Leigh

Borough of Wigan, England, United Kingdom

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Current Weather

17°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels Like: 16°

Min: 14°

Max: 18°

The next few hours will be overcast, with today reaching 17°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

06:52

Sunrise

19:16

Sunset

12 hours 23 minutes of sunlight today

Moon

Waxing Crescent

12:23

Moonrise

20:14

Moonset

Daily Forecast

Today

14°
18°

Wednesday

13°
16°

Thursday

13°
16°

Friday

12°
16°

Saturday

14°
18°

Sunday

12°
15°

Monday

12°
17°

Tuesday

14°
19°

Wednesday

13°
20°

Thursday

12°
20°

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UV Index

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Humidity

76% Humid
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Weather in Leigh today, September 15, 2026

Cloud cover dominates in Leigh on September 15, 2026, keeping sunshine limited. Expect a grey, overcast feel rather than long bright spells. Cloud leads the morning, peaking close to 65% near 11:00. Sunshine has little room until later in the day.

The temperature range runs from about 14°C up to 18°C. Moisture in the air spans 63%-90%, with the highest values around 21:00. Airflow remains manageable, reaching about 6.6 km/h around 13:00.

Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 58% around 20:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 81% near 20:00. Expect visibility near 32.7 km, with poorer spells close to 20.7 km. Daylight runs from 06:52 to 19:16, lasting 12 hours 23 minutes of sunlight today.

Taken together, Leigh looks wet enough on September 15, 2026 that flexible outdoor plans work best, with temperatures peaking near 18°C.

Frequently asked questions about weather in Leigh

How warm does it get in Leigh?

The warmest month in Leigh 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 Leigh?

The coldest month in Leigh 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 Leigh?

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

What is the driest time of year in Leigh?

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

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