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Weather in Pontefract, United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Current Weather in Pontefract

Patchy rain nearby
16°C
Feels like 10°C. Patchy rain nearby.
🌬️ 29 km/h W
💧 61% Humidity
🧭 1005 hPa
👁️ 10.0 km Visibility
☀️ UV Index: 2.1
🌡️ Dew Point: 8°C
🌅 Sunrise: 06:26 AM
🌇 Sunset: 07:39 PM
Map Overlays:

Right now Pontefract is 16°C with patchy rain nearby, feeling like 10°C. The air is at 61% humidity and winds are about 29 km/h, and the UV index is 2 (low). In the days ahead, expect temperatures in Pontefract from about 11°C to 20°C.

Hourly Forecast for Pontefract

16:00
Patchy rain nearby
16°
14%
17:00
Patchy rain nearby
16°
12%
18:00
Sunny
16°
3%
19:00
Patchy rain nearby
14°
12%
20:00
Clear
14°
4%
21:00
Clear
13°
7%
22:00
Overcast
13°
18%
23:00
Overcast
14°
15%
00:00
Clear
14°
4%
01:00
Clear
13°
5%
02:00
Clear
13°
6%
03:00
Clear
13°
6%
04:00
Clear
12°
6%
05:00
Clear
12°
7%
06:00
Clear
12°
7%
07:00
Sunny
11°
7%
08:00
Sunny
13°
5%
09:00
Sunny
14°
3%
10:00
Partly Cloudy
15°
5%
11:00
Sunny
16°
1%
12:00
Sunny
16°
1%
13:00
Cloudy
18°
8%
14:00
Cloudy
18°
8%
15:00
Cloudy
18°
7%

14-Day Forecast for Pontefract

Tue, Sep 08
Overcast Overcast
17° / 13°
Wed, Sep 09
Sunny Sunny
18° / 11°
Thu, Sep 10
Overcast Overcast
20° / 11°
Fri, Sep 11
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
19° / 12°
Sat, Sep 12
Overcast Overcast
22° / 10°
Sun, Sep 13
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
21° / 15°
Mon, Sep 14
Sunny Sunny
25° / 13°
Tue, Sep 15
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
22° / 13°
Wed, Sep 16
Sunny Sunny
17° / 11°
Thu, Sep 17
Sunny Sunny
20° /
Fri, Sep 18
Sunny Sunny
20° / 11°
Sat, Sep 19
Sunny Sunny
23° / 11°
Sun, Sep 20
Sunny Sunny
25° / 12°
Mon, Sep 21
Sunny Sunny
18° / 10°

Additional Forecasts for Pontefract

Air Quality

💨 US EPA Index 1 (Good)
CO (Carbon Monoxide) 163.0 μg/m³
O₃ (Ozone) 71.0 μg/m³
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) 2.6 μg/m³
SO₂ (Sulphur Dioxide) 0.3 μg/m³
PM2.5 (Fine particles) 3.6 μg/m³
PM10 (Coarse particles) 6.7 μg/m³

Historical Weather

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Best Time to Be Outside in Pontefract Today

The most comfortable window in Pontefract today looks like 16:00 to 19:00, when it is around 16°C. It should stay dry through that window. No significant rain is expected in the next several hours.

Frequently Asked Questions about Weather in Pontefract

What is the temperature in Pontefract right now?

It is currently 16°C (61°F) in Pontefract, patchy rain nearby (feels like 10°C).

What's the weather like in Pontefract right now?

Current weather in Pontefract: Patchy rain nearby, humidity 61%, wind 29 km/h W.

What is today's forecast for Pontefract?

Today in Pontefract: high 17°C, low 13°C, overcast. Chance of rain: 40%.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Pontefract?

Daily highs and lows for Pontefract:

  • 2026-09-08: 17°C / 13°C
  • 2026-09-09: 18°C / 11°C
  • 2026-09-10: 20°C / 11°C
  • 2026-09-11: 19°C / 12°C
  • 2026-09-12: 22°C / 10°C
  • 2026-09-13: 21°C / 15°C
  • 2026-09-14: 25°C / 13°C
Is it going to rain in Pontefract today?

There is a 40% chance of rain in Pontefract today. Total expected precipitation: 0.49 mm.

What is the wind speed in Pontefract right now?

Wind in Pontefract is currently 29 km/h (18 mph) from the W.

What is the UV index in Pontefract right now?

The UV index in Pontefract is currently 2.1 (low). Sun protection is recommended when the index is 3 or higher.

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