Weather in Port William
14-day forecast · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 3:44 am (GMT)- Feels like
- 54 °F
- Low / high
- 54 / 57 °F
- Rain
- 4%
- Wind
- 4 mph S
Today in Port William: overcast, 54 °F to 57 °F, with a 4% chance of rain and a light breeze from the south (4 mph). Tomorrow, overcast, 54 °F to 56 °F and a 2% chance of rain. The warmest day of the week is Thursday 29, at 57 °F. No significant rain expected over the next 7 days.
Temperatures for the next 14 days
- Today
- Fri 30
- Sat 31
- Sun 1
- Mon 2
- Tue 3
- Wed 4
- Thu 5
- Fri 6
- Sat 7
- Sun 8
- Mon 9
- Tue 10
- Wed 11
Day by day
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Rain | Max wind | Max wave | High tides | Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 54 / 57 °F | 4% | 13 mph SSE | 2.8 ft | 12:59 am · 1:18 pm | ICON-EU | |
| Fri 30 | 54 / 56 °F | 2% | 14 mph SSE | 3.6 ft | 1:48 am · 2:06 pm | ICON-EU | |
| Sat 31 | 53 / 55 °F | 4% | 10 mph SSE | 2.2 ft | 2:43 am · 2:59 pm | ICON-EU | |
| Sun 1 | 49 / 55 °F | 2% | 8 mph NNW | 1.1 ft | 3:44 am · 3:59 pm | ICON-EU | |
| Mon 2 | 42 / 52 °F | 0% | 6 mph NE | 0.4 ft | 4:57 am · 5:10 pm | ICON-EU + ECMWF | |
| Tue 3 | 41 / 53 °F | 2% | 8 mph NE | 0.1 ft | 6:19 am · 6:29 pm | ECMWF | |
| Wed 4 | 46 / 52 °F | 2% | 6 mph ENE | 0.3 ft | 7:39 am · 7:44 pm | ECMWF | |
| Thu 5 | 46 / 50 °F | 4% | 11 mph ENE | 1.4 ft | 8:43 am · 8:47 pm | ECMWF | |
| Fri 6 | 43 / 49 °F | 11% | 12 mph E | 1.9 ft | 9:34 am · 9:38 pm | ECMWF | |
| Sat 7 | 45 / 50 °F | 12% | 11 mph E | 2.6 ft | 10:14 am · 10:21 pm | ECMWF | |
| Sun 8 | 44 / 48 °F | 27% | 14 mph ENE | 2.2 ft | 10:49 am · 10:59 pm | ECMWF | |
| Mon 9 | 46 / 52 °F | 27% · 0.19 in | 14 mph E | 2.6 ft | 11:21 am · 11:34 pm | ECMWF | |
| Tue 10 | 51 / 53 °F | 27% · 0.14 in | 12 mph ENE | 1.7 ft | 11:53 am | ECMWF | |
| Wed 11 | 51 / 54 °F | 31% · 0.20 in | 13 mph ESE | 2.2 ft | 12:09 am · 12:25 pm | ECMWF |
Each hour comes from the best model for this spot: ICON-EU until Monday 2 7:00 pm; then ECMWF until Thursday 12 3:00 pm; then GFS.
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
Today, every 3 hours
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 55° | 55° | 55° | 55° | 57° | 56° | 55° | 55° |
| Chance of rain | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 4% | 0% | 0% |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
| Wind (mph) | 8 SW | 4 SSW | 5 S | 5 S | 10 S | 13 SSE | 9 SE | 10 SE |
| Humidity | 90% | 91% | 93% | 92% | 88% | 88% | 90% | 94% |
| UV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Model | ICON-EU | ICON-EU | ICON-EU | ICON-EU | ICON-EU | ICON-EU | ICON-EU | ICON-EU |
Do the models agree?
High confidenceThe models agree for the next few days: the forecast is fairly solid.
