Atherton
Wigan, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Current Weather
9°48°
Drizzle and Breezy
Feels Like: 6°44°
Min: 6°44°
Max: 11°51°
The next few hours will be overcast, with today reaching 11°C and dropping to 6°C. The coming days will be drizzle
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Expect unsettled, showery conditions in Atherton on October 23, 2026 as rain moves through. The day opens on a wet note and needs flexible outdoor plans.Expect unsettled, showery conditions in Atherton on October 23, 2026 as rain moves through. The day opens on a wet note and needs flexible outdoor plans.
The temperature range runs from about 6°C up to 11°C. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 69% and 88% and the peak around 13:00. Winds turn strong, with the highest speeds near 15:00 at about 36 km/h.The temperature range runs from about 44°F up to 51°F. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 69% and 88% and the peak around 13:00. Winds turn strong, with the highest speeds near 15:00 at about 22 mph.
The second half of the day still looks unsettled, with rain probability around 100% by 14:00. Dense cloud near 100% at 14:00 keeps the feel grey. Visibility holds near 26.4 km, though it can fall to 11.8 km. The sun rises at 08:03 and sets at 17:44, for a total of 9 hours 41 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 14:00 keeps the feel grey. Visibility holds near 16.4 mi, though it can fall to 7.3 mi. The sun rises at 08:03 and sets at 17:44, for a total of 9 hours 41 minutes of sunlight today.
Taken together, Atherton looks wet enough on October 23, 2026 that flexible outdoor plans work best, with temperatures peaking near 11°C.Taken together, Atherton looks wet enough on October 23, 2026 that flexible outdoor plans work best, with temperatures peaking near 51°F.
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.The warmest month in Atherton 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 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.The coldest month in Atherton is January, with average low temperatures of 37°F. The average temperature during this period is around 41°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Atherton?
The wettest month in Atherton is October, with an average of 111 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Atherton is October, with an average of 4.4 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Atherton?
The driest month in Atherton is April, with an average of 60 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Atherton is April, with an average of 2.4 in of precipitation.