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Silkstone

third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Silkstone is a third-order administrative division in England, United Kingdom, at 117 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dodworth, 3 km to the east. The national capital London is about 245 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 37 km away.

Overview

Silkstone is civil parish in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England.

It is located in Barnsley, United Kingdom.

The population is about 2,961 (2021).

Also known as: Silkstone (parish), Silkstone (civil parish), Barnsley, Silkstone, South Yorkshire, Silkstone, Barnsley

Basic Data

  • Country United Kingdom
  • Located in Barnsley
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    53° 32' 28" N, 1° 33' 57" W
  • Elevation DEM: 117 m
  • Timezone Europe/London
  • Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 1,840 p/km²
  • Built-up 9.7%
  • Settlement Rural cluster
  • Currency Pound (GBP)
  • Phone Prefix +44

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Weather in Silkstone

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

Now 9.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.3 to 17.5 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 244 W/m2.

Temperature
9.3 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SW (226 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,030.0 hPa
Clouds
14 %
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 9.3 1.5 226 71 1,030.0 - / 0.00 14 0.0 n/a
6h 8.3 1.9 230 73 1,028.6 0.00 / 0.00 38 0.0 n/a
12h 17.5 3.0 248 38 1,026.9 0.00 / 0.00 82 244.3 n/a
18h 14.0 2.2 236 79 1,025.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 214.1 n/a
Tomorrow 14.3 4.5 240 90 1,023.7 0.00 / 0.00 98 0.0 n/a
30h 14.9 4.5 239 89 1,021.9 0.00 / 0.00 84 0.0 n/a
36h 20.1 6.2 252 64 1,020.8 0.00 / 0.00 85 227.7 n/a
42h 15.9 4.0 250 85 1,020.6 0.13 / 0.13 47 242.4 n/a
Tuesday 13.6 2.6 243 92 1,020.1 0.00 / 0.04 16 0.0 n/a
54h 13.0 2.7 246 92 1,019.0 0.10 / 0.14 55 0.0 n/a
60h 17.8 2.5 286 70 1,018.5 0.34 / 0.48 45 188.9 n/a
66h 14.2 2.2 36 85 1,018.6 0.16 / 0.63 72 201.0 n/a
Wednesday 12.1 1.4 53 88 1,018.4 0.00 / 0.35 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Silkstone?
Now 9.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.3 to 17.5 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 244 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 Silkstone today?
Sunrise around 07:11 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 11h 27m.
What is the local time in Silkstone?
Local time is 09:11. Time zone: Europe/London (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Silkstone?
Silkstone is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Silkstone?
DEM 117 m.
Where is Silkstone located?
It is at 53.54111, -1.56578 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Silkstone in?
It is in United Kingdom.

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Last updated 2010-05-25
geonames https://www.geonames.org/7291583
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