Pontefract

City and Borough of Wakefield, England, United Kingdom

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Current Weather

14°

Partly Cloudy

Feels Like: 14°

Min: 14°

Max: 19°

The next few hours will be mostly cloudy, with tomorrow reaching 19°C and dropping to 13°C. The coming days will be overcast starting in the afternoon.

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Daylight Hours

06:47

Sunrise

19:11

Sunset

12 hours 24 minutes of sunlight today

Moon

Waxing Crescent

12:19

Moonrise

20:08

Moonset

Daily Forecast

Today

14°
19°

Wednesday

11°
19°

Thursday

12°
17°

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11°
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15°
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12°
17°

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19°

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Humidity

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Weather in Pontefract tomorrow, September 16, 2026

Pontefract stays under cloudy skies on September 16, 2026, with only brief brighter breaks. Plan for a day that feels grey more often than open. Expect a brighter morning, with limited cloud around 59% by 11:00. Conditions start on a settled note.

Temperatures climb from an overnight low near 11°C toward a daytime high of about 19°C. Relative humidity sits between 49% and 90%, reaching its peak around 07:00. A lighter breeze peaks around 16:00 near 5.6 km/h.

Expect persistent cloud later on, with amounts around 100% by 16:00. Sunshine remains the exception, not the rule. Visibility stays generally good near 32.8 km on average, though it can drop toward 22.2 km in thicker cloud or showers. Expect sunrise at 06:49, sunset at 19:09, and 12 hours 19 minutes of sunlight today overall.

The practical takeaway for Pontefract on September 16, 2026 is a cloudy day that stays usable, just not particularly bright, around 19°C.

Frequently asked questions about weather in Pontefract

How warm does it get in Pontefract?

The warmest month in Pontefract is July, with average high temperatures of 21°C. The average temperature during this period is around 17°C.

How cold does it get in Pontefract?

The coldest month in Pontefract 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 Pontefract?

The wettest month in Pontefract is October, with an average of 80mm of precipitation.

What is the driest time of year in Pontefract?

The driest month in Pontefract is April, with an average of 45mm of precipitation.

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