Location & Surroundings
Nelson is a fourth-order administrative division in England, United Kingdom, at 210 m elevation. The national capital London is about 295 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is City Airport Manchester, 42 km away.
Overview
Nelson is town and civil parish in the Borough of Pendle in Lancashire, England.
It is located in Pendle, United Kingdom.
The population is about 33,488 (2021).
It covers about 4.64 square kilometre.
Also known as: Nelson, Lancashire, Nelson (England)
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Basic Data
- Country United Kingdom
- Located in Pendle
- Area 4.64 square kilometre
- Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
- a subdivision of a third-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
53° 50' 4" N, 2° 11' 18" W
- Elevation DEM: 210 m
- Timezone Europe/London
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,957 p/km²
- Built-up 19.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Pound (GBP)
- Phone Prefix +44
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:28
- Sunrise 07:01
- Sunset 16:43
- Day length 9 h 42 min
Places in Nelson
Mountains & Terrain in Nelson
Transport in Nelson
Weather in Nelson
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nelson, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.5 to 11.9 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 155 W/m2.
Temperature
8.9 C
Wind
2.9 m/s SW (244 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,023.9 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 | 8.9 | 2.9 | 244 | 96 | 1,023.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.3 | 2.3 | 212 | 96 | 1,025.3 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.5 | 1.5 | 176 | 98 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.9 | 2.2 | 193 | 80 | 1,027.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 155.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.6 | 1.7 | 139 | 91 | 1,027.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 141.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.5 | 1.7 | 135 | 92 | 1,027.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.7 | 1.9 | 152 | 93 | 1,027.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.2 | 3.5 | 180 | 77 | 1,027.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 139.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 8.7 | 1.6 | 154 | 91 | 1,028.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 127.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.2 | 1.2 | 139 | 90 | 1,029.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.2 | 1.3 | 180 | 90 | 1,030.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.5 | 2.0 | 213 | 68 | 1,030.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 158.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 8.0 | 1.1 | 262 | 86 | 1,032.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 138.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nelson?
Now 8.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.5 to 11.9 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 155 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 Nelson today?
Sunrise around 07:01 and sunset around 16:43 (local time). Day length about 9h 42m.
What is the local time in Nelson?
Local time is 03:28. Time zone: Europe/London (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Nelson?
Nelson is a fourth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Nelson?
DEM 210 m.
Where is Nelson located?
It is at 53.83432, -2.18823 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nelson in?
It is in United Kingdom.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Official website www.pendle.gov.uk
- Commons category Nelson, Lancashire