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Oldham Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Grey Sky Settles Over the Town

Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

Warmest Monday at 13° · coldest night Friday at -1°

The short of it: Oldham weather on Tuesday, 10 November 2026: local time, 4 °C (40 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like 2 °C (35 °F). Today’s high 9 °C (48 °F), low 4 °C (39 °F). Chance of rain 30% in the next 24 hours, about 0.2 mm (0.01 in). Notices: frost possible. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 07:45 local time.

OLDHAM, Tuesday. — An overcast sky is the word from the Oldham station, with a high of 9° and a low of 4°. That is about what a November day usually brings here, where the long-run average high is 10°. Winds are light from the ENE, gusting to 9 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Monday looks the finest at near 13°, while Friday night will be the coldest at -1°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 25 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Oldham brings highs near 10°, lows of 4° and about 103 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 21°, January the coldest at 2°, and December the wettest with 108 mm. The best months to ride in are May and July.

The sun is up 8 h 55 min today, and the days are shortening by about 4 minutes each. The station stands 94 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
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8 AMOvercast5°2°3 km/h–
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11 AMOvercast8°6°4 km/h–
12 PMOvercast9°6°6 km/h–
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4 AMLight rain7°5°6 km/h0.1 mm
5 AMLight rain7°5°6 km/h0.1 mm
6 AMOvercast7°5°6 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 10): overcast, high 9°, low 4°, dry, gusts to 17 km/h. Sun up 7:24 AM, down 4:19 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today4°9°dry17 km/h8 h 55 min
Wednesday2°10°0.2 mm16 km/h8 h 51 min
Thursday1°7°dry18 km/h8 h 48 min
Friday-1°4°dry5 km/h8 h 44 min
Saturday-1°5°dry9 km/h8 h 40 min
Sunday3°11°14 mm20 km/h8 h 37 min
Monday3°13°9.9 mm37 km/h8 h 34 min

Warmest: Monday at 13°. Wettest: Sunday, 14 mm. Strongest gusts: Monday, 37 km/h.

The Almanac · Oldham Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Oldham, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus October
4° colder, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus December
2° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 29 min
Average wind
15 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 10°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 103 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Oldham in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Oldham by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°2°93 mm17 km/h8 h 0 min✦
February8°2°75 mm17 km/h9 h 43 min✦
March10°3°69 mm17 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April13°5°60 mm15 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦
May16°8°63 mm15 km/h15 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
June19°11°84 mm13 km/h17 h 1 min✦✦✦
July21°13°85 mm13 km/h16 h 32 min✦✦✦
August20°12°92 mm13 km/h14 h 47 min✦✦✦
September17°10°85 mm13 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦
October13°7°107 mm14 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦
November10°4°103 mm15 km/h8 h 29 min✦
December7°2°108 mm16 km/h7 h 29 min✦

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Questions Readers Ask about Oldham

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Oldham today?

Right now it is 4 °C (40 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like 2 °C (35 °F). Today’s high is 9 °C (48 °F) and tonight’s low 4 °C (39 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 30%, with 0.2 mm (0.01 in) expected.

Will it rain in Oldham this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 7 days, about 25 mm (0.96 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Sunday.

Are there any weather warnings for Oldham?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: frost possible.

What is the warmest month in Oldham?

July, with an average high of 21 °C (69 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average 2 °C (35 °F). The wettest month is December, with 108 mm (4.3 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Oldham?

May and July. May brings highs near 16 °C (61 °F) and about 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain; July highs near 21 °C (69 °F) and 85 mm (3.3 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Oldham?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 2 °C (35 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MiddletonEngland6 km W10°5°103 mm
RochdaleEngland9 km NNW10°4°109 mm
ManchesterEngland10 km SW10°5°88 mm
SalfordEngland13 km WSW11°5°88 mm
BuryEngland14 km WNW10°5°111 mm
StockportEngland15 km S10°5°85 mm
SaleEngland19 km SW11°5°84 mm
RossendaleEngland19 km NNW9°4°148 mm

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