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Castleton

fourth-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Castleton is a fourth-order administrative division in England, United Kingdom, at 69 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sherborne, 2 km to the west. The national capital London is about 175 km to the east. The nearest airport is RNAS Yeovilton, 13 km away.

Overview

Castleton is civil parish in Dorset, United Kingdom.

It is located in Dorset, United Kingdom.

The population is about 159 (2021).

Also known as: Castleton, Dorset

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Image Sherborne Castle and Lake - geograph.org.uk - 93207.jpg

Basic Data

  • Country United Kingdom
  • Located in Dorset
  • Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
  • a subdivision of a third-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    50° 56' 56" N, 2° 29' 14" W
  • Elevation DEM: 69 m
  • Timezone Europe/London
  • Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Pound (GBP)
  • Phone Prefix +44

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Mountains & Terrain in Castleton

Weather in Castleton

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Castleton, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 8.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.9 to 14.2 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 184 W/m2.

Temperature
8.9 C
Wind
4.7 m/s SW (240 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,025.1 hPa
Clouds
74 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 8.9 4.7 240 87 1,025.1 - / 0.00 74 0.0 n/a
6h 14.2 6.1 242 71 1,026.8 0.00 / 0.00 39 183.8 n/a
12h 10.1 2.3 222 90 1,027.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 159.2 n/a
18h 9.4 1.5 214 92 1,027.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 9.6 1.5 143 91 1,027.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
30h 14.2 4.1 151 67 1,027.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 180.6 n/a
36h 9.8 2.8 123 90 1,027.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 147.7 n/a
42h 9.3 2.4 107 93 1,027.3 0.00 / 0.00 78 0.0 n/a
Friday 8.8 2.4 103 92 1,026.7 0.00 / 0.00 88 0.0 n/a
54h 14.9 5.4 128 68 1,027.0 0.00 / 0.00 9 190.3 n/a
60h 9.1 2.9 99 88 1,027.8 0.00 / 0.00 35 184.6 n/a
66h 7.6 2.0 70 91 1,028.8 0.00 / 0.00 11 0.0 n/a
Saturday 7.3 2.1 50 93 1,029.6 0.00 / 0.00 56 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Castleton?
Now 8.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.9 to 14.2 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 184 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Castleton today?
Sunrise around 06:53 and sunset around 16:53 (local time). Day length about 10h 00m.
What is the local time in Castleton?
Local time is 15:43. Time zone: Europe/London (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Castleton?
Castleton is a fourth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Castleton?
DEM 69 m.
Where is Castleton located?
It is at 50.94898, -2.48729 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Castleton in?
It is in United Kingdom.

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Last updated 2016-06-24
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