Location & Surroundings
Chard is a town in England, United Kingdom with 13,074 inhabitants, at 118 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ilminster, 7 km to the northeast. The national capital London is about 210 km to the east. The nearest airport is Yeovil/Westland Airport, 23 km away.
Also known as: چارد، سامرست
Overview
Chard is town in Somerset, England.
It is located in Chard Town, United Kingdom.
The population is about 14,287.
Also known as: Chard, Somerset
Media
Basic Data
- Country United Kingdom
- Located in Chard Town
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
50° 52' 22" N, 2° 57' 57" W
- Elevation DEM: 118 m
- Timezone Europe/London
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 13,074
- Pop. Density 4,340 p/km²
- Built-up 27.0%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Pound (GBP)
- Phone Prefix +44
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:16
- Sunrise 06:59
- Sunset 19:07
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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چارد، سامرست
Weather in Chard
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chard, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 4.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 11.8 to 20.3 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 355 W/m2.
Temperature
19.5 C
Wind
4.7 m/s S (162 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,023.9 hPa
Clouds
87 %
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 | 19.5 | 4.7 | 162 | 65 | 1,023.9 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.3 | 2.7 | 157 | 94 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 354.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.9 | 1.2 | 164 | 96 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.8 | 2.0 | 338 | 92 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.3 | 1.8 | 311 | 59 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 333.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.9 | 4.1 | 324 | 81 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 330.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.9 | 3.9 | 321 | 80 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.0 | 1.8 | 317 | 91 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 17.8 | 0.9 | 258 | 51 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 290.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.7 | 1.2 | 202 | 75 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 341.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.4 | 0.7 | 140 | 81 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.1 | 1.8 | 132 | 89 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.3 | 4.7 | 186 | 66 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 299.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chard?
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 4.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 11.8 to 20.3 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 355 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 Chard today?
Sunrise around 06:59 and sunset around 19:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Chard?
Local time is 19:16. Time zone: Europe/London (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Chard?
Chard is a populated place.
How many people live in Chard?
Population about 13,074.
What is the elevation of Chard?
DEM 118 m.
Where is Chard located?
It is at 50.87270, -2.96597 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chard in?
It is in United Kingdom.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Official website www.chard.gov.uk
- Commons category Chard, Somerset