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Forecast confidence: High · models disagree by 2°C

Russell weather

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Cloudy,rain likely tomorrow

Env. Canada, the European and the American model agree on a high near 16° in Russell today. Tomorrow looks light drizzle around 17°, with a 77% chance of rain.

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Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeMondaymodels agreeTuesdaysplit ±3°Wednesdaymodels agreeThursdaymodels agree
Env. CanadaGEM model
17°
Mostly clear
Today 17°·Low ·Rain 0%
EuropeanECMWF
16°
Cloudy
Today 16°·Low ·Rain 0%
AmericanNOAA GFS
15°
Cloudy
Today 15°·Low ·Rain 1%
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Russell weather in numbers

from 30 years of measured normals

Russell swings 37°C across the year, from 26°C highs in July to -11°C lows in February, and August is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 1137 mm of precipitation.

Warmest month
July
26°C average high
Coldest month
February
-11°C average low
Wettest month
August
1137 mm a year
Below freezing
5 months
January, February, March, November and December
Comfortable
4 months
May, June, July and September
Residents
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The weather map: all three models at once

Env. Canada, European, American side by side around Russell and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Russell hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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Russell 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Cloudy
16°
models agree
Tomorrow
Light drizzle
17°
models agree
Mon
Cloudy
15°
models agree
Tue
Cloudy
15°
±3°
Wed
Cloudy
18°
models agree
Thu
Cloudy
18°
models agree
Fri
Cloudy
19°
±3°
Sat
Partly cloudy
20°
models agree
Sun
Clear
20°
±3°
Mon
Light drizzle
18°
±5°
Tue
Light drizzle
17° 13°
±3°
Wed
Drizzle
19° 13°
±3°
Thu
Cloudy
18° 11°
±8°
Fri
Mostly clear
15°
±6°

Russell, Ontario is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 26°C) and coldest in Feb (lows around -11°C), with roughly 1137 mm of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what Env. Canada, European, American forecast for Russell right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in Canada before you trust any single number.

Russell climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
-2°
-10°
Feb
-11°
Mar
-4°
Apr
13°
May
20°
Jun
24°
13°
Jul
26°
17°
Aug
24°
15°
Sep
23°
12°
Oct
15°
Nov
-1°
Dec
-6°

Which forecast is most accurate in Russell?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
91
/100rank #1
95±0.3°C98±1.0 km/t8290% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
EC
Env. Canada
83
/100rank #2
81±1.1°C96±2.2 km/t7687% hitEnvironment and Climate Change CanadaDorval, Québec, Canada
American logo
American
82
/100rank #3
89±0.6°C95±2.7 km/t6581% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy, each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1304 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in Canada, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

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Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±2°15° to 17°±1%0% to 1% chance
Tomorrow±2°16° to 18°±63%14% to 77% chance
Mon±1°15° to 16°models agree0% to 0% chance
Tue±3°14° to 16°models agree0% to 0% chance
Wed±1°17° to 18°±2%0% to 2% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain, and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Russell

today, local time
Sunrise
06:44
Sunset
19:04
Daylight
12h 20m

Common questions

What's the weather in Russell today?
On this page we show what Env. Canada, European, American each forecast for Russell today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Russell today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from Env. Canada, European, American for Russell and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Russell?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Russell (CheckWeather Score 91/100), ahead of the Env. Canada at 83. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the CA accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Russell?
July is typically the warmest month in Russell, with average highs around 26°C.
How cold does Russell get?
The coldest month in Russell is February, when overnight lows average about -11°C.
How much rain does Russell get?
Russell sees roughly 1137 mm of precipitation a year, with August usually the wettest month.

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