Bolton, Manchester Weather
About Bolton, Manchester
Bolton emerged from the grit of the Industrial Revolution, its character defined by the steady, churning pulse of textile mills that once dominated the skyline. The River Croal winds through the landscape like a silver thread, serving as a quiet witness to a history of innovation where Samuel Crompton perfected the spinning mule. While the chimneys have largely vanished, the legacy of that manufacturing prowess remains, anchoring the economy in a transition toward diverse service sectors and modern commerce. The town maintains a rugged, industrious spirit that reflects the surrounding moorland horizons.
Bolton fosters a vibrant cultural vitality that finds its home in the refined architecture of the Albert Halls and the expansive collections of the local museum. Sir Ian McKellen, a son of the region, reflects the artistic passion that thrives within the walls of the Octagon Theatre, where performance remains a cornerstone of daily life. The Wanderers, a football club of deep historical significance, command a fervent loyalty that fills the air on match days with a singular, collective energy. Between the quiet paths of Elizabeth Park and the bustling corners of the market, there exists a balance of communal tradition and forward-looking ambition.
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EUMETSAT Meteosat imagery over the British Isles — updated every 15 minutes.
About This Bolton, Manchester Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Bolton, 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 Bolton includes coordinates 53.577709, -2.431041, 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 Bolton is available on the Bolton 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.