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Wrangell Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Rain Clouds the View

A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

Warmest Wednesday at 49° · coldest night tonight at 38°

The short of it: Wrangell weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, 5 °C (40 °F) with light rain, feeling like 2 °C (36 °F). Today’s high 5 °C (42 °F), low 4 °C (38 °F). Chance of rain 75% in the next 24 hours, about 6.6 mm (0.26 in). Warnings in force: heavy rain, thunderstorms expected. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 16:30 local time.

WRANGELL, Sunday. — Wrangell may look for light rain this day, with the mercury climbing to about 42° before sinking to 38° by night. A raw day by local measure — 3° below the November average of 45°. Winds are light from the SE, gusting to 5 mph, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Wednesday the pick at about 49°, while tonight will be the coldest at 38°. Rain or snow is due on 7 of them, some 4.0 in. in all. No frost is in sight.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Wrangell runs from 37° at night to 45° by day, with some 12.4 in. of rain. July is the warmest month here at 64°, January the coldest at 32°, and October the wettest with 15.2 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. The best months to ride in are July and June.

The sun is up 8 h 37 min today, and the days are shortening by about 4 minutes each. The station stands 584 ft above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowLight rain40°36°3 mph0.01 in.
5 PMLight rain40°36°3 mph0.00 in.
6 PMOvercast41°36°2 mph–
7 PMOvercast40°36°2 mph–
8 PMOvercast40°35°3 mph–
9 PMPartly cloudy40°34°3 mph–
10 PMOvercast40°34°4 mph–
11 PMOvercast42°35°5 mph–
12 AMOvercast43°36°5 mph–
1 AMOvercast44°37°6 mph–
2 AMOvercast45°36°8 mph–
3 AMLight rain45°36°9 mph0.00 in.
4 AMLight rain45°36°8 mph0.00 in.
5 AMLight rain46°37°8 mph0.01 in.
6 AMLight rain46°38°8 mph0.01 in.
7 AMLight rain47°38°8 mph0.00 in.
8 AMLight rain47°38°9 mph0.00 in.
9 AMLight rain47°38°9 mph0.01 in.
10 AMLight rain47°39°8 mph0.02 in.
11 AMLight rain47°39°7 mph0.02 in.
12 PMLight rain47°39°7 mph0.03 in.
1 PMLight rain46°40°5 mph0.04 in.
2 PMLight rain46°40°5 mph0.04 in.
3 PMLight rain45°39°6 mph0.06 in.

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): light rain, high 42°, low 38°, 0.5 in. of rain, gusts to 9 mph. Sun up 7:14 AM, down 3:51 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today38°42°0.5 in.9 mph8 h 37 min
Monday43°47°0.3 in.21 mph8 h 33 min
Tuesday44°48°0.9 in.22 mph8 h 29 min
Wednesday42°49°1.9 in.23 mph8 h 25 min
Thursday40°45°0.1 in.15 mph8 h 21 min
Friday44°49°0.1 in.16 mph8 h 18 min
Saturday43°47°0.1 in.17 mph8 h 13 min

Warmest: Wednesday at 49°. Wettest: Wednesday, 1.9 in.. Strongest gusts: Wednesday, 23 mph.

The Almanac · Wrangell Month by Month

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

November in Wrangell, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus October
6° colder, 2.8 in. less rain
Versus December
4° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 2 min
Average wind
8 mph
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 45°, nights near 37°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 12.4 in., the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Wrangell in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Wrangell by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January39°32°11.9 in.8 mph7 h 28 min✦
February41°32°8.0 in.7 mph9 h 26 min✦
March43°33°7.7 in.8 mph11 h 38 min✦
April51°38°6.7 in.7 mph14 h 9 min✦✦
May60°45°6.0 in.7 mph16 h 22 min✦✦
June64°49°5.1 in.6 mph17 h 42 min✦✦✦
July64°52°6.3 in.6 mph17 h 8 min✦✦✦
August63°51°9.3 in.6 mph15 h 7 min✦✦✦
September57°47°13.2 in.6 mph12 h 39 min✦✦
October51°41°15.2 in.7 mph10 h 14 min✦✦
November45°37°12.4 in.8 mph8 h 2 min✦
December40°33°12.0 in.7 mph6 h 52 min✦

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Questions Readers Ask about Wrangell

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Wrangell today?

Right now it is 5 °C (40 °F) with light rain; it feels like 2 °C (36 °F). Today’s high is 5 °C (42 °F) and tonight’s low 4 °C (38 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 75%, with 6.6 mm (0.26 in) expected.

Will it rain in Wrangell this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 7 of the next 7 days, about 102 mm (4.0 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Wednesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Wrangell?

Yes: heavy rain; thunderstorms expected. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Wrangell?

July, with an average high of 18 °C (64 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -0 °C (32 °F). The wettest month is October, with 386 mm (15.2 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Wrangell?

July and June. July brings highs near 18 °C (64 °F) and about 160 mm (6.3 in) of rain; June highs near 18 °C (64 °F) and 130 mm (5.1 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Wrangell?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. Nights average below freezing in January.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PetersburgAlaska32 mi NW42°36°13.1 in.
KakeAlaska69 mi WNW42°33°16.6 in.
KlawockAlaska69 mi SSW46°38°15.4 in.
CraigAlaska75 mi SSW47°40°15.2 in.
KetchikanAlaska83 mi SSE44°35°15.7 in.
MetlakatlaAlaska98 mi SSE46°37°13.9 in.
StewartBritish Columbia99 mi ESE40°31°8.7 in.
SitkaAlaska119 mi WNW44°36°12.2 in.

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