Location & Surroundings
Downhead is a settlement in England, United Kingdom, at 188 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Radstock, 9 km to the north. The national capital London is about 165 km to the east. The nearest airport is Colerne, 28 km away.
Overview
Downhead is village in Somerset, England, UK.
It is located in Mendip, United Kingdom.
The population is about 88 (2021).
Also known as: Downhead, Somerset
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Basic Data
- Country United Kingdom
- Located in Mendip
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
51° 12' 41" N, 2° 26' 38" W
- Elevation DEM: 188 m
- Timezone Europe/London
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 103 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Pound (GBP)
- Phone Prefix +44
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:39
- Sunrise 06:46
- Sunset 19:21
- Day length 12 h 35 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Downhead
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Downhead, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.1 C with overcast skies and a 7.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.1 to 18.4 C, max wind 7.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 339 W/m2.
Temperature
18.1 C
Wind
7.6 m/s W (282 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
91 %
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 | 18.1 | 7.6 | 282 | 50 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.7 | 6.4 | 283 | 70 | 1,012.1 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 8 | 338.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.1 | 2.4 | 255 | 93 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 7 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.5 | 2.0 | 219 | 88 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.4 | 6.6 | 252 | 52 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 262.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.8 | 6.6 | 234 | 65 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 108.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.9 | 6.4 | 234 | 81 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.9 | 5.1 | 225 | 93 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.9 | 7.3 | 248 | 74 | 1,017.1 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 134.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.0 | 5.5 | 264 | 87 | 1,019.8 | 0.67 / 0.71 | 100 | 128.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.1 | 3.8 | 263 | 95 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.9 | 2.2 | 279 | 96 | 1,025.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 15.1 | 2.9 | 293 | 63 | 1,028.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 157.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Downhead?
Now 18.1 C with overcast skies and a 7.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.1 to 18.4 C, max wind 7.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 339 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 Downhead today?
Sunrise around 06:46 and sunset around 19:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 35m.
What is the local time in Downhead?
Local time is 23:39. Time zone: Europe/London (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Downhead?
Downhead is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Downhead?
DEM 188 m.
Where is Downhead located?
It is at 51.21139, -2.44389 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Downhead in?
It is in United Kingdom.
Links
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