Atherton

Borough of Wigan, England, United Kingdom

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Current Weather

14°

Drizzle

Feels Like: 14°

Min: 13°

Max: 16°

The next few hours will be mostly cloudy, with today reaching 16°C and dropping to 13°C. The coming days will be mostly cloudy

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Hourly Forecast

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Daylight Hours

06:54

Sunrise

19:13

Sunset

12 hours 19 minutes of sunlight today

Moon

Waxing Crescent

13:41

Moonrise

20:37

Moonset

Daily Forecast

Today

13°
16°

Thursday

13°
16°

Friday

12°
16°

Saturday

15°
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Sunday

12°
16°

Monday

13°
17°

Tuesday

13°
18°

Wednesday

11°
19°

Thursday

13°
20°

Friday

14°
18°

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UV Index

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Humidity

83% Humid
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Weather in Atherton today, September 16, 2026

Atherton starts September 16, 2026 looking damp, with rain in the forecast and wetter spells likely at times. Waterproof kit is the safer call for early plans. Early hours look the most unsettled, with rain probability near 96% by 11:00. The thickest cloud arrives around 09:00, reaching about 95%.

The temperature range runs from about 13°C up to 16°C. Expect humidity between 69% and 84%, most humid near 23:00. A lighter breeze peaks around 15:00 near 5.1 km/h.

Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 96% around 12:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 100% near 14:00. Horizontal visibility sits around 32.5 km, briefly nearer 27.6 km. Expect sunrise at 06:54, sunset at 19:13, and 12 hours 19 minutes of sunlight today overall.

Taken together, Atherton looks wet enough on September 16, 2026 that flexible outdoor plans work best, with temperatures peaking near 16°C.

Frequently asked questions about weather in Atherton

How warm does it get in Atherton?

The warmest month in Atherton is July, with average high temperatures of 20°C. The average temperature during this period is around 16°C.

How cold does it get in Atherton?

The coldest month in Atherton is January, with average low temperatures of 3°C. The average temperature during this period is around 5°C.

What is the wettest time of year in Atherton?

The wettest month in Atherton is October, with an average of 111mm of precipitation.

What is the driest time of year in Atherton?

The driest month in Atherton is April, with an average of 60mm of precipitation.

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