Weather forecast for todayPontefract, United Kingdom

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 7:16 am GMT

  • 7°C
  • Feels like:
    4°C
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 13km/hNNW 330°
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Dewpoint: 4°C
  • Pressure: 1034.88mbar
  • Visibility: 16.09km
  • UV index: 0
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At the moment, in Pontefract, golden sunlight is making everything look vibrant and warm.
The temperature is a frosty 7°C, the real-feel temperature is slightly different, calculated to be a cold 4°C. The current temperature is near the lowest predicted 8°C for today.

Sunday 18. Oct 2026

  • 13°C
  • 8°C
AM Showers
AM Showers
  • Precip. probability: 57%
  • Precipitation: 5mm
  • Wind: 18km/hNNE 12°
  • Humidity: 71%
  • UV index: 2
  • Sunrise: 7:38 am BST
  • Sunset: 6:02 pm BST
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Today, in Pontefract, rain showers will likely move through during the early hours.
The likelihood of rainfall is high. However, precipitation will be light. Temperature values will show minor divergence, extending from a mild 13°C to a brisk 8°C.
Today's maximum temperature is expected to reflect the standard October high of 13.3°C.
Sunrise was at 7:38 am and sunset will be at 6:02 pm; the daylight will last for 10h and 24min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 1 pm - 3 pm 12°C.
Coldest hour: 9 am 7°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 9 am 58%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 9 am
  • 7°C
  • Feels like:
    5°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 58%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 13km/hN 349°
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Pressure: 1034mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 am
  • 9°C
  • Feels like:
    7°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 37%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 14km/hN 350°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Pressure: 1034mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 1
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  • 11 am
  • 10°C
  • Feels like:
    8°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 15km/hN 352°
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Pressure: 1034mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 1
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  • 12 pm
  • 11°C
  • Feels like:
    9°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 17km/hN 8°
  • Humidity: 71%
  • Pressure: 1034mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 2
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  • 1 pm
  • 12°C
  • Feels like:
    10°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 18km/hNNE 19°
  • Humidity: 64%
  • Pressure: 1033mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 2
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  • 2 pm
  • 12°C
  • Feels like:
    10°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 18km/hNNE 24°
  • Humidity: 64%
  • Pressure: 1033mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 1
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  • 3 pm
  • 12°C
  • Feels like:
    10°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 17km/hNNE 28°
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Pressure: 1033mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 1
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  • 4 pm
  • 12°C
  • Feels like:
    10°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 17km/hNNE 30°
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Pressure: 1032mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 5 pm
  • 11°C
  • Feels like:
    10°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 16km/hNNE 29°
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Pressure: 1032mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 6 pm
  • 10°C
  • Feels like:
    8°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 13km/hNNE 19°
  • Humidity: 69%
  • Pressure: 1032mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:02 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 9°C
  • Feels like:
    8°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 12km/hNNE 18°
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Pressure: 1032mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 9°C
  • Feels like:
    7°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 13km/hNNE 14°
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Pressure: 1032mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 8°C
  • Feels like:
    6°C
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 13km/hN 6°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Pressure: 1032mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 8°C
  • Feels like:
    6°C
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 14km/hN 4°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Pressure: 1032mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 8°C
  • Feels like:
    6°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 15km/hN 2°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Pressure: 1031mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 0
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Today, primarily gloomy and occasionally rainy weather is anticipated.
With a 58% probability, minimal rainfall is forecasted at 9 am.
The temperature will be between the highest temperature of 12°C and the lowest temperature of 7°C. The warmest part of the day will be from 1 pm to 4 pm.
The maximum temperature will be consistent with October's average highest temperature of 13.3°C. Today, the night is expected to be also consistent with the typical October low of 7.6°C.
Updated: Oct 18, 2026 @ 07:16:15 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

At 7:16 am GMT, the temperature is 7°C. Feels-like temperature is 4°C.

On Sunday, in Pontefract, early morning showers may leave roads damp before clearing later.

With a probability of 57%, light precipitation of 5mm is forecasted in Pontefract.

Today, the highest temperature will be 13°C, while the lowest temperature will be 8°C.
The highest temperature today will be in line with the average maximum temperature in October. The lowest temperature today will be also in line with the average low temperature.

On Sunday, in Pontefract, sunrise was at 7:38 am and sunset will be at 6:02 pm (BST).

Today, the daylight will last for 10h and 24min.