Southmead, Bristol Weather
About Southmead, Bristol
Southmead rises above the northern reaches of Bristol, defined by its post-war crescents and the steady, industrious pulse of its suburban streets. It lies 1.2 miles south-west of Filton (from Filton: bearing 230°T, OS grid ST 588 779). The terrain here possesses a sturdy, unpretentious clarity, where wide avenues catch the low afternoon sun against the brickwork of mid-century homes. Residents often find quiet respite in the nearby Trymside Open Space, a stretch of green that offers a modest, breathing interval amidst the urban geometry. A curious, singular charm marks the public realm, exemplified by the whimsical presence of the bad back bear sculpture, which stands as a silent sentinel for those passing through the neighbourhood. Beyond these local landmarks, the geology of the region holds hidden depths, most notably the subterranean mysteries of the Pen Park Hole SSSI just to the north. Southmead maintains a distinct character, balancing the utilitarian needs of its residents with pockets of surprising, verdant openness. This landscape is one of functional resilience, where the sky feels expansive above the quiet rhythm of daily life.
Flight conditions near Southmead. Data source: locating…
Live animated radar for Southmead and surroundings — RainViewer.
EUMETSAT Meteosat imagery over the British Isles — updated every 15 minutes.
About This Southmead, Bristol Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Southmead, Bristol, England, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, real-time aviation weather (METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport), precipitation radar and Meteosat satellite imagery. Public safety alerts are sourced from the Met Office National Severe Weather Warning Service (NSWWS), covering wind, rain, snow, ice, fog, thunderstorm and extreme heat warnings. Coastal tide gauge readings are sourced from the Environment Agency National Tide Gauge Network in near real-time (15-minute updates), with marine wave and sea surface temperature data from the Open-Meteo Marine API. Air quality data includes PM2.5, PM10, ozone and the UK Daily Air Quality Index (DAQI 1-10) as used by DEFRA and the Met Office. Live river level data is sourced from the Environment Agency Flood Monitoring API. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Southmead includes coordinates 51.499158, -2.594859, in the county of Bristol, England. Times are shown in local UK time (GMT in winter, BST in summer). A street and satellite map of Southmead is available on the Southmead map page, and forecasts for neighbouring towns are listed on the Bristol weather hub.
Weather data is sourced from the Met Office and the open-source Open-Meteo API, whose ensemble includes the Met Office UKMO model. Severe weather warnings come from the Met Office National Severe Weather Warning Service (NSWWS). River level and tidal data are sourced from the Environment Agency Flood Monitoring and National Tide Gauge Network APIs. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate shown where no reporting station is in range. Radar is provided by RainViewer and satellite imagery by EUMETSAT. All data updates automatically on every page visit.