Location & Surroundings
Firsdown is a settlement in England, United Kingdom, at 111 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Salisbury, 7 km to the west. The national capital London is about 120 km to the east. The nearest airport is Boscombe Down, 7 km away.
Overview
Firsdown is settlement and civil parish in Wiltshire, England.
It is located in Wiltshire, United Kingdom.
The population is about 622 (2021).
Also known as: Firsdown, Wiltshire
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Basic Data
- Country United Kingdom
- Located in Wiltshire
- 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° 5' 57" N, 1° 42' 5" W
- Elevation DEM: 111 m
- Timezone Europe/London
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 125 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Pound (GBP)
- Phone Prefix +44
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:33
- Sunrise 06:54
- Sunset 19:02
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Firsdown
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Firsdown, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.3 to 20.5 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 345 W/m2.
Temperature
11.4 C
Wind
2.8 m/s NE (28 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,026.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 11.4 | 2.8 | 28 | 69 | 1,026.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.3 | 2.1 | 90 | 82 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.5 | 4.1 | 167 | 57 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 344.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.4 | 2.9 | 162 | 86 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 323.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.5 | 1.4 | 148 | 96 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.1 | 0.9 | 309 | 95 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.5 | 1.3 | 215 | 49 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 358.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.0 | 2.0 | 277 | 70 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 352.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 11.5 | 4.3 | 334 | 89 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.3 | 3.5 | 332 | 85 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.9 | 2.8 | 345 | 39 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 344.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.6 | 0.3 | 294 | 50 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 357.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Firsdown?
Now 11.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.3 to 20.5 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 345 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 Firsdown today?
Sunrise around 06:54 and sunset around 19:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Firsdown?
Local time is 06:33. Time zone: Europe/London (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Firsdown?
Firsdown is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Firsdown?
DEM 111 m.
Where is Firsdown located?
It is at 51.09916, -1.70147 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Firsdown in?
It is in United Kingdom.
Links
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- Commons category Firsdown