County in England

Yorkshire Map

Interactive map of Yorkshire with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☁️ 56°F now🕔 12:01 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July and August👥 5.4 million

Summary

Yorkshire is a county in England. Yorkshire is a county or metropolitan area in the United Kingdom. It has a population of about 5.4 million.

Right now it is 56°F (13°C) in Yorkshire with partly cloudy. It feels like 53°F. Today runs from 50°F to 69°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Yorkshire is May, June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 71°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 34°F.

The closest major airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), about 174 mi away. Nearby highlights include Lake District National Park, Snowdonia National Park, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 69°F is in line with the 70°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Yorkshire today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Yorkshire

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 53°57′32.8″N 1°4′53.4″W (53.9591, -1.0815)

Quick facts about Yorkshire

TypeCounty
RegionEngland
CountryUnited Kingdom
ContinentEurope
Coordinates53°57′32.8″N 1°4′53.4″W (53.9591, -1.0815)
Population5.400.000
Local time12:01 AM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July and August
ClimateTemperate

Maps of each city in Yorkshire

1 cities mapped in this atlas

Cities map of Yorkshire

1 cities and towns mapped in this atlas

Neighboring counties and metropolitan areas in England

Sorted by distance from Yorkshire.

Getting to Yorkshire

By air
By road, from nearby cities

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Yorkshire

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
London Heathrow AirportLHR174 miLondon
London Gatwick AirportLGW197 miSussex
Dublin AirportDUB215 miDublin
Amsterdam Schiphol AirportAMS268 miAmsterdam

Things to do in Yorkshire

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Yorkshire.

Explore Yorkshire

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Yorkshire?

Yorkshire is a county in England. Its coordinates are 53.9591, -1.0815. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Yorkshire right now?

It is currently 56°F (13°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 73% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit Yorkshire?

May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Yorkshire, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Yorkshire in?

Yorkshire observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 12:01 AM.

How many people live in Yorkshire?

Yorkshire has a population of approximately 5.4 million.

What is the nearest airport to Yorkshire?

The closest airports are London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 174 mi away, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 197 mi away and Dublin Airport (DUB), 215 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Yorkshire?

Popular options include Lake District National Park, Snowdonia National Park, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle, British Museum and River Thames.

What places are in Yorkshire?

Yorkshire covers 1 places in this atlas, including York.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 24, 2026 at 12:01 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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