Looking for the weather forecast for Wakefield? Look no further.
Here you can view the weather for today and tomorrow, as well as the 5-day forecast.
Check out the temperature, wind speed, chance of rain, UV index, and humidity for this city in West Yorkshire.
Weather Forecast Today - Wakefield - Thursday 7th December 2023
There will be heavy rain in Wakefield today. Peak temperature should be approximately 6°C (but it will feel like 2°C due to the wind chill factor).
The prospect of rain is high (around a 89% chance). Bring the washing in. Humidity today will be around 95%.
Expect a UV Index of around 1 (low). The sunscreen can stay at the back of the cupboard.
Moderate visibility is anticipated. You should be able to see for 4 to 10 km (2.5 to 6.2 miles). The wind speed today (noon) will be approximately 16 mph (moderate breeze), blowing south east.
Weather Forecast Tonight - Wakefield - Thursday 7th December 2023
There will be light rain showers in Wakefield tonight. The minimum temperature at night is going to be 4°C (but it is going to feel like 1°C).
There is a good chance it will rain tonight (98% to be precise). Humidity will be around 97%.
The wind speed this evening will be approximately 4 mph (light breeze), blowing south south east.
Weather Forecast Tomorrow - Wakefield - Friday 8th December 2023
Expect cloudy weather in Wakefield tomorrow. Peak daytime temperature should be approximately 9°C (it will feel like 7 °C).
The probability of rain is 51%. The humidity level tomorrow will be roughly 84%.
The UV Index is expected to be 1 (low).
Visibility tomorrow should be very good.
The wind speed at midday should be approximately 9 mph (gentle breeze), blowing south south west.
5-Day Forecast For Wakefield
A 5-day weather forecast for Wakefield is shown in the table below.
| Date | Weather Type | Day Max Temp (°C) | Night Min Temp (°C) | Chance of Rain (%) | Wind Speed (mph) | Max UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 7th December - Day | Heavy Rain | 6 | - | 89 | 16 | 1 |
| Thursday 7th December - Night | Light Rain | - | 4 | 98 | 4 | - |
| Friday 8th December - Day | Cloudy | 9 | - | 51 | 9 | 1 |
| Friday 8th December - Night | Cloudy | - | 7 | 86 | 11 | - |
| Saturday 9th December - Day | Heavy Rain | 10 | - | 88 | 13 | 1 |
| Saturday 9th December - Night | Light Rain | - | 7 | 46 | 20 | - |
| Sunday 10th December - Day | Light Rain | 9 | - | 58 | 9 | 1 |
| Sunday 10th December - Night | Light Rain | - | 7 | 58 | 13 | - |
| Monday 11th December - Day | Sunny Day | 9 | - | 6 | 11 | 1 |
| Monday 11th December - Night | Cloudy | - | 5 | 51 | 7 | - |
Forecast - Location Details
The weather forecast for Wakefield is based on data provided by the Met Office for the location shown on the map below. The weather in other areas of Wakefield may vary slightly.
