The weather forecast for Wednesday 17 December in Nottinghamshire.
Wednesday 17 December is expected to start cold and largely dry across Nottinghamshire, with temperatures close to freezing in the early hours. From around 6am to 8am, temperatures are forecast to sit near 3–4°C, with a “feels like” temperature closer to 1°C due to a light southerly breeze. Cloud cover will be variable, with some brighter spells possible early on.
• Yellow warning for dense fog across Nottinghamshire
Through the morning, cloud will increase steadily and the chance of rain will rise. By mid-morning, from around 10am onwards, scattered light rain showers are expected to develop, becoming more persistent into late morning and early afternoon. Rain probabilities rise to around 70–80% from late morning, with light but steady rainfall likely at times.
Temperatures will climb gradually during the day, reaching around 7–8°C by midday and peaking near 9°C during the afternoon. Winds will strengthen slightly, blowing from the south to south-south-west at 10–15 mph, with occasional gusts of 25–30 mph, particularly during the afternoon.
Into the late afternoon and early evening, rain is expected to continue intermittently, with cloud remaining widespread. Temperatures will hold close to 9–10°C during the early evening before slowly easing later at night. Rain probabilities remain high through the evening hours, at around 80–90%, although rainfall totals are expected to stay modest rather than heavy.
By late evening, winds will remain from the south-south-west, and temperatures will settle around 9–10°C, with damp conditions continuing overnight.
Overall, Wednesday looks unsettled and damp after a colder, quieter start, with light rain at times, strengthening winds, and milder air moving in compared with earlier in the week.
