Northumberland Weather Forecast
Northumberland weather: 50°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for Northumberland
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 38° | 37% | 10 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 42° | 14% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 45° | 4% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 49° | 8% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 57° / 51° | 82% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light rain | 64° / 56° | 49% · 0,4 in | 17 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 68° / 56° | 73% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 64° / 50° | 69% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 53° | 57% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 61° / 49° | 52% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 63° / 52° | 47% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 53° | 39% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 50° | 37% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 53° | 43% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 4 |
The two-week trend
Steady. The second week averages within a degree of the first, so no big change is signalled.
The window averages 62°F against a August normal of 64°F - right on average.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (0,6 in against a typical 0,5 in).
What this means for Northumberland
Today is cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 55°F is 8.8°F below the 64°F typical for this month.
A 37% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 54°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 62°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Northumberland?
Northumberland is a county in England. Its coordinates are 55.2083, -2.0784. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Northumberland right now?
It is currently 50°F (10°C) with overcast. Humidity is 86% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Northumberland?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Northumberland, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Northumberland in?
Northumberland observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 11:42 AM.
How many people live in Northumberland?
Northumberland has a population of approximately 320.000.
What is the nearest airport to Northumberland?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 209 mi away, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 267 mi away and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 291 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Northumberland?
Popular options include Lake District National Park, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle, Loch Ness, Snowdonia National Park and Isle of Skye.
What places are in Northumberland?
Northumberland covers 1 places in this atlas, including Newcastle upon Tyne.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| 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 August 21, 2026 at 11:42 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
