Markeaton, Derbyshire Weather
About Markeaton, Derbyshire
Markeaton retains a quiet, dignified presence on the western fringe of the Derbyshire landscape. It lies 1.5 miles west-north-west of Derby (from Derby: bearing 302°T, OS grid SK 331 377), and is situated east of Mackworth village. The terrain here rises with a subtle, deliberate grace, guiding the eye toward the horizon where the land softens into the familiar contours of the Midlands. Visitors often wander through the expansive grounds of Markeaton Park, where the light filters through ancient boughs to illuminate paths worn smooth by centuries of footfall. Nearby, the still waters of Markeaton Lake reflect the changing moods of the sky, acting as a mirror for the shifting clouds that drift across the valley. The presence of the nearby Mackworth Medieval Settlement reminds the observant traveller that these fields have long held the weight of human industry and quiet ambition. Time seems to gather in the hollows and along the edges of the hedgerows, grounding the modern pace of life in a deeper, more enduring earth. Markeaton remains a place where the history of the soil is written in every gentle slope and hidden corner of the parkland.
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About This Markeaton, Derbyshire Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Markeaton, Derbyshire, 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. Live river level data is sourced from the Environment Agency Flood Monitoring API. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Markeaton includes coordinates 52.935861, -1.508302, in the county of Derbyshire, England. Times are shown in local UK time (GMT in winter, BST in summer). A street and satellite map of Markeaton is available on the Markeaton map page, and forecasts for neighbouring towns are listed on the Derbyshire 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.