What 6 forecast models say for the next few days. The closer they are, the more reliable the forecast.
| High (°F) | Today | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 1 | Mon 2 | Tue 3 | Wed 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF | 57° | 55° | 53° | 55° | 51° | 53° | 52° |
| AIFS | 56° | 55° | 54° | 52° | 49° | 50° | 49° |
| GFS | 57° | 56° | 56° | 55° | 51° | 53° | 52° |
| ICON | 57° | 56° | 55° | 55° | 52° | 51° | 49° |
| ARPEGE | 57° | 56° | 54° | 54° | — | — | — |
| ICON-EU | 57° | 56° | 55° | 55° | — | — | — |
| Confidence | high | high | high | high | high | high | high |
| Rain | Today | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 1 | Mon 2 | Tue 3 | Wed 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.01 in | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AIFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.02 in | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GFS | 0.02 in | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ICON | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ARPEGE | 0 | 0 | 0.01 in | 0 | — | — | — |
| ICON-EU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
| Confidence | high | high | high | high | high | high | high |
| Wind (mph) | Today | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 1 | Mon 2 | Tue 3 | Wed 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF | 1321 | 1525 | 1117 | 923 | 618 | 813 | 611 |
| AIFS | 15 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 13 |
| GFS | 1623 | 1525 | 1316 | 1316 | 68 | 814 | 710 |
| ICON | 1220 | 1322 | 915 | 814 | 47 | 915 | 48 |
| ARPEGE | 1422 | 1423 | 1423 | 1117 | — | — | — |
| ICON-EU | 1319 | 1421 | 1015 | 813 | — | — | — |
| Confidence | high | high | high | high | high | high | medium |
Chance of rain from the ensemble models
| Model | Today | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 1 | Mon 2 | Tue 3 | Wed 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF (51 scenarios) | 4% | 2% | 4% | 2% | 0% | 2% | 2% |
| GFS (GEFS, 31 scenarios) | 65% | 0% | 14% | 3% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Each model's day runs midnight to midnight local time; models that reach fewer days are left blank. Rain: daily total. Wind: the day's highest average wind and, in small type, the strongest gust. Highlighted: values that stand out from the rest. The chance of rain comes from many runs of the same model with slightly different starting data.
Outlook
How the coming weeks and months compare with what is normal for the time of year. It is a trend, not a day-by-day forecast.
Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea.
Next 6 weeks
| When | TemperatureTemp. | Rain | Sea | Typical high / low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2 – Nov 8Nov 2–Nov 8 | Normal −0.5 °F | Below −80% | A bit above +0.5 °F | — |
| Nov 9 – Nov 15Nov 9–Nov 15 | Normal +0.4 °F | Normal | A bit above +0.7 °F | — |
| Nov 16 – Nov 22Nov 16–Nov 22 | A bit above +0.9 °F | A bit above +25% | A bit above +0.5 °F | 50° / 48° |
| Nov 23 – Nov 29Nov 23–Nov 29 | Normal +0.7 °F | Normal | A bit above +0.7 °F | 49° / 47° |
| Nov 30 – Dec 6Nov 30–Dec 6 | Normal +0.2 °F | Normal | A bit above +0.7 °F | 48° / 46° |
Coming months
| When | TemperatureTemp. | Rain | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | Normal +0.7 °F | Normal | A bit above +1.4 °F |
| December | A bit above +1.3 °F | Normal | A bit above +1.3 °F |
| January | A bit above +1.3 °F | Normal | A bit above +1.3 °F |
| February | A bit above +0.9 °F | Normal | A bit above +1.3 °F |
| March | A bit above +1.3 °F | Normal | A bit above +1.3 °F |
Weeks: ECMWF 46-day (average of its scenarios), against the normal of the last 20 years for those dates. Months: ECMWF SEAS5. Rain: total against normal. The further ahead, the closer it gets to normal and the less detail it can give.
Port William climate by monthClimate by month
Normal weather for each month (1991–2020 averages)The best time to visit Port William is from June to August: highs of 62 °F to 65 °F, about 14 rainy days a month and 5 hours of sunshine a day.
