England, United Kingdom
Ampleforth
Ampleforth is a village in England, United Kingdom. It has a population of about 1,238 (2021). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now7°C
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
Population1,238
Local time20:19
54.20° N, 1.11° WElevation 95 mUTC+1 · British Summer Time
Postal codeYO62October: high / low14° / 6°
Rain this month71mm
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
Best: Jun–Jul · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Ampleforth at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:46 · 17:5310 h 07 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 16:36Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 5.2Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Jul · Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month21°C
Average high in July
Coolest month1°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
63 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
50 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 14 km
Weather in Ampleforth
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
7°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 89%
Today22 Oct11°4°
Fri23 Oct13°4°12.9 mm
Sat24 Oct12°4°11.5 mm
Sun25 Oct11°7°0.9 mm
Mon26 Oct11°6°7.1 mm
Tue27 Oct18°10°5.3 mm
Wed28 Oct13°7°3.4 mm
Thu29 Oct12°4°
Fri30 Oct12°6°
Sat31 Oct14°5°
When to go to Ampleforth
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 16 | 19 | 24 | 44 | 59 | 65 | 63 | 63 | 67 | 37 | 17 | 16 |
| High | 7° | 8° | 10° | 13° | 16° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 18° | 14° | 10° | 7° |
| Low | 1° | 1° | 2° | 4° | 6° | 9° | 11° | 11° | 9° | 6° | 3° | 1° |
| Rain (mm) | 63 | 50 | 56 | 61 | 52 | 70 | 67 | 77 | 65 | 71 | 73 | 68 |
| Wet days | 16 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
What's on in Ampleforth
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Ampleforth
Outdoors around Ampleforth
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Robin Hood Caravan ParkCamp sites
0.4 kmGilling Castle Golf ClubGolf courses
0.6 kmMonk Park FarmZoos
1 kmWombleton Caravan ParkCamp sites
1.2 kmKirkbymoorside GolfGolf courses
1.6 kmCaulkleys BankViewpoints
2.6 kmNature around Ampleforth
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of United Kingdom seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Ampleforth
Earthquakes around Ampleforth
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Ampleforth
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
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Ampleforth from above
Around Ampleforth27 places to see, do and reach nearby
River SephNature10 kmKirkdale CaveNature12 kmGormire LakeNature9.3 kmRiver UreNature21 kmRiver NiddNature22 kmRiver RyeNature25 kmCarlton BankMountain25 kmChurch of Saint Hilda, AmpleforthMonument0.1 kmRievaulx AbbeyMonument6.5 kmSt Martin's Church, WhenbyMonument9.9 kmHelmsley CastleMonument5.8 kmChurch of St Michael, CoxwoldMonument5.2 kmHelmsley Town HallMonument5.9 kmChurch of St Michael, Appleton-le-StreetMonument14 kmSheriff Hutton CastleMonument14 kmDuncombe ParkMuseum4.8 kmShandy HallMuseum5.4 kmThirskStation18 kmPlazaStation20 kmKumaliStation20 kmNewby Hall Boat TripsFerry port26 kmThirskPlace16 kmHelmsleyPlace6.1 kmStrensallPlace18 kmPickeringPlace23 kmMaltonPlace21 kmNorton-on-DerwentPlace22 km
Postal code
YO62
Getting to Ampleforth
Teesside International AirportMME
40 kmLeeds Bradford AirportLBA
52 kmHumberside AirportHUY
85 kmThirskRailway station
18 kmPlazaRailway station
20 kmKumaliRailway station
20 kmNewby Hall Boat TripsFerry port
26 kmPlaces near Ampleforth
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ampleforth?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ampleforth.
What is the hottest month in Ampleforth?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Ampleforth?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ampleforth?
January is the wettest month with about 63 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
What is the postal code of Ampleforth?
The postal code of Ampleforth is YO62.