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15°
Overcast
Feels Like: 15°
Min: 13°
Max: 16°
The next few hours will be overcast, with today reaching 16°C and dropping to 13°C. The coming days will be drizzle
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06:55
Sunrise
19:14
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13:41
Moonrise
20:39
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Weather in Widnes today, September 16, 2026
Expect unsettled, showery conditions in Widnes 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 94% near 10:00. Sunshine has little room until later in the day.
The temperature range runs from about 13°C up to 16°C. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 67% and 82% and the peak around 23:00. Airflow remains manageable, reaching about 5.2 km/h around 13:00.
Through the afternoon cloud remains the main feature, with cover near 100% around 14:00. Bright spells should stay limited even as the day wears on. Horizontal visibility sits around 35.6 km, briefly nearer 29.9 km. Expect sunrise at 06:55, sunset at 19:14, and 12 hours 19 minutes of sunlight today overall.
Taken together, Widnes looks wet enough on September 16, 2026 that flexible outdoor plans work best, with temperatures peaking near 16°C.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Widnes
How warm does it get in Widnes?
The warmest month in Widnes 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 Widnes?
The coldest month in Widnes 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 Widnes?
The wettest month in Widnes is September, with an average of 99mm of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Widnes?
The driest month in Widnes is April, with an average of 58mm of precipitation.
