Compass, Somerset Weather
About Compass, Somerset
Compass maintains a quiet, unassuming presence amidst the low-lying agricultural plains of Somerset. It lies 0.8 miles north-east of North Petherton (from North Petherton: bearing 49°T, OS grid ST 298 337). The horizon here is defined by a vast, openness that catches the shifting light of the Bristol Channel, casting long, pale shadows across the flat fields. To the north, the slow, deliberate movement of the Stock Moor Rhyne dictates the drainage of the surrounding pastures, reflecting the grey-blue sky in its narrow, reed-choked channels. Compass remains a place of singular focus, where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life more than the influence of nearby centres. The damp earth of the region holds a distinct, mineral scent, especially during the autumn months when the mist clings to the hedgerows. Travellers passing through might notice the stark contrast between the heavy, dark soil and the bright, expansive heavens above. In this corner of the county, the landscape does not solicit attention, but rewards the observant eye with a profound, unadorned stillness.
Flight conditions near Compass. Data source: locating…
Live animated radar for Compass and surroundings — RainViewer.
EUMETSAT Meteosat imagery over the British Isles — updated every 15 minutes.
About This Compass, Somerset Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Compass, Somerset, 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. Coastal tide gauge readings are sourced from the Environment Agency National Tide Gauge Network in near real-time (15-minute updates), with marine wave and sea surface temperature data from the Open-Meteo Marine API. Soil temperature, soil moisture and evapotranspiration data are provided for agricultural planning in this hamlet. Live river level data is sourced from the Environment Agency Flood Monitoring API. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Compass includes coordinates 51.098955, -3.002884, in the county of Somerset, England. Times are shown in local UK time (GMT in winter, BST in summer). A street and satellite map of Compass is available on the Compass map page, and forecasts for neighbouring towns are listed on the Somerset 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.