The weather forecast for 2 January 2026 in Nottinghamshire.
Early morning
The day will start cold and dry, with temperatures hovering around or just below freezing. Around 6am, values are expected to be close to 0°C, falling to around -1°C by 7am and 8am. Despite the cold, skies will be largely clear, allowing sunshine to develop quickly after daybreak. Feels-like temperatures will be significantly lower, near -5°C to -6°C, due to a brisk north-westerly wind. Winds will be from the west-north-west at around 10 to 11 mph, with gusts of up to 23 mph. Any lingering moisture on roads and pavements may be icy.
Midday
By late morning into midday, sunshine will dominate with little or no cloud and a very low chance of any precipitation. Temperatures will gradually lift to around 1°C by late morning, reaching approximately 2°C by midday. Although this represents the warmest part of the day so far, it will continue to feel cold, with apparent temperatures closer to -3°C. Winds will turn more north-westerly and strengthen slightly to around 12 to 13 mph, with gusts increasing to around 28 to 30 mph, particularly in more exposed areas.
Afternoon
The afternoon will remain bright and dry, with continued spells of sunshine and excellent visibility. Temperatures are expected to hold steady at around 2°C through the early to mid-afternoon before beginning to dip later on. Despite the sunshine, the persistent breeze will maintain a sharp chill, with feels-like values staying around -2°C. North-westerly winds of around 12 mph will gradually ease later in the afternoon, with gusts dropping back into the mid-20s mph.
Evening
As daylight fades, temperatures will quickly fall back towards freezing. By early evening, values are expected to drop to around 0°C, falling to -1°C later in the evening. Skies will remain largely clear with dry conditions continuing throughout the night. Winds will back to a west-north-westerly direction at around 9 to 10 mph, with gusts of up to 20 mph, keeping the air feeling bitterly cold. Feels-like temperatures are forecast to fall as low as -6°C by late evening, bringing a renewed risk of frost and icy patches developing overnight.