- JanJ
- FebF
- MarM
- AprA
- MayM
- JunJ
- JulJ
- AugA
- SepS
- OctO
- NovN
- DecD
- Highs and lows
- Monthly rainfall
- Best time
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy daysDays | Sun (h/day) | Water | Waves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 44° | 35° | 4.31 in | 17 | 1.1 | 47° | 4.3 ft |
| FebruaryFeb | 45° | 35° | 3.36 in | 14 | 2.2 | 46° | 4.3 ft |
| MarchMar | 48° | 37° | 3.13 in | 13 | 3.6 | 45° | 3.1 ft |
| AprilApr | 53° | 39° | 2.65 in | 11 | 5.2 | 47° | 2.5 ft |
| MayMay | 58° | 43° | 2.51 in | 11 | 6.3 | 50° | 2.4 ft |
| JuneJun | 62° | 49° | 2.94 in | 12 | 6.0 | 54° | 2.1 ft |
| JulyJul | 65° | 52° | 3.02 in | 15 | 5.5 | 57° | 1.9 ft |
| AugustAug | 64° | 51° | 4.04 in | 15 | 4.8 | 59° | 2.5 ft |
| SeptemberSep | 61° | 48° | 3.67 in | 13 | 4.3 | 59° | 2.9 ft |
| OctoberOct | 55° | 44° | 5.01 in | 16 | 2.5 | 56° | 3.6 ft |
| NovemberNov | 49° | 39° | 5.11 in | 16 | 1.3 | 53° | 4.0 ft |
| DecemberDec | 45° | 35° | 4.67 in | 16 | 0.8 | 50° | 4.8 ft |
| Month | Water | Waves |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47° | 4.3 ft |
| Feb | 46° | 4.3 ft |
| Mar | 45° | 3.1 ft |
| Apr | 47° | 2.5 ft |
| May | 50° | 2.4 ft |
| Jun | 54° | 2.1 ft |
| Jul | 57° | 1.9 ft |
| Aug | 59° | 2.5 ft |
| Sep | 59° | 2.9 ft |
| Oct | 56° | 3.6 ft |
| Nov | 53° | 4.0 ft |
| Dec | 50° | 4.8 ft |
Days: rainy days in the month. Sun: hours a day.
A normal year brings 44.43 in of rain on about 169 days and about 1,300 hours of sunshine.
1991–2020 averages. Highs, lows and rainfall: TerraClimate; rainy days (0.04 in or more): NASA POWER (MERRA-2); sunshine hours: estimated from solar radiation; water: NOAA OISST; waves (average height): ERA5, 2011–2020. Normals are not a forecast: any given year can turn out very different. Sources and licenses
Temperature
It's 55 °F now (feels like 54 °F). Today, 54 °F to 57 °F; tomorrow, 54 °F to 56 °F.
Chance of rain
Today the chance of rain reaches 4%. No significant rain expected this week.
Recent rain: last 24 hours, 0.02 in; last 3 days, 0.51 in; last 7 days, 2.48 in.
Humidity and dew point
Humidity is 92% now and the dew point is 53 °F. The temperature is very close to the dew point: fog may form.
The dew point is the temperature at which the air becomes saturated: the higher it is, the heavier the air feels.
Visibility and fog
Visibility is good now (12 mi). No fog expected today.
UV index
Fri 30: 1 · Sat 31: 1 · Sun 1: 1
| Index | Level | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| 0–2 | low | No special protection needed. |
| 3–5 | moderate | Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen around midday. |
| 6–7 | high | Sunscreen, hat and shade between 12 and 4 pm. |
| 8–10 | very high | Avoid the midday sun; reflection off the water adds to it. |
| 11+ | extreme | Avoid the sun between 11 am and 5 pm; protect yourself even if it is cloudy. |
Reflection off water and sand adds radiation: protect yourself more on a boat or at the beach.
Barometric pressure
- ↗ Rising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → Steady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ Falling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (+0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.18 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Air and pollen
Pollen: Copernicus CAMS model (a rough guide, not a pollen trap). Levels use each type's usual thresholds.
Previous days
The weather over the last 30 days, as the models analyzed it. Tap a day to see it hour by hour.
