Stroud, Gloucestershire Weather
About Stroud, Gloucestershire
Stroud commands the confluence of five emerald valleys, where the steep limestone slopes catch the morning sun in long, golden ribbons. It lies 2.7 miles east of Stonehouse (from Stonehouse: bearing 91°T, OS grid SO 850 052), and is situated north-north-west of Butterrow village. The rushing waters of the River Frome once powered a formidable woollen cloth industry, leaving behind a legacy of stone mills that now hum with a different, creative energy. This industrious heritage anchors the local economy, which has evolved from heavy manufacture into a hub for independent artisans and organic producers. The landscape remains defined by its rugged topography, where the heavy scent of damp earth and moss rises sharply from the deep, hidden ravines.
Stroud vibrates with a distinct, bohemian character, best experienced when the bustling market squares overflow with the seasonal harvest of the surrounding countryside. The Subscription Rooms serve as a grand stage for local discourse and performance, standing as a sentinel of civic life near the quiet serenity of Bank Gardens. Notable figures like the author Laurie Lee have drawn inspiration from these hills, capturing the sharp, clear light that illuminates the Cotswold stone. Residents often gather near the George Holloway statue to observe the unhurried passage of the day, reflecting a spirit that prizes local connection over modern haste. The town retains an intellectual vigour, echoing the voices of those who found sanctuary and purpose in its steep, verdant streets.
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About This Stroud, Gloucestershire Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Stroud, Gloucestershire, 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 Stroud includes coordinates 51.745503, -2.21817, in the county of Gloucestershire, England. Times are shown in local UK time (GMT in winter, BST in summer). A street and satellite map of Stroud is available on the Stroud map page, and forecasts for neighbouring towns are listed on the Gloucestershire 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.