 mph0.05 in.
4 AMLight rain49°41°11 mph0.04 in.
5 AMLight rain49°40°11 mph0.04 in.
6 AMLight rain48°39°12 mph0.04 in.
7 AMLight rain47°37°12 mph0.01 in.
8 AMOvercast46°35°13 mph–
9 AMOvercast44°33°14 mph–
10 AMOvercast43°32°14 mph0.00 in.
11 AMLight rain43°32°14 mph0.01 in.
12 PMLight rain43°32°13 mph0.04 in.

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 12): light rain, high 58°, low 51°, 0.2 in. of rain, gusts to 20 mph. Sun up 6:36 AM, down 4:37 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today51°58°0.2 in.20 mph10 h 1 min
Friday42°50°0.5 in.25 mph9 h 58 min
Saturday41°47°dry16 mph9 h 56 min
Sunday43°48°dry16 mph9 h 54 min
Monday44°49°dry14 mph9 h 52 min
Tuesday46°53°dry10 mph9 h 50 min
Wednesday49°57°dry8 mph9 h 49 min

Warmest: today at 58°. Wettest: Friday, 0.5 in. of rain. Strongest gusts: Friday, 25 mph.

The Almanac · Smithtown Month by Month

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

November in Smithtown, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus October
10° colder, 0.6 in. less rain
Versus December
10° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 50 min
Average wind
10 mph
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 10° from October to about 54°, with nights near 38°. Wet spells are common — about 3.4 in., the 8th wettest month.

Smithtown in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Smithtown by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January39°25°3.3 in.11 mph9 h 33 min✦
February41°26°3.0 in.11 mph10 h 35 min✦
March48°32°4.3 in.11 mph11 h 49 min✦
April59°41°3.8 in.10 mph13 h 15 min✦✦
May68°51°3.2 in.9 mph14 h 27 min✦✦✦
June77°60°3.6 in.8 mph15 h 5 min✦✦✦
July82°66°3.4 in.8 mph14 h 50 min✦✦✦
August81°65°3.8 in.8 mph13 h 47 min✦✦✦
September75°59°3.3 in.8 mph12 h 24 min✦✦✦
October64°47°4.0 in.10 mph11 h 2 min✦✦✦
November54°38°3.4 in.10 mph9 h 50 min✦✦
December44°30°3.9 in.11 mph9 h 15 min✦

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Questions Readers Ask about Smithtown

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Smithtown today?

Right now it is 14 °C (58 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like 11 °C (51 °F). Today’s high is 15 °C (58 °F) and tonight’s low 11 °C (51 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 90%, with 14 mm (0.57 in) expected.

Will it rain in Smithtown this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 7 days, about 18 mm (0.71 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Friday.

Are there any weather warnings for Smithtown?

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

What is the warmest month in Smithtown?

July, with an average high of 28 °C (82 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -4 °C (25 °F). The wettest month is March, with 108 mm (4.3 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Smithtown?

September and June. September brings highs near 24 °C (75 °F) and about 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain; June highs near 25 °C (77 °F) and 92 mm (3.6 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Smithtown?

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

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BrentwoodNew York6 mi SSW54°39°3.4 in.
FairfieldConnecticut20 mi N53°36°3.7 in.
East NorwalkConnecticut20 mi NNW54°36°3.7 in.
NorwalkConnecticut21 mi NNW54°36°3.7 in.
StamfordConnecticut22 mi NW54°37°3.7 in.
BridgeportConnecticut22 mi N54°36°3.7 in.
North StamfordConnecticut26 mi NW53°35°3.9 in.
New RochelleNew York31 mi W54°37°3.4 in.

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