Ashton Heath, Manchester Weather
About Ashton Heath, Manchester
Ashton Heath retains a quiet, resilient character born from the coal-veined geology of the Wigan district. It lies 0.6 miles south-east of Ashton-in-Makerfield (from Ashton-in-Makerfield: bearing 127°T, OS grid SJ 584 987). The landscape here holds the ghost of heavy industry, yet it has softened into a suburban rhythm defined by low-slung brickwork and pockets of unexpected green. Residents often walk the perimeter of Ashton Heath, a park where the grass retains a crisp, unmanicured vitality that contrasts with the nearby urban sprawl. To the south, the mirror-like surfaces of Cowhey Dam catch the pale, northern light, reflecting the shifting clouds that drift across the expansive Lancashire sky. These waters serve as a steady, silent anchor for the local geography, offering a sense of permanence amidst the modern encroachment of roads and housing. A short distance away, the quietude of Edge Green Common suggests a lingering pastoral heritage that once defined the wider reach of the North West. Through these modest landmarks, Ashton Heath maintains a grounded dignity, preserving its own distinct pace in a corner of England defined by its transition from subterranean toil to the hum of contemporary life.
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About This Ashton Heath, Manchester Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Ashton Heath, Manchester, 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. 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 Ashton Heath includes coordinates 53.483443, -2.626921, in the county of Manchester, England. Times are shown in local UK time (GMT in winter, BST in summer). A street and satellite map of Ashton Heath is available on the Ashton Heath map page, and forecasts for neighbouring towns are listed on the Manchester 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.