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Solvang 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 Saturday at 67° · coldest night Wednesday at 39°

The short of it: Solvang weather on Friday, 13 November 2026: local time, 17 °C (62 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like 14 °C (57 °F). Today’s high 18 °C (64 °F), low 12 °C (54 °F). Chance of rain 45% in the next 24 hours, about 1.2 mm (0.05 in). No warnings in force. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 14:30 local time.

SOLVANG, Friday. — Passing showers are the word from the Solvang station, with a high of 64° and a low of 54°. That is 7° colder than Solvang usually sees in November, when highs average 71°. A brisk wind blows from the S, gusting to 16 mph, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Saturday looks the finest at near 67°, while Wednesday night will be the coldest at 39°. Rain or snow is due on 4 of them, some 1.4 in. in all. Nights run 10° milder than the November norm of 44°.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Solvang brings highs near 71°, lows of 44° and about 1.5 in. of rain over the month. August is the warmest month here at 84°, December the coldest at 39°, and February the wettest with 3.6 in.. The best months to ride in are May and November.

The sun is up 10 h 24 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 958 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
NowOvercast63°57°9 mph–
3 PMOvercast62°56°9 mph–
4 PMLight rain60°56°8 mph0.02 in.
5 PMOvercast59°56°7 mph–
6 PMOvercast59°56°7 mph–
7 PMLight showers59°57°5 mph0.01 in.
8 PMLight showers58°58°2 mph0.02 in.
9 PMMostly clear58°57°3 mph–
10 PMMostly clear56°54°3 mph–
11 PMMostly clear54°52°2 mph–
12 AMPartly cloudy52°50°2 mph–
1 AMMostly clear50°48°2 mph–
2 AMPartly cloudy49°46°2 mph–
3 AMMostly clear48°46°2 mph–
4 AMClear sky47°45°2 mph–
5 AMClear sky46°43°2 mph–
6 AMClear sky46°42°2 mph–
7 AMMostly clear45°42°2 mph–
8 AMClear sky48°45°2 mph–
9 AMClear sky56°54°2 mph–
10 AMClear sky60°56°4 mph–
11 AMClear sky63°58°6 mph–
12 PMClear sky65°60°7 mph–
1 PMClear sky67°60°8 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 13): light showers, high 64°, low 54°, 0.1 in. of rain, gusts to 16 mph. Sun up 6:32 AM, down 4:56 PM. Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today54°64°0.1 in.16 mph10 h 24 min
Saturday45°67°dry14 mph10 h 23 min
Sunday47°66°dry8 mph10 h 21 min
Monday48°62°0.1 in.13 mph10 h 19 min
Tuesday42°62°dry16 mph10 h 18 min
Wednesday39°60°0.2 in.17 mph10 h 16 min
Thursday54°61°0.9 in.17 mph10 h 15 min

Warmest: Saturday at 67°. Wettest: Thursday, 0.9 in. of rain. Strongest gusts: Wednesday, 17 mph.

The Almanac · Solvang Month by Month

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

November in Solvang, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus October
8° colder, 0.7 in. more rain
Versus December
6° warmer
Day–night spread
28°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 18 min
Average wind
7 mph
Recommended
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 8° against October, to near 71°; nights run about 44°. Rain is modest, about 1.5 in., the 6th wettest month.

Solvang in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Solvang by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January64°40°3.3 in.7 mph10 h 4 min✦✦✦
February65°42°3.6 in.8 mph10 h 53 min✦✦✦
March67°44°2.7 in.8 mph11 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
April70°44°1.5 in.9 mph13 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
May74°48°0.2 in.9 mph13 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
June78°51°0.04 in.9 mph14 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
July82°54°0.0 in.8 mph14 h 15 min✦✦✦✦✦
August84°55°0.0 in.8 mph13 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
September83°53°0.08 in.7 mph12 h 20 min✦✦✦✦✦
October79°49°0.7 in.7 mph11 h 15 min✦✦✦✦✦
November71°44°1.5 in.7 mph10 h 18 min✦✦✦✦✦
December65°39°2.8 in.7 mph9 h 51 min✦✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Solvang

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Solvang today?

Right now it is 17 °C (62 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like 14 °C (57 °F). Today’s high is 18 °C (64 °F) and tonight’s low 12 °C (54 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 45%, with 1.2 mm (0.05 in) expected.

Will it rain in Solvang this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 4 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 Solvang?

No — no warnings or notices are in force for Solvang at present.

What is the warmest month in Solvang?

August, with an average high of 29 °C (84 °F). The coldest is December, when nights average 4 °C (39 °F). The wettest month is February, with 92 mm (3.6 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Solvang?

May and November. May brings highs near 23 °C (74 °F) and about 6.0 mm (0.24 in) of rain; November highs near 22 °C (71 °F) and 37 mm (1.5 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Solvang?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 4 °C (39 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BuelltonCalifornia3 mi WNW71°44°1.5 in.
Santa YnezCalifornia4 mi ENE73°43°1.5 in.
Los OlivosCalifornia5 mi NNE72°43°1.6 in.
Los AlamosCalifornia13 mi NW71°44°1.6 in.
Mission HillsCalifornia18 mi WNW71°44°1.4 in.
LompocCalifornia18 mi W71°45°1.3 in.
Isla VistaCalifornia20 mi SE71°47°1.1 in.
Vandenberg VillageCalifornia20 mi WNW71°45°1.3 in.

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