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Rainford weather warnings

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Rainford weather in numbers

measured normals and 10 years of recorded weather

Rainford swings 17°C across the year, from 19°C highs in June to 2°C lows in January, and July is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 1391 mm of precipitation. Over 10 years of recorded weather it averages 7 days a year at 25°C or above, 29 frost nights, and rain on 193 days.

Warmest month
June
19°C average high
Coldest month
January
2°C average low
Wettest month
July
1391 mm a year
Comfortable
4 months
May, June, August and September
Residents
6,131
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Most accurate here
European
96/100 CheckWeather Score
Warm days
7 days
a year at 25°C or above
Frost nights
29 nights
a year below 0°C
Rain days
193 days
a year with 1 mm or more

Day counts are from the ERA5 reanalysis for Rainford’s grid square, 2016 to 2025, counted the same way for every city so the numbers compare. A reanalysis square is an area, not a weather station, so it is good for counting days and not for a single day’s record.

The weather map: all three models at once

Met Office, European, American side by side around Rainford and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Rainford hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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Rainford 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split

Rainford, England is at its warmest in Jun (average highs near 19°C) and coldest in Jan (lows around 2°C), with roughly 1391 mm of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what Met Office, European, American forecast for Rainford right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United Kingdom before you trust any single number.

Rainford climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
Feb
Mar
10°
Apr
12°
May
17°
Jun
19°
11°
Jul
18°
12°
Aug
19°
13°
Sep
18°
11°
Oct
14°
Nov
Dec

Which forecast is most accurate in Rainford?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
96
/100rank #1
96±0.2°C97±0.8 mph9597% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
87
/100rank #2
85±0.8°C96±1.2 mph8290% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA
Met Office logo
Met Office
85
/100rank #3
90±0.6°C96±1.3 mph7184% hitMet Office (United Kingdom)Exeter, United Kingdom

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy, each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1887 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United Kingdom, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

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The accuracy above is the measured record. This is your opinion: which forecast service do you trust most in United Kingdom? Give each 1 to 5 stars.

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Common questions

What's the weather in Rainford today?
On this page we show what Met Office, European, American each forecast for Rainford today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Rainford today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from Met Office, European, American for Rainford and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Rainford?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Rainford (CheckWeather Score 96/100), ahead of the American at 87. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the UK accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Rainford?
June is typically the warmest month in Rainford, with average highs around 19°C.
How cold does Rainford get?
The coldest month in Rainford is January, when overnight lows average about 2°C.
How much rain does Rainford get?
Rainford sees roughly 1391 mm of precipitation a year, with July usually the wettest month.

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