Smithills Weather Forecast, Greater Manchester BL1 7

Today 6 Dec North West England

A widely cloudy and damp start, with frequent showers feeding in from the west through much of the day, these often heavy and accompanied by gusty winds. Some brighter and drier breaks possible through the afternoon. Milder than previous days. Maximum Temperature 11C.

Tonight 6 Dec North West England

Showers becoming lighter through the evening and continue to fade overnight. Some clearer skies emerge from the south through the early hours, though patchy rain persists in the north. Winds gradually easing. Minimum Temperature 7C.

Sun 7 Dec North West England

Turning increasingly cloudy from the south through the morning as a band of rain pushes northeastwards, bringing heavy and prolonged downpours. Often breezy in coastal regions and over high ground. Maximum Temperature 12C.

Mon 8 Dec North West England

Monday brings a mixed day of sunny spells and heavy showers. A band of heavy rain and strong winds pushes northeastwards through Tuesday, before turning showery again on Wednesday.

Tue 9 Dec North West England

Monday brings a mixed day of sunny spells and heavy showers. A band of heavy rain and strong winds pushes northeastwards through Tuesday, before turning showery again on Wednesday.

Wed 10 Dec North West England

Monday brings a mixed day of sunny spells and heavy showers. A band of heavy rain and strong winds pushes northeastwards through Tuesday, before turning showery again on Wednesday.

Thu 11 Dec North West England

A continuation of a similar pattern to that seen through early December is anticipated, especially at first, as frontal systems from the Atlantic spread into and across the UK, interspersed with some temporary drier interludes. These will bring occasional spells of rain, which may be heavy at times bringing the risk of some impacts given how wet it has been lately. In addition, there may also be potential for some periods of strong winds at times too. Whilst it will often be mild, later in the period there may be a transition for temperatures to return closer to average, with a slightly higher chance of some wintry hazards across northern parts of the UK, especially on high ground.

Fri 12 Dec North West England

A continuation of a similar pattern to that seen through early December is anticipated, especially at first, as frontal systems from the Atlantic spread into and across the UK, interspersed with some temporary drier interludes. These will bring occasional spells of rain, which may be heavy at times bringing the risk of some impacts given how wet it has been lately. In addition, there may also be potential for some periods of strong winds at times too. Whilst it will often be mild, later in the period there may be a transition for temperatures to return closer to average, with a slightly higher chance of some wintry hazards across northern parts of the UK, especially on high ground.

Smithills Weather Forecast

Today 6 Dec North West England

Tonight 6 Dec North West England

Sun 7 Dec North West England

Mon 8 Dec North West England

Tue 9 Dec North West England

Wed 10 Dec North West England

Thu 11 Dec North West England

Fri 12 Dec North West England

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Smithills Temperature Statistics

December Temperature

Stonyhurst (26km)

Lowest 9 January, 2025

Average 2025

Highest 20 June, 2025

Lowest 21 November, 2025

Average November

Highest 5 November, 2025

Lowest 5 December, 2025

Average December

Highest 1 December, 2025

Climate (2020–Present)

Stonyhurst (26km)

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