Alton

Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom

Current Weather

11°51°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels Like: 11°52°

Min: 5°41°

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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Air Quality

21
Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

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Pollen Levels

Tree PollenLow
Grass PollenLow
Weed PollenLow

Daylight Hours

07:58

Sunrise

17:41

Sunset

9 hours 42 minutes of sunlight today

Moon

16:38

Moonrise

04:11

Moonset

Daily Forecast

Today

5°41°
11°52°

Saturday

5°40°
12°54°

Sunday

7°44°
9°49°

Sunday

5°40°
14°58°

Monday

7°44°
14°58°

Tuesday

6°42°
13°55°

Wednesday

8°46°
12°53°

Thursday

7°45°
12°54°

Friday

4°40°
9°48°

Saturday

5°40°
10°50°

UV Index

No protection needed
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Humidity

90%Humid
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Weather in Alton today, October 23, 2026

Alton starts October 23, 2026 looking damp, with rain in the forecast and wetter spells likely at times. Waterproof kit is the safer call for early plans. Cloud leads the morning, peaking close to 64% near 11:00. Sunshine has little room until later in the day.Alton starts October 23, 2026 looking damp, with rain in the forecast and wetter spells likely at times. Waterproof kit is the safer call for early plans. Cloud leads the morning, peaking close to 64% near 11:00. Sunshine has little room until later in the day.

Expect highs of 11°C and cooler readings close to 5°C. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 75% and 91% and the peak around 11:00. Wind is a factor, climbing to about 38 km/h around 17:00.Expect highs of 52°F and cooler readings close to 41°F. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 75% and 91% and the peak around 11:00. Wind is a factor, climbing to about 24 mph around 17:00.

Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 80% around 14:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 98% near 15:00. Visibility stays generally good near 29.9 km on average, though it can drop toward 16.6 km in thicker cloud or showers. Expect sunrise at 07:58, sunset at 17:41, and 9 hours 42 minutes of sunlight today overall.Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 80% around 14:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 98% near 15:00. Visibility stays generally good near 18.6 mi on average, though it can drop toward 10.3 mi in thicker cloud or showers. Expect sunrise at 07:58, sunset at 17:41, and 9 hours 42 minutes of sunlight today overall.

Taken together, Alton looks wet enough on October 23, 2026 that flexible outdoor plans work best, with temperatures peaking near 11°C.Taken together, Alton looks wet enough on October 23, 2026 that flexible outdoor plans work best, with temperatures peaking near 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 16°C.The warmest month in Alton is July, with average high temperatures of 68°F. The average temperature during this period is around 61°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 39°F.

What is the wettest time of year in Alton?

The wettest month in Alton is October, with an average of 95 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Alton is October, with an average of 3.7 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.

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