Location & Surroundings

Wigton is a town in England, United Kingdom with 5,831 inhabitants, at 33 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Annan, 19 km to the northwest. The national capital London is about 420 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Carlisle Lake District Airport, 26 km away.

Also known as: ویگتون

Overview

Wigton is town in Cumbria, England.

It is located in Allerdale, United Kingdom.

The population is about 6,013 (2021).

Also known as: Wigton, Cumbria

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Basic Data

  • Country United Kingdom
  • Located in Allerdale
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    54° 49' 29" N, 3° 9' 40" W
  • Elevation DEM: 33 m
  • Timezone Europe/London
  • Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 5,831
  • Pop. Density 1,438 p/km²
  • Built-up 29.9%
  • Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
  • Currency Pound (GBP)
  • Phone Prefix +44

Sun & Local Time

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Alternate Names

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ویگتون

Weather in Wigton

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

Now 15.2 C with overcast skies and a 7.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.2 to 15.2 C, max wind 7.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 118 W/m2.

Temperature
15.2 C
Wind
7.7 m/s SW (239 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,017.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.04 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 15.2 7.7 239 91 1,017.9 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 14.5 5.2 244 92 1,018.1 0.30 / 0.30 100 49.9 n/a
12h 12.1 1.6 283 89 1,018.8 0.00 / 0.19 100 0.0 n/a
18h 10.2 1.6 345 89 1,018.8 0.06 / 0.25 100 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 12.3 1.9 346 72 1,018.8 0.00 / 0.04 97 118.1 n/a
30h 11.2 1.6 360 73 1,018.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 55.3 n/a
36h 8.6 1.4 329 81 1,018.4 0.54 / 0.54 100 0.0 n/a
42h 6.2 1.5 313 88 1,017.5 0.00 / 0.52 99 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 11.2 3.8 304 68 1,016.7 0.00 / 0.00 29 227.9 n/a
54h 7.7 4.2 303 81 1,017.1 0.49 / 0.49 5 247.5 n/a
60h 5.3 1.8 276 89 1,019.1 0.00 / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
66h 4.1 1.5 250 90 1,020.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Thursday 10.8 3.6 271 67 1,021.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 227.3 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wigton?
Now 15.2 C with overcast skies and a 7.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.2 to 15.2 C, max wind 7.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 118 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 Wigton today?
Sunrise around 07:21 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 11h 20m.
What is the local time in Wigton?
Local time is 19:32. Time zone: Europe/London (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Wigton?
Wigton is a populated place.
How many people live in Wigton?
Population about 5,831.
What is the elevation of Wigton?
DEM 33 m.
Where is Wigton located?
It is at 54.82482, -3.16114 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wigton in?
It is in United Kingdom.

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Last updated 2023-08-03
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