England, United Kingdom
Runcorn
Runcorn is a town in England, United Kingdom, