Oldham Weather Forecast: Another Heatwave Arrives with Little to No Rain (9–12 July)

High pressure is forecast to continue to bring hot and mostly dry conditions to Oldham, and it is preparing for another period of hot and dry weather. Following warm weather, temperatures will continue to climb further in the second week after warm weather, with another hot spell forecast with little rain and lots of sunshine. This heatwave will be a bit less severe than the one earlier this week, but warm afternoons, hot nights and rising humidity will make it uncomfortable at times. A slight shift in the wind direction will be more to cooler air overnight this weekend, but dry conditions are likely to dominate. Here are all the things you have to know if you’re planning on doing outdoor activities or travelling over the next few days.

Another fine summer day after any early cloud in the morning, Thursday will be another excellent day with long spells of sunshine. The temperature will soon go up, and will be around 29°C by the afternoon. The air will become drier and warmer during the day. Winds are light, and temperatures continue high well into the evening. The Oldham weather forecast is sunny with no rain, so it’s perfect for outdoor activities, but visitors should keep in mind that it is a very hot day and they need to stay hydrated and avoid spending too much time in the heat of the afternoon sun.

Friday is likely to be the warmest day this week with afternoon temperatures reaching up to 31C in parts of Oldham. A few fair weather clouds will form in the afternoon, but before then plenty of sunshine will greet the day. Dry with an isolated late-day shower or thunderstorm possible in most areas. There will continue to be high humidity, especially in the morning and evening, and an easterly breeze will develop during the afternoon, which will help to cool things down a little.

While a little cold is expected on the weekend, it will still be very warm and sunny.

Saturday

It will be another sunny day with dry spells most of the day on Saturday. There is a possibility of some cloud during the morning, but this should gradually clear, allowing for a fine day for the majority of the day. Weather will be around 29 degrees, but with the stronger easterly winds this will not be as hot as Friday. Good weather to be expected for outdoor activities and family gatherings all day long.

Sunday

The same weather pattern will occur on Sunday, just a bit cooler. During the morning, some areas may experience early cloud before the sun comes out. The afternoon highs will be between 23°C and 26°C depending on location, making it much more comfortable and still warm. An easterly breeze will persist, offering relief from some hot days.

Across Oldham, rainfall is still lacking, and forecast models indicate very little rain will fall this time for anything substantial to happen. Friday will be mostly dry with an isolated thunderstorm possible in the area. Unless rain falls in the coming week, gardens, parks and grassed areas will become even drier.

This hot spell won’t be as severe as the previous one, but it will be hotter than usual for July. In addition to dew points in the mid-teens, mornings and evenings will be noticeably humid. Overnight low temperatures will remain relatively warm, so sleeping may be uncomfortable for some residents.

There is still little rain for Oldham and few opportunities for any significant rain in the weather forecast period. Friday will have a slight chance for isolated thunderstorms, but most areas will stay totally dry. Unless rainfall returns during the next week, areas like gardens, parks, and grassed areas are likely to become even drier.

This heat wave and its impact on the temperature would not be as strong as the previous one, but still the temperature would be a little above average in July. With a dew point in the mid-teens, it is likely that mornings and evenings will be noticeably humid. Highs overnight will remain relatively warm and for some will be uncomfortable to sleep with.

Wind and Weather Changes

The one thing that will be different during this outlook period will be the gradual shift of wind direction. As the easterly winds increase, a little cooler North Sea air will creep up inland. This will not stop the warm weather, but will make it slightly cooler during the day on the weekend, and make for cooler evenings.

Outdoor Advice

Great opportunities for walking, cycling, gardening, sport and family activities over the next few days. But in the presence of good sunshine and high levels of UV, citizens are urged to:

• Be sure to drink water throughout the day.
• Avoid heavy clothes when it’s hot, during the hottest hours.
• Use sunscreen before being outside for prolonged periods.
• Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, if possible.

The current weather models indicate that high pressure will have a strong hold on the weather of the UK for much of next week, with dry weather forecast. There are early indications that the weather pattern could begin to change later in the week, allowing the possibility of thundery showers moving north from southern areas. But confidence remains low and warm weather is likely to persist for the time being.

The hot and dry conditions will continue across Oldham, with Friday weather forecast as the hottest day of the forecast. Humidity levels will be felt, and UV levels will be high, but there will be a lot of sunshine. A change to easterly winds over the weekend will see a welcome drop in temperatures, but settled conditions with very little rainfall are expected to persist.