Windmill Hill

Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Current Weather

12°54°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels Like: 12°53°

Min: 6°42°

Max: 12°54°

The next few hours will be overcast, with today reaching 12°C and dropping to 6°C. The coming days will be drizzle

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Air Quality

22
Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

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Pollen Levels

Tree PollenLow
Grass PollenLow
Weed PollenLow

Daylight Hours

07:59

Sunrise

17:39

Sunset

9 hours 40 minutes of sunlight today

Moon

16:38

Moonrise

04:11

Moonset

Daily Forecast

Today

6°42°
12°54°

Saturday

6°42°
14°58°

Sunday

9°48°
11°52°

Sunday

7°44°
16°60°

Monday

8°47°
16°60°

Tuesday

8°46°
14°57°

Wednesday

10°50°
13°55°

Thursday

9°48°
12°54°

Friday

6°42°
10°50°

Saturday

5°42°
11°51°

UV Index

No protection needed
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Humidity

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Weather in Windmill Hill today, October 23, 2026

Windmill Hill starts October 23, 2026 looking damp, with rain in the forecast and wetter spells likely at times. Waterproof kit is the safer call for early plans. Expect a grey start, with morning cloud around 86% by 11:00. Outdoor plans early on should not rely on bright skies.Windmill Hill starts October 23, 2026 looking damp, with rain in the forecast and wetter spells likely at times. Waterproof kit is the safer call for early plans. Expect a grey start, with morning cloud around 86% by 11:00. Outdoor plans early on should not rely on bright skies.

Expect highs of 12°C and cooler readings close to 6°C. Moisture in the air spans 73%-91%, with the highest values around 11:00. Breezes become lively, peaking around 18:00 near 32 km/h.Expect highs of 54°F and cooler readings close to 42°F. Moisture in the air spans 73%-91%, with the highest values around 11:00. Breezes become lively, peaking around 18:00 near 20 mph.

The second half of the day still looks unsettled, with rain probability around 62% by 18:00. Dense cloud near 100% at 16:00 keeps the feel grey. Visibility stays generally good near 30.8 km on average, though it can drop toward 16.8 km in thicker cloud or showers. The sun rises at 07:59 and sets at 17:39, for a total of 9 hours 40 minutes of sunlight today.The second half of the day still looks unsettled, with rain probability around 62% by 18:00. Dense cloud near 100% at 16:00 keeps the feel grey. Visibility stays generally good near 19.1 mi on average, though it can drop toward 10.4 mi in thicker cloud or showers. The sun rises at 07:59 and sets at 17:39, for a total of 9 hours 40 minutes of sunlight today.

The practical takeaway for Windmill Hill on October 23, 2026 is simple: plan for rain, keep layers handy, and work around a high of about 12°C.The practical takeaway for Windmill Hill on October 23, 2026 is simple: plan for rain, keep layers handy, and work around a high of about 54°F.

Frequently asked questions about weather in Windmill Hill

How warm does it get in Windmill Hill?

The warmest month in Windmill Hill is July, with average high temperatures of 20°C. The average temperature during this period is around 17°C.The warmest month in Windmill Hill is July, with average high temperatures of 69°F. The average temperature during this period is around 62°F.

How cold does it get in Windmill Hill?

The coldest month in Windmill Hill is January, with average low temperatures of 2°C. The average temperature during this period is around 5°C.The coldest month in Windmill Hill is January, with average low temperatures of 36°F. The average temperature during this period is around 40°F.

What is the wettest time of year in Windmill Hill?

The wettest month in Windmill Hill is October, with an average of 86 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Windmill Hill is October, with an average of 3.4 in of precipitation.

What is the driest time of year in Windmill Hill?

The driest month in Windmill Hill is April, with an average of 50 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Windmill Hill is April, with an average of 1.9 in of precipitation.

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