West Midlands Weather Forecast
West Midlands weather: 56°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for West Midlands
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
8 dry days, 0 days above 90°F and humidity at 89%. Hot, dry and windy together is what drives fire spread.
Light haze overhead right now. Aerosol readings cannot separate wildfire smoke from dust, so treat this as a haze signal, not a fire confirmation.
Air quality and pollen in West Midlands
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Health and safety today
| Skin and UV | No protection needed for most skin types. |
|---|---|
| General | Conditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing. |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is West Midlands?
West Midlands is a county in England. Its coordinates are 52.4862, -1.8904. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in West Midlands right now?
It is currently 56°F (13°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 89% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit West Midlands?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in West Midlands, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is West Midlands in?
West Midlands observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 2:24 AM.
How many people live in West Midlands?
West Midlands has a population of approximately 3 million.
What is the nearest airport to West Midlands?
The closest airports are London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 93 mi away, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 117 mi away and Dublin Airport (DUB), 193 mi away.
What are the top things to do in West Midlands?
Popular options include Stonehenge, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Snowdonia National Park, British Museum, River Thames and Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
What places are in West Midlands?
West Midlands covers 1 places in this atlas, including Birmingham.
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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 22, 2026 at 2:24 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
