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Thursday

Sunny

8°C 46°F 4°C 39°F South Westerly
Wind Speed 18 km/h 11 mph
Friday

Light Rain

10°C 50°F 5°C 41°F Southerly
Wind Speed 31 km/h 19 mph
Saturday

Light Cloud

9°C 48°F 8°C 46°F West South Westerly
Wind Speed 26 km/h 16 mph
Sunday

Light Cloud

13°C 55°F 5°C 41°F West South Westerly
Wind Speed 29 km/h 18 mph
Monday

Sunny

7°C 45°F 2°C 36°F Westerly
Wind Speed 26 km/h 16 mph

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Sunrise 08:24 Sunset 15:52

Last updated 13:11

Weather forecast details for Thursday 22 December. Each column contains hourly forecast details for weather conditions, temperature, wind speed, wind direction, humidity, visibility and pressure.
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Weather Conditions Sunny Intervals Sunny Clear Sky Clear Sky Clear Sky Clear Sky Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Light Cloud Clear Sky Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Light Cloud Light Cloud Thick Cloud Light Cloud         
Temperature (°C/°F) 8°C 46°F 8°C 46°F 7°C 45°F 6°C 43°F 6°C 43°F 5°C 41°F 5°C 41°F 5°C 41°F 5°C 41°F 5°C 41°F 4°C 39°F 4°C 39°F 4°C 39°F 4°C 39°F 5°C 41°F 5°C 41°F         
Wind Speed (mph/km/h) Wind Speed 16 km/h 10 mph South Westerly Wind Speed 14 km/h 9 mph West South Westerly Wind Speed 13 km/h 8 mph South Westerly Wind Speed 13 km/h 8 mph South Westerly Wind Speed 13 km/h 8 mph South Westerly Wind Speed 11 km/h 7 mph South Westerly Wind Speed 10 km/h 6 mph South Westerly Wind Speed 11 km/h 7 mph South Westerly Wind Speed 11 km/h 7 mph South Westerly Wind Speed 10 km/h 6 mph South South Westerly Wind Speed 11 km/h 7 mph South South Westerly Wind Speed 11 km/h 7 mph Southerly Wind Speed 13 km/h 8 mph Southerly Wind Speed 13 km/h 8 mph Southerly Wind Speed 16 km/h 10 mph Southerly Wind Speed 18 km/h 11 mph Southerly         
Wind Direction SW WSW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SSW SSW S S S S S         
Humidity 80% 78% 77% 78% 81% 83% 85% 85% 86% 88% 89% 90% 90% 89% 87% 87%         
Visibility (E = Excellent, VG = Very Good, G = Good, M = Moderate, P = Poor, VP = Very Poor) GGGGGGGVGVGVGVGVGVGVGVGVG        
Pressure (Millibars) 1023 1024 1025 1025 1026 1026 1027 1027 1027 1028 1028 1028 1028 1027 1026 1025         

North West England

Forecast Summary

  • Today

    It'll be a bright and breezy day across all parts, but windy over the hills and coasts. Although most places will remain dry, there will be a few showers around, including one or two heavy ones, especially in the north.

  • Tonight

    Showers easing through the evening with clear spells, allowing a local frost to form. However, cloud will increase from the west later with some rain possible by morning.

Environmental Summary

UV: 1

UK Range: 1-8

Pollution: Low

UK Range: Low to Very High

Met Office Warnings Issued For: Greater Manchester

  1. Yellow warning of wind

    From:
    1200 on Fri 23 December
    To:
    1800 on Fri 23 December
    Updated 22 December at 11:44

    Warning

    A short period of strong winds is expected to develop during Friday afternoon. Gusts of around 50-60 mph are likely in places, perhaps up to 70 mph in exposed locations. Some disruption to travel is possible.

  2. Yellow warning of wind

    From:
    0300 on Sun 25 December
    To:
    1800 on Sun 25 December
    Updated 22 December at 12:05

    Warning

    A further spell of windy weather is expected on Christmas Day (Sunday). Gusts of around 50-60 mph are likely, particularly over high ground. Some disruption to travel is possible and driving conditions may be difficult for high-sided vehicles.

A list of all UK Warnings can be found on our More UK Weather page.

Weather Warnings Key

  • Red: Take action
  • Amber: Be prepared
  • Yellow: Be aware

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Observed at 13:00, Thursday 22 December

Light Cloud

6°C 43°F

Wind Speed 24 km/h 15 mph West South Westerly

Humidity: 85%

Visibility: Excellent

Pressure: 1024mb, Rising

Observation station: Leek, Thorncliffe

(Lat: 53.479 | Lon: -2.2465)

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