Swinton, Manchester Weather
About Swinton, Manchester
Swinton carries the heavy, soot-stained dignity of the Industrial Revolution, where red-brick terraces still hold the echoes of coal seams and textile looms. It lies 2.0 miles east-north-east of Worsley (from Worsley: bearing 75°T, OS grid SD 775 017), and is situated east-south-east of Wardley village. The landscape here is defined by a utilitarian geography, where the remnants of deep-shaft mining shaped the ground into a rugged, functional terrain. While the local economy has shifted from the grit of the pit head to modern commerce and administration, the enduring backbone of the region remains etched into its sprawling, interconnected streetscape. The quiet waters of Spring Dam shimmer with a metallic sheen, catching the pale, northern light as it filters across the former industrial heartland.
Civic pride finds its expression in the imposing architecture of the Salford Civic Centre, a landmark that anchors the public life of Swinton with its austere, confident stonework. The town claims a modest but firm cultural identity, having nurtured notable figures such as the actor Robert Powell, whose presence once graced the local stages. Nearby, the ancient, brooding silhouette of Wardley Hall serves as a silent witness to the centuries, its moated perimeter offering a sharp contrast to the nearby urban bustle. Sunday afternoons often see the local parks, such as the verdant expanse of Victoria Park, filled with the murmurs of residents enjoying the rare, golden clarity of a Lancashire sunset. These spaces provide a necessary respite, offering a reprieve from the relentless grey slate that defines the broader horizon.
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About This Swinton, Manchester Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Swinton, 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 Swinton includes coordinates 53.512216, -2.340305, 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 Swinton is available on the Swinton 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.