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United Kingdom Weather Forecast

United Kingdom weather: 59°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 59°F now🕔 7:43 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July and August👥 68 million

Risk assessment for United Kingdom

Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.

Fire weather6.7

9 dry days, 0 days above 90°F and humidity at 69%. Hot, dry and windy together is what drives fire spread.

Airborne particulates1.9

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 United Kingdom

40
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.56.1 µg/m³
PM1010.6 µg/m³
Ozone97 µg/m³
NO₂9.4 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeLight haze

Pollen today

AlderNone
BirchNone
GrassNone
MugwortLow
OliveNone
RagweedNone

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 UVNo protection needed for most skin types.
GeneralConditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is a country in Europe. Its coordinates are 51.5074, -0.1278. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in United Kingdom right now?

It is currently 59°F (15°C) with clear. Humidity is 69% and wind is 6 mph.

When is the best time to visit United Kingdom?

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

What time zone is United Kingdom in?

United Kingdom observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 7:43 PM.

How many people live in United Kingdom?

United Kingdom has a population of approximately 68 million.

What is the nearest airport to United Kingdom?

The closest airports are London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 14 mi away, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 25 mi away and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), 209 mi away.

What are the top things to do in United Kingdom?

Popular options include Lake District National Park, Snowdonia National Park, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, British Museum, Edinburgh Castle and Stonehenge.

What places are in United Kingdom?

United Kingdom covers 6 places in this atlas, including England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Stonehenge and Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
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 7:43 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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