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14°
Drizzle
Feels Like: 14°
Min: 13°
Max: 15°
The next few hours will be overcast, with today reaching 15°C and dropping to 13°C. The coming days will be possible drizzle until evening.
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06:55
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19:14
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13:44
Moonrise
20:36
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Weather in Preston today, September 16, 2026
Preston looks damp on September 16, 2026, so plan for wet spells during the day. Early travel and outdoor time should assume rain can arrive quickly. Wetter spells lean into the morning, when rain odds reach about 98% near 11:00. Skies look heaviest around 09:00, with cover close to 91%.
The temperature range runs from about 13°C up to 15°C. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 73% and 87% and the peak around 10:00. Airflow remains manageable, reaching about 5.0 km/h around 15:00.
The second half of the day still looks unsettled, with rain probability around 98% by 12:00. Dense cloud near 100% at 14:00 keeps the feel grey. Expect visibility near 30.6 km, with poorer spells close to 23.1 km. The sun rises at 06:55 and sets at 19:14, for a total of 12 hours 19 minutes of sunlight today.
Taken together, Preston looks wet enough on September 16, 2026 that flexible outdoor plans work best, with temperatures peaking near 15°C.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Preston
How warm does it get in Preston?
The warmest month in Preston is July, with average high temperatures of 19°C. The average temperature during this period is around 16°C.
How cold does it get in Preston?
The coldest month in Preston 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 Preston?
The wettest month in Preston is October, with an average of 132mm of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Preston?
The driest month in Preston is April, with an average of 67mm of precipitation.
