Slindon, West Sussex Weather
About Slindon, West Sussex
Slindon maintains a quiet composure atop the chalky spine of the South Downs, where the land tilts toward the sea in long, rhythmic folds. It lies 3.6 miles west-north-west of Arundel (from Arundel: bearing 283°T, OS grid SU 961 082), and is situated north-east of Fontwell village. Flint walls define the boundaries of the narrow lanes, their grey surfaces catching the pale, slanted light that defines this corner of West Sussex. To the west, the deep indentation of Slindon Bottom carves a dry, grassy hollow into the hillside, offering a sheltered path for those walking the ridge. Ancient woodland nearby, such as the sprawling canopy of Slindon Common, provides a dark contrast to the open, arable fields that have long anchored the local economy. The architecture remains grounded in the earth, with the parish church spire rising like a steady needle against the vast, shifting clouds of the Channel breeze. Residents often look toward the heights of The Folly, where the ground rises sharply to offer a view that stretches across the coastal plain. Every season here leaves a distinct mark, whether it be the frost clinging to the hedgerows or the sudden, golden heat of harvest time. Slindon preserves a stillness that feels earned, reflecting a long history of agricultural labour and the steady, patient work of the seasons.
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About This Slindon, West Sussex Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Slindon, West Sussex, 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. Live river level data is sourced from the Environment Agency Flood Monitoring API. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Slindon includes coordinates 50.866162, -0.634675, in the county of West Sussex, England. Times are shown in local UK time (GMT in winter, BST in summer). A street and satellite map of Slindon is available on the Slindon map page, and forecasts for neighbouring towns are listed on the West Sussex 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.