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Ramsbottom Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Light Drizzle Over the Fields

Small drops fall without fuss — the earth gets its first taste of rain.

Warmest Wednesday at 8° · coldest night Friday at -2°

The short of it: Ramsbottom weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, 7 °C (44 °F) with light drizzle, feeling like 5 °C (42 °F). Today’s high 8 °C (47 °F), low 4 °C (39 °F). Chance of rain 30% in the next 24 hours, about 0.3 mm (0.01 in). Notices: fog advisory. Source: Open-Meteo forecast models, updated 09:45 local time.

RAMSBOTTOM, Sunday. — Light rain is the word from the Ramsbottom station, with a high of 8° and a low of 4°. Old hands will call it a proper November day: the thirty-year average for Ramsbottom is 9°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the S, gusting to 3 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Wednesday looks the finest at near 8°, while Friday night will be the coldest at -2°. Rain or snow is due on 3 of them, some 4.2 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 Ramsbottom brings highs near 9°, lows of 4° and about 126 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 20°, January the coldest at 2°, and December the wettest with 133 mm. The best months to ride in are July and August.

The sun is up 9 h 1 min today, and the days are shortening by about 4 minutes each. The station stands 165 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowLight drizzle6°5°1 km/h0.1 mm
10 AMLight drizzle7°5°1 km/h0.1 mm
11 AMLight drizzle7°6°2 km/h0.1 mm
12 PMLight drizzle7°6°1 km/h–
1 PMFog8°7°2 km/h–
2 PMOvercast8°7°2 km/h–
3 PMOvercast8°7°2 km/h–
4 PMOvercast8°7°2 km/h–
5 PMOvercast7°6°1 km/h–
6 PMFog7°6°1 km/h–
7 PMFog6°5°1 km/h–
8 PMFog6°4°1 km/h–
9 PMFog5°4°2 km/h–
10 PMFog5°3°2 km/h–
11 PMFog4°2°3 km/h–
12 AMFog5°3°3 km/h–
1 AMFog4°2°3 km/h–
2 AMFog4°2°3 km/h–
3 AMFog3°1°3 km/h–
4 AMFog3°1°3 km/h–
5 AMFog3°1°3 km/h–
6 AMFog3°1°3 km/h–
7 AMFog3°0°3 km/h–
8 AMFog2°0°3 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): light rain, high 8°, low 4°, 1.1 mm of rain, gusts to 6 km/h. Sun up 7:22 AM, down 4:23 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

The Almanac · Ramsbottom Month by Month

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

November in Ramsbottom, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus October
4° colder, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus December
2° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 28 min
Average wind
15 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 9°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 126 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Ramsbottom in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Ramsbottom by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°2°113 mm18 km/h7 h 59 min✦
February7°2°85 mm18 km/h9 h 42 min✦
March9°3°82 mm17 km/h11 h 41 min✦
April12°5°68 mm15 km/h13 h 56 min✦✦✦
May15°7°69 mm15 km/h15 h 54 min✦✦✦
June18°10°93 mm14 km/h17 h 2 min✦✦✦
July20°12°101 mm13 km/h16 h 33 min✦✦✦
August19°12°109 mm13 km/h14 h 48 min✦✦✦
September17°10°102 mm13 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦
October13°7°129 mm15 km/h10 h 25 min✦✦
November9°4°126 mm15 km/h8 h 28 min✦
December7°2°133 mm16 km/h7 h 28 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ramsbottom

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Ramsbottom today?

Right now it is 7 °C (44 °F) with light drizzle; it feels like 5 °C (42 °F). Today’s high is 8 °C (47 °F) and tonight’s low 4 °C (39 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 30%, with 0.3 mm (0.01 in) expected.

Will it rain in Ramsbottom this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 3 of the next 7 days, about 4.2 mm (0.17 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Tuesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Ramsbottom?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: fog advisory.

What is the warmest month in Ramsbottom?

July, with an average high of 20 °C (67 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average 2 °C (35 °F). The wettest month is December (133 mm (5.2 in)), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Ramsbottom?

July and August. July brings highs near 20 °C (67 °F) and about 101 mm (4.0 in) of rain; August highs near 19 °C (67 °F) and 109 mm (4.3 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Ramsbottom?

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
RossendaleEngland5 km NNE9°4°148 mm
BuryEngland5 km SSE10°5°111 mm
BoltonEngland11 km SW10°4°114 mm
RochdaleEngland11 km ESE10°4°109 mm
MiddletonEngland13 km SE10°5°103 mm
BlackburnEngland16 km NW9°4°145 mm
OldhamEngland18 km SE10°4°103 mm
BurnleyEngland18 km NNE9°4°126 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

“Weather is the only news that never grows stale. Each morning the sky writes its own front page, and we at Wanted Weather are but its telegraph operators.”— J. Whitmore, Editor