Wakefield

City and Borough of Wakefield, England, United Kingdom

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Current Weather

14°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels Like: 15°

Min: 12°

Max: 18°

The next few hours will be partly cloudy, with today reaching 18°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

06:50

Sunrise

19:10

Sunset

12 hours 19 minutes of sunlight today

Moon

Waxing Crescent

13:38

Moonrise

20:31

Moonset

Daily Forecast

Today

12°
18°

Thursday

13°
17°

Friday

11°
17°

Saturday

15°
21°

Sunday

12°
17°

Monday

13°
18°

Tuesday

15°
19°

Wednesday

13°
20°

Thursday

14°
23°

Friday

15°
19°

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Humidity

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Weather in Wakefield today, September 16, 2026

Expect unsettled, showery conditions in Wakefield on September 16, 2026 as rain moves through. The day opens on a wet note and needs flexible outdoor plans. Cloud leads the morning, peaking close to 77% near 09:00. Sunshine has little room until later in the day.

The temperature range runs from about 12°C up to 18°C. Moisture in the air spans 58%-84%, with the highest values around 08:00. Airflow remains manageable, reaching about 5.3 km/h around 17:00.

Afternoon skies stay clogged, peaking close to 100% near 15:00. The grey theme continues rather than clearing out. Visibility holds near 36.8 km, though it can fall to 27.4 km. Daylight runs from 06:50 to 19:10, lasting 12 hours 19 minutes of sunlight today.

The practical takeaway for Wakefield on September 16, 2026 is simple: plan for rain, keep layers handy, and work around a high of about 18°C.

Frequently asked questions about weather in Wakefield

How warm does it get in Wakefield?

The warmest month in Wakefield is July, with average high temperatures of 20°C. The average temperature during this period is around 17°C.

How cold does it get in Wakefield?

The coldest month in Wakefield is January, with average low temperatures of 2°C. The average temperature during this period is around 5°C.

What is the wettest time of year in Wakefield?

The wettest month in Wakefield is October, with an average of 86mm of precipitation.

What is the driest time of year in Wakefield?

The driest month in Wakefield is April, with an average of 50mm of precipitation.

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