Geografi of Dorset
Geografi of Dorset: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geografi of Dorset
Somerset is 57 km til the north-west, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites is 60 km til the north-east, Stonehenge is 60 km til the north-east and Bath is 70 km til the north.
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Koordinater: 50°44′55.7″N 2°20′40.2″W (50.7488, -2.3445)
Quick facts about Dorset
| Type | County |
|---|---|
| Region | England |
| Land | Storbritannia |
| Kontinent | Europa |
| Koordinater | 50°44′55.7″N 2°20′40.2″W (50.7488, -2.3445) |
| Befolkning | 780.000 |
| Lokal tid | 11:38 PM (UTC+01:00) |
| Best months | mai, juni, juli and august |
| Klima | Temperate |
Sammendrag
Dorset is a county in England. Dorset is a county or metropolitan area in the United Kingdom. Befolkningen er rundt 780.000.
Akkurat nå er det 17°C (63°F) in Dorset med overskyet. Det føles som 16°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 14°C til 20°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 87%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.3/10 - gode forhold.
Beste tidspunkt å besøke Dorset is mai, juni, juli and august. Klimaet er temperate. januar, februar and desember tend til be the least comfortable months. juli is the warmest month med average highs near 23°C, while januar is the coldest med lows near 3°C.
The closest major airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), about 154 km away. Nearby highlights include Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Stonehenge, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament and River Thames.
Kort sagt. Today is slightly warmer than average for september. The forecast high of 20°C is 2.1°C above the 18°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 2 PM til 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Dorset today at 9.1/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Klima in Dorset month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 8° | 3° | 158 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februar | 10° | 5° | 157 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | 11° | 5° | 74 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 14° | 6° | 64 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mai | 18° | 10° | 73 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 20° | 12° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 23° | 14° | 57 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| august | 22° | 14° | 54 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 18° | 11° | 88 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 15° | 10° | 147 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | 11° | 6° | 125 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | 10° | 6° | 142 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Temperate. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Dorset?
Dorset is a county in England. Its coordinates are 50.7488, -2.3445. It lies in Europa.
What is the weather like in Dorset akkurat nå?
It is currently 17°C (63°F) med overskyet. Luftfuktighet is 83% and wind is 16 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Dorset?
mai, juni, juli and august offer the most comfortable conditions in Dorset, which has a temperate climate. januar, februar and desember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Dorset in?
Dorset observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 11:38 PM.
How many people live in Dorset?
Dorset has a population of approximately 780.000.
What is the nearest airport til Dorset?
The closest airports are London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 154 km away, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 158 km away and Dublin Airport (DUB), 400 km away.
What are the top things til do in Dorset?
Popular options include Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Stonehenge, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, River Thames, British Museum and Tower of London.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Kart tiles | OpenStreetKart contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, 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 september 30, 2026 at 11:38 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
