Alton
Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
Current Weather
11°51°
Light Rain
Feels Like: 11°52°
Min: 6°43°
Max: 11°52°
The next few hours will be misty, with today reaching 11°C and dropping to 5°C. The coming days will be drizzle
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17:43
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16:40
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View stargazing scoreWeather in Alton today, October 23, 2026
Alton looks damp on October 23, 2026, so plan for wet spells during the day. Early travel and outdoor time should assume rain can arrive quickly. Expect a grey start, with morning cloud around 71% by 11:00. Outdoor plans early on should not rely on bright skies.Alton looks damp on October 23, 2026, so plan for wet spells during the day. Early travel and outdoor time should assume rain can arrive quickly. Expect a grey start, with morning cloud around 71% by 11:00. Outdoor plans early on should not rely on bright skies.
Temperatures climb from an overnight low near 6°C toward a daytime high of about 11°C. Moisture in the air spans 82%-93%, with the highest values around 13:00. Wind is a factor, climbing to about 48 km/h around 17:00.Temperatures climb from an overnight low near 43°F toward a daytime high of about 52°F. Moisture in the air spans 82%-93%, with the highest values around 13:00. Wind is a factor, climbing to about 30 mph around 17:00.
The second half of the day still looks unsettled, with rain probability around 100% by 14:00. Dense cloud near 100% at 13:00 keeps the feel grey. Horizontal visibility sits around 24.6 km, briefly nearer 14.2 km. The sun rises at 07:59 and sets at 17:43, for a total of 9 hours 43 minutes of sunlight today.The second half of the day still looks unsettled, with rain probability around 100% by 14:00. Dense cloud near 100% at 13:00 keeps the feel grey. Horizontal visibility sits around 15.3 mi, briefly nearer 8.8 mi. The sun rises at 07:59 and sets at 17:43, for a total of 9 hours 43 minutes of sunlight today.
The practical takeaway for Alton on October 23, 2026 is simple: plan for rain, keep layers handy, and work around a high of about 11°C.The practical takeaway for Alton on October 23, 2026 is simple: plan for rain, keep layers handy, and work around a high of about 52°F.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Alton
How warm does it get in Alton?
The warmest month in Alton is July, with average high temperatures of 20°C. The average temperature during this period is around 17°C.The warmest month in Alton is July, with average high temperatures of 69°F. The average temperature during this period is around 62°F.
How cold does it get in Alton?
The coldest month in Alton is January, with average low temperatures of 2°C. The average temperature during this period is around 4°C.The coldest month in Alton is January, with average low temperatures of 35°F. The average temperature during this period is around 40°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Alton?
The wettest month in Alton is October, with an average of 96 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Alton is October, with an average of 3.8 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Alton?
The driest month in Alton is April, with an average of 56 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Alton is April, with an average of 2.2 in of precipitation.