Westhoughton
Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Current Weather
6°43°
Light Rain and Windy
Feels Like: 3°37°
Min: 6°43°
Max: 10°51°
The next few hours will be breezy and overcast, with today reaching 10°C and dropping to 6°C. The coming days will be drizzle
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08:03
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17:44
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16:42
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View stargazing scoreWeather in Westhoughton today, October 23, 2026
Westhoughton starts October 23, 2026 under largely sunny skies, with bright spells setting the tone from the outset. Outdoor plans should enjoy long stretches of open sky as the day unfolds.Westhoughton starts October 23, 2026 under largely sunny skies, with bright spells setting the tone from the outset. Outdoor plans should enjoy long stretches of open sky as the day unfolds.
The day peaks near 10°C and cools toward 6°C. Moisture in the air spans 71%-87%, with the highest values around 17:00. Breezes become lively, peaking around 17:00 near 37 km/h.The day peaks near 51°F and cools toward 43°F. Moisture in the air spans 71%-87%, with the highest values around 17:00. Breezes become lively, peaking around 17:00 near 23 mph.
Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 100% around 17:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 92% near 17:00. Visibility holds near 29.2 km, though it can fall to 15 km. Sunrise is at 08:03 and sunset at 17:44, giving 9 hours 40 minutes of sunlight today.Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 100% around 17:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 92% near 17:00. Visibility holds near 18.1 mi, though it can fall to 9.3 mi. Sunrise is at 08:03 and sunset at 17:44, giving 9 hours 40 minutes of sunlight today.
In short, treat October 23, 2026 in Westhoughton as a damp day: pack covers, watch the wetter hours, and expect a high near 10°C.In short, treat October 23, 2026 in Westhoughton as a damp day: pack covers, watch the wetter hours, and expect a high near 51°F.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Westhoughton
How warm does it get in Westhoughton?
The warmest month in Westhoughton is July, with average high temperatures of 20°C. The average temperature during this period is around 16°C.The warmest month in Westhoughton 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 Westhoughton?
The coldest month in Westhoughton is January, with average low temperatures of 3°C. The average temperature during this period is around 5°C.The coldest month in Westhoughton 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 Westhoughton?
The wettest month in Westhoughton is October, with an average of 111 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Westhoughton is October, with an average of 4.4 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Westhoughton?
The driest month in Westhoughton is April, with an average of 60 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Westhoughton is April, with an average of 2.4 in of precipitation.