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Great Harwood Weather

Arthur Clarke Bennett • 2026-06-16 • Reviewed by Hanna Berg

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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 16 June 2026 by the Policyline weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.

16°C
Partly cloudyGreat HarwoodFeels like 15° · Wind 15 km/h · Humidity 87%
UV 2 LowSunrise 06:08Sunset 20:14
Today🌧️21°15°💧79%
Thu🌧️21°16°💧100%
Fri🌦️17°15°💧96%
Sat🌧️18°14°💧88%
Sun🌦️19°13°💧75%
Mon🌦️15°13°💧82%
Tue🌦️15°12°💧51%

Live data from Open-Meteo · updates automatically ·

For Great Harwood, the live forecast above shows the conditions expected over the coming hours and days. This market town in Lancashire, lying between Blackburn and Accrington and close to the Ribble Valley, sees a typical mix of north-west England weather patterns.

What is the outlook for Great Harwood this week?

The live forecast above provides the most accurate breakdown, but the general trend for Great Harwood follows the wider Lancashire pattern. Being inland but within reach of the Irish Sea, the area often sees cloud building from the west. For those checking the weather in Great Harwood 10 days ahead, expect a blend of gentle westerly breezes and occasional rain bands moving through the region.

LocationLancashire, 5 miles north-east of Blackburn
RegionNorth West England, inland near the Ribble Valley
Typical winter lowAround 1–3°C, with frost in clear spells
Typical summer high18–21°C, cooler than coastal areas

How reliable are longer-range forecasts for Great Harwood?

For a detailed view, the met office weather Great Harwood page offers the official outlook. The 14 day weather Great Harwood projections are useful for spotting broad trends, though confidence naturally drops beyond five days. Local features like the surrounding Pennine foothills can create their own microclimate, so always cross-check with the live forecast above before making plans.

Does Great Harwood get much snow in winter?

Being inland and at a modest elevation, Great Harwood can see lying snow a few times each winter. The Pennine influence means it often catches a little more than nearby Blackburn, but significant snowfall is not an annual certainty.

Is Great Harwood windier than the coast?

No, it is generally less windy than exposed coastal towns like Lytham St Annes. The surrounding hills offer some shelter, though strong westerly winds can still sweep across the open farmland to the west of the town.

What is the best time to visit Great Harwood for dry weather?

Late spring (April to June) tends to offer the best chance of drier spells, though like much of Lancashire, rainfall is spread fairly evenly through the year. The live forecast above is the best guide for any specific week.

For a broader view of conditions across the country, visit our UK weather hub or check the 10 day weather forecast UK. Regional pages such as Liverpool Weather and Glasgow Weather also offer useful comparisons for the north-west.

Arthur Clarke Bennett

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