The weather forecast for 7 January 2026 in Nottinghamshire.
Early morning
The day will start mostly cloudy, with a small chance of a light shower early on, particularly around dawn. Temperatures will be relatively mild for the time of year, around 3°C at first, dipping to 2°C by early morning. Despite this, it will feel colder, with feels-like temperatures near -2°C due to a moderate westerly wind of around 12 mph. Any early showers should be brief, with conditions generally improving as the morning progresses.
• Snow warning issued for Nottinghamshire later this week
Midday
By late morning into midday, cloud will break to allow brighter spells and periods of sunshine. Temperatures will rise steadily, reaching around 4°C by late morning and 5°C by midday. Winds will strengthen and veer west-north-westerly at around 14 to 15 mph, with gusts reaching 30 to 33 mph in exposed areas. Although brighter, it will still feel cool in the wind, with apparent temperatures close to 0°C.
Afternoon
The afternoon will be bright with plenty of sunshine and good visibility. Temperatures are expected to peak at around 5°C, making it the mildest day so far this week. Winds will remain brisk from the west-north-west at around 15 mph, though gusts will gradually ease later in the afternoon. Feels-like temperatures will hover close to freezing, especially away from shelter, giving a crisp but pleasant winter afternoon.
Evening
As daylight fades, skies will become clearer and conditions will remain dry. Temperatures will slowly fall from around 4°C in the early evening to about 2°C later on. Winds will ease to around 6 to 7 mph, turning more west-south-westerly overnight. With lighter winds and clearing skies, temperatures will continue to fall through the night, though remaining just above freezing for most areas, reducing the risk of widespread frost.
