Location & Surroundings
Wem is a town in England, United Kingdom with 5,870 inhabitants, at 82 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Whitchurch, 12 km to the north. The national capital London is about 230 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Hawarden, 40 km away.
Also known as: وم، شروپشر · 웸
Overview
Wem is town in Shropshire, England.
It is located in Wem Urban, United Kingdom.
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Basic Data
- Country United Kingdom
- Located in Wem Urban
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
52° 51' 30" N, 2° 43' 6" W
- Elevation DEM: 82 m
- Timezone Europe/London
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 5,870
- Pop. Density 2,690 p/km²
- Built-up 19.5%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Pound (GBP)
- Phone Prefix +44
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:27
- Sunrise 06:58
- Sunset 19:07
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
fa
وم، شروپشر
ko
웸
Weather in Wem
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wem, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.2 to 17.9 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 290 W/m2.
Temperature
8.8 C
Wind
1.2 m/s W (271 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,027.1 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 | 8.8 | 1.2 | 271 | 89 | 1,027.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.2 | 2.4 | 160 | 92 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.9 | 5.3 | 194 | 50 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 255.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.2 | 3.0 | 217 | 71 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 290.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.4 | 2.8 | 201 | 92 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.5 | 2.7 | 211 | 95 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.1 | 1.8 | 352 | 79 | 1,019.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 91 | 69.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.6 | 4.6 | 331 | 84 | 1,020.1 | 0.10 / 0.13 | 100 | 83.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 9.5 | 1.4 | 296 | 93 | 1,020.5 | 0.60 / 0.73 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.0 | 2.2 | 221 | 94 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.8 | 3.6 | 240 | 55 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 335.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.2 | 2.6 | 247 | 72 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 336.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 9.9 | 2.1 | 189 | 92 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | 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 Wem?
Now 8.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.2 to 17.9 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 290 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 Wem today?
Sunrise around 06:58 and sunset around 19:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Wem?
Local time is 11:27. Time zone: Europe/London (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Wem?
Wem is a populated place.
How many people live in Wem?
Population about 5,870.
What is the elevation of Wem?
DEM 82 m.
Where is Wem located?
It is at 52.85835, -2.71826 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wem in?
It is in United Kingdom.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Official website www.wem.gov.uk
- Commons category Wem