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Runcorn Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Fog Lies Upon the Plain

Sight is poor. Travellers urged to go slow and light their lanterns.

Warmest Sunday at 12° · coldest night Saturday at 1°

The short of it: Runcorn weather on Monday, 9 November 2026: local time, 5 °C (40 °F) with fog, feeling like 3 °C (37 °F). Today’s high 8 °C (46 °F), low 5 °C (40 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: fog advisory. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 07:00 local time.

RUNCORN, Monday. — Fog is the word from the Runcorn station, with a high of 8° and a low of 5°. That is 3° colder than Runcorn usually sees in November, when highs average 11°. Winds are light from the SE, gusting to 8 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Sunday looks the finest at near 12°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at 1°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 4.6 mm in all. Clear nights may still leave a ground frost on the grass by dawn.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Runcorn brings highs near 11°, lows of 5° and about 82 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 21°, February the coldest at 2°, and October the wettest with 85 mm. The best months to ride in are June and May.

The sun is up 9 h 0 min today, and the days are shortening by about 4 minutes each. The station stands 12 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowFog5°3°4 km/h–
8 AMFog5°3°4 km/h–
9 AMOvercast5°3°4 km/h–
10 AMOvercast5°3°5 km/h–
11 AMOvercast6°4°5 km/h–
12 PMOvercast6°4°5 km/h–
1 PMOvercast7°4°6 km/h–
2 PMOvercast7°5°6 km/h–
3 PMPartly cloudy8°6°4 km/h–
4 PMPartly cloudy8°6°4 km/h–
5 PMOvercast7°6°3 km/h–
6 PMPartly cloudy7°5°3 km/h–
7 PMPartly cloudy7°5°4 km/h–
8 PMPartly cloudy6°4°4 km/h–
9 PMPartly cloudy6°3°4 km/h–
10 PMMostly clear5°3°4 km/h–
11 PMPartly cloudy5°2°5 km/h–
12 AMPartly cloudy5°3°5 km/h–
1 AMOvercast5°2°5 km/h–
2 AMOvercast5°3°5 km/h–
3 AMOvercast5°2°5 km/h–
4 AMOvercast5°2°6 km/h–
5 AMOvercast5°2°6 km/h–
6 AMOvercast5°3°5 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 9): fog, high 8°, low 5°, dry, gusts to 12 km/h. Sun up 7:24 AM, down 4:24 PM. Sight is poor. Travellers urged to go slow and light their lanterns.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today5°8°dry12 km/h9 h 0 min
Tuesday5°9°0.4 mm14 km/h8 h 56 min
Wednesday5°10°dry16 km/h8 h 52 min
Thursday2°6°dry15 km/h8 h 49 min
Friday1°6°dry5 km/h8 h 45 min
Saturday1°6°dry22 km/h8 h 41 min
Sunday5°12°4.2 mm30 km/h8 h 38 min

Warmest: Sunday at 12°. Wettest: Sunday, 4.2 mm. Strongest gusts: Sunday, 30 km/h.

The Almanac · Runcorn Month by Month

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

November in Runcorn, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus October
4° colder, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus December
3° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 31 min
Average wind
18 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 11°, nights near 5°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Runcorn in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Runcorn by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January8°2°60 mm20 km/h8 h 2 min✦✦
February8°2°48 mm19 km/h9 h 44 min✦✦
March11°3°51 mm19 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦
April13°5°51 mm17 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦
May17°8°54 mm17 km/h15 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
June19°11°66 mm16 km/h16 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
July21°13°72 mm15 km/h16 h 30 min✦✦✦
August21°13°76 mm16 km/h14 h 46 min✦✦✦
September18°10°73 mm16 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦
October14°7°85 mm17 km/h10 h 27 min✦✦
November11°5°82 mm18 km/h8 h 31 min✦✦
December8°2°80 mm18 km/h7 h 31 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Runcorn

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Runcorn today?

Right now it is 5 °C (40 °F) with fog; it feels like 3 °C (37 °F). Today’s high is 8 °C (46 °F) and tonight’s low 5 °C (40 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Runcorn this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 7 days, about 4.6 mm (0.18 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Sunday.

Are there any weather warnings for Runcorn?

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

What is the warmest month in Runcorn?

July, with an average high of 21 °C (70 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average 2 °C (36 °F). The wettest month is October, with 85 mm (3.3 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Runcorn?

June and May. June brings highs near 19 °C (67 °F) and about 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain; May highs near 17 °C (62 °F) and 54 mm (2.1 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Runcorn?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 2 °C (36 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
WidnesEngland2 km N11°5°82 mm
Great SankeyEngland8 km NE11°5°85 mm
HuytonEngland11 km NW11°5°84 mm
PrescotEngland11 km NNW10°5°94 mm
WarringtonEngland12 km ENE11°5°84 mm
St HelensEngland12 km N11°5°92 mm
Ellesmere Port TownEngland13 km WSW11°5°76 mm
NorthwichEngland17 km ESE11°4°76 mm

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