Ashton-in-Makerfield
Wigan, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Current Weather
7°45°
Light Rain and Breezy
Feels Like: 3°38°
Min: 7°45°
Max: 10°50°
The next few hours will be overcast, with today reaching 10°C and dropping to 7°C. The coming days will be drizzle
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Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
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08:03
Sunrise
17:45
Sunset
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16:43
Moonrise
04:16
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Rain features in Ashton-in-Makerfield on October 23, 2026, so keep waterproofs handy through the day. The damp theme is strongest where shower chances rise.Rain features in Ashton-in-Makerfield on October 23, 2026, so keep waterproofs handy through the day. The damp theme is strongest where shower chances rise.
The day peaks near 10°C and cools toward 7°C. Moisture in the air spans 68%-85%, with the highest values around 15:00. Wind is a factor, climbing to about 34 km/h around 15:00.The day peaks near 50°F and cools toward 45°F. Moisture in the air spans 68%-85%, with the highest values around 15:00. Wind is a factor, climbing to about 21 mph around 15:00.
Afternoon showers stay in play, peaking near 100% around 15:00. Skies remain cluttered, with cover about 100% by 23:00. Visibility stays generally good near 26.8 km on average, though it can drop toward 8.6 km in thicker cloud or showers. Expect sunrise at 08:03, sunset at 17:45, and 9 hours 41 minutes of sunlight today overall.Afternoon showers stay in play, peaking near 100% around 15:00. Skies remain cluttered, with cover about 100% by 23:00. Visibility stays generally good near 16.7 mi on average, though it can drop toward 5.3 mi in thicker cloud or showers. Expect sunrise at 08:03, sunset at 17:45, and 9 hours 41 minutes of sunlight today overall.
In short, treat October 23, 2026 in Ashton-in-Makerfield as a damp day: pack covers, watch the wetter hours, and expect a high near 10°C.In short, treat October 23, 2026 in Ashton-in-Makerfield as a damp day: pack covers, watch the wetter hours, and expect a high near 50°F.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Ashton-in-Makerfield
How warm does it get in Ashton-in-Makerfield?
The warmest month in Ashton-in-Makerfield is July, with average high temperatures of 20°C. The average temperature during this period is around 17°C.The warmest month in Ashton-in-Makerfield is July, with average high temperatures of 68°F. The average temperature during this period is around 62°F.
How cold does it get in Ashton-in-Makerfield?
The coldest month in Ashton-in-Makerfield is January, with average low temperatures of 3°C. The average temperature during this period is around 5°C.The coldest month in Ashton-in-Makerfield is January, with average low temperatures of 38°F. The average temperature during this period is around 42°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Ashton-in-Makerfield?
The wettest month in Ashton-in-Makerfield is October, with an average of 107 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Ashton-in-Makerfield is October, with an average of 4.2 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Ashton-in-Makerfield?
The driest month in Ashton-in-Makerfield is April, with an average of 60 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Ashton-in-Makerfield is April, with an average of 2.4 in of precipitation.