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Rain | Max wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 28 | Light drizzle | 52 / 57 °F | 0.07 in | 27 mph SW |
| Tue 27 | Drizzle | 51 / 59 °F | 0.12 in | 33 mph SW |
| Mon 26 | Light rain | 50 / 59 °F | 0.37 in | 32 mph S |
| Sun 25 | Heavy drizzle | 49 / 51 °F | 0.30 in | 42 mph W |
| Sat 24 | Rain | 47 / 57 °F | 0.77 in | 40 mph SW |
| Fri 23 | Rain | 45 / 47 °F | 0.86 in | 20 mph NNW |
| Thu 22 | Light drizzle | 45 / 52 °F | 0.04 in | 12 mph W |
Show all 30 days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Rain | Max wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | Light rain | 48 / 54 °F | 0.41 in | 30 mph W |
| Tue 20 | Light rain | 52 / 55 °F | 0.76 in | 15 mph SE |
| Mon 19 | Light drizzle | 42 / 56 °F | 0.04 in | 15 mph ENE |
| Sun 18 | Mainly clear | 40 / 52 °F | 0 | 6 mph ENE |
| Sat 17 | Mainly clear | 42 / 52 °F | 0 | 8 mph N |
| Fri 16 | Light drizzle | 47 / 53 °F | 0.08 in | 15 mph WNW |
| Thu 15 | Drizzle | 54 / 60 °F | 0.19 in | 27 mph SW |
| Wed 14 | Overcast | 53 / 60 °F | 0 | 29 mph SSW |
| Tue 13 | Heavy drizzle | 54 / 62 °F | 0.22 in | 28 mph WSW |
| Mon 12 | Drizzle | 55 / 61 °F | 0.09 in | 23 mph SSE |
| Sun 11 | Overcast | 47 / 55 °F | 0 | 15 mph SW |
| Sat 10 | Light drizzle | 50 / 53 °F | 0.18 in | 26 mph WNW |
| Fri 9 | Heavy drizzle | 53 / 60 °F | 0.36 in | 24 mph W |
| Thu 8 | Rain | 47 / 58 °F | 0.75 in | 22 mph WSW |
| Wed 7 | Light drizzle | 47 / 54 °F | 0.05 in | 17 mph NW |
| Tue 6 | Light drizzle | 50 / 57 °F | 0.04 in | 9 mph NNW |
| Mon 5 | Light drizzle | 55 / 62 °F | 0.06 in | 19 mph WSW |
| Sun 4 | Light drizzle | 56 / 62 °F | 0.01 in | 19 mph SW |
| Sat 3 | Overcast | 51 / 58 °F | 0 | 14 mph WSW |
| Fri 2 | Light rain | 56 / 63 °F | 0.39 in | 27 mph SSW |
| Thu 1 | Overcast | 56 / 59 °F | 0 | 17 mph SSW |
| Wed 30 | Light rain | 59 / 64 °F | 0.40 in | 31 mph SSE |
| Tue 29 | Heavy drizzle | 56 / 65 °F | 0.24 in | 28 mph ESE |
These are the models at the start of each day (ECMWF and GFS; waves from Météo-France), not readings from a weather station: there can be differences at specific spots.
Questions about the weather in Port WilliamQuestions
What's the weather like today in Port William?
Overcast, from 54 °F to 57 °F, with a light breeze from the south (4 mph) and a 4% chance of rain.
Will it rain tomorrow in Port William?
On Friday 30 the chance of rain is 2% (0.00 in): overcast.
How warm will it be this week?
Between a low of 41 °F and a high of 57 °F; the warmest day, Thursday 29.
What's the UV index today?
It reaches 1 (low). No special protection needed.
Is the pressure rising or falling?
It's 30.24 inHg and steady: +0.35 inHg over the last 24 hours.
When is the best time to visit Port William?
The best time to visit Port William is from June to August: highs of 62 °F to 65 °F, about 14 rainy days a month and 5 hours of sunshine a day.
What is the weather like in Port William in October?
In October, Port William normally sees highs of 55 °F and lows of 44 °F, with about 16 rainy days (5.01 in for the month) and 2 hours of sunshine a day. The sea is around 56 °F. These are 1991–2020 averages.
What are the warmest and wettest months in Port William?
The warmest is July, with average highs of 65 °F, and the coldest February, with lows of 35 °F. The wettest is November (5.11 in) and the driest, May.
More about Port William today
Weather near Port William
- Glenluce 53 °F · partly cloudy · 12 mi
- Creetown 52 °F · partly cloudy · 13 mi
- Gatehouse of Fleet 53 °F · partly cloudy · 18 mi
- Stranraer 53 °F · overcast · 20 mi
- Kirkcudbright 53 °F · overcast · 22 mi
- Portpatrick 55 °F · overcast · 22 mi
Only places with a different forecast: spots a few miles apart share the same model cell and wouldn't add anything.
Learn more
Weather: Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0, with the best model for each spot and lead time (NOAA HRRR and NBM in the U.S., Météo-France AROME, DWD ICON-EU, ECMWF IFS and NOAA GFS); ECMWF grid point 3.4 mi away. The comparison also uses ICON (DWD), AIFS (ECMWF) and ARPEGE (Météo-France). Outlook: ECMWF 46-day and SEAS5. Chance of rain from ensemble models (ECMWF, GEFS and NBM). UV, air quality and pollen: CAMS (Copernicus).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 3:44 am (local time).
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