Understanding the Forecast
Learn how to interpret the forecast visuals on this site: rain risk vs amount, wind gusts, “feels like”, symbols, and uncertainty.
Ruthin, Denbighshire
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Feels Like:
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Humidity:
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Dew Point:
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Pressure:
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Precipitation:
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Wind:
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Visibility:
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UV Index:
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Temp vs Avg:
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Record High:
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Record Low:
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Aurora:
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🌫️ Air Quality
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PM2.5 -- µg/m³ • PM10 -- µg/m³
NO₂ — -- µg/m³
O₃ — -- µg/m³
SO₂ — -- µg/m³
CO — -- mg/m³
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🌡️ Comfort Index
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Wind Chill: --°C
Heat Index: --°C
Humidity: --%
Breeze: --
Dew Point: --
Fog Risk: --
Condensation: --
🌿 Pollen Forecast
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Birch — --
Alder — --
Mugwort — --
Olive — --
Ragweed — --
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Hourly Forecast
Interactive Map
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🌊 Marine Forecast
Current coastal and offshore conditions for Denbighshire
🌤️ Surface Conditions
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- Wave Direction: --
- Wave Period: --
- Sea Surface Temp: --
💨 Swell & Wind Waves
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- Wind Strength: --
Current conditions are derived from 15-minute marine model data.
🌊 Currents
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- Current Direction: --
🌙 Tides
- Tide Height: --
- Next High: --
- Next Low: --
Modelled sea level data from Open-Meteo Marine API. For official tide predictions, visit ADMIRALTY EasyTide.
🧾 Summary
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Activity Forecasts
Activity forecasts are indicative only. Conditions can vary locally, so please check current conditions before heading out.
Hillwalking
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Moel Famau, Clwydian Range
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Summit Wind: --
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Cloud-Free Summit: --
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Ground: --
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Mountain Biking
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Coed Llandegla
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Trail Surface: --
Wind Exposure: --
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Prestatyn
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Sea Temperature: --
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Fishing
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River Clwyd, Llyn Brenig
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Road Cycling
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Ruthin–Corwen Loop
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Stargazing
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Clocaenog Forest
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Seeing: --
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History
Daily summary and long-term averages for Denbighshire
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Historical Highlight
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Typical Extremes for —
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Based on 1991–2020 climate normals.
Temperature
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| High | — | — | — |
| Low | — | — | — |
| Mean | — | — | — |
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Precipitation & Snow
| Metric | Today | Average* | Record |
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| Rainfall | — | — | — |
| Snowfall | — | — | — |
| Rain Days (Month) | — | — | — |
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Wind & Pressure
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| Max Gust | — | — | — |
| Mean Wind | — | — | — |
| Pressure (Sea Level) | — | — | — |
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Sunlight & Day Length
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| Sunset | — | — | — |
| Daylight | — | — | — |
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Humidity & Dewpoint
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| Relative Humidity | — | — | — |
| Dewpoint | — | — | — |
| Wet Bulb | — | — | — |
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Soil & Surface Conditions
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| Soil Temp (0–7 cm) | — | — | — |
| Soil Moisture (0–7 cm) | — | — | — |
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* Averages based on 1991–2020 climate normals
Education
Clear, trustworthy explanations to help you read forecasts, understand local weather in Denbighshire, and make better decisions outdoors.
Learning paths
Start anywhere. Each path is designed to work standalone.
Today on your forecast
Quick interpretation prompts based on the latest forecast data (if available).
No live data available right now — here’s how to use this site:
- • If rain chance is moderate but amounts are low, expect scattered showers rather than steady rain.
- • Gusts matter most on exposed coasts and ridges; check gusts, not just average wind.
- • Overnight clear skies + light winds increase frost risk in sheltered valleys.
Weather Word Bank
63 essential weather terms — with local Denbighshire context
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Test Yourself
25 random questions from all six learning modules
Ready to test your weather knowledge?
You'll get 25 questions drawn at random from all six modules — forecasting, local Denbighshire weather, seasons, severe weather, myths and schools topics. Each question has four options and shows an explanation after you answer.
🧭 Forecasting
🗺️ Local Weather
🗓️ Seasons
⚠️ Severe Weather
🧩 Myths
🏫 Schools
Questions by module
A new random set of 25 questions each time
In Denbighshire
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Denbighshire Emergency Dashboard
Official alerts and disruption information for Denbighshire and nearby areas. This page provides information and signposting only. For emergencies, call 999.
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Some utility updates are signposting only. Check official providers for local details.
Emergency Contacts
- Emergency services: 999
- North Wales Police (non-emergency): 101
- Natural Resources Wales (Floodline): 0345 988 1188
- SP Energy Networks (Electricity): 105
- Welsh Water / Dŵr Cymru: 0800 052 0130
- Denbighshire County Council: 01824 706000
Astronomy
Lunar Data & Phases
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Next Full Moon: —
- Current Orbit: —
- Lunar Age: — days
Data from AstronomyAPI, SunCalc.js & OpenWeather.
Night Sky & Stargazing Conditions
- Cloud Cover: —%
- Humidity: —%
- Visibility Index: — / 100
- Transparency: —
- Bortle Class: —
- Milky Way Visibility: —
- Seeing Quality: —
- Temperature: —°C
- Next Meteor Shower: —
Weather data from Open-Meteo. Calculations use SunCalc.js for moon phase analysis.
Planets, Events & Aurora
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- Aurora Activity: —
- Solar Wind: — km/s
- Sunspot Count: —
- Geomagnetic Storm: —
- ISS Pass: —
- Next Eclipse: —
- Upcoming Conjunction: —
Space weather from NOAA SWPC. ISS passes from N2YO. Planets & conjunctions calculated with astronomy-engine.
Educational & Local Insights
Moon Phases Explained: The Moon's changing shape is caused by sunlight reflecting as it orbits Earth.
Stargazing Tips: Best viewing at Moel Famau, Loggerheads, or Llyn Brenig — clear horizons & low light.
Best Conditions: Cold, calm nights with humidity below 70% and Kp < 4.
Safety Note: Never look directly at the Sun without proper protection, even during partial eclipses.
Disclaimer: All data calculated locally and may vary slightly from observatory readings.
Designed for Denbighshire — free open-source astronomy data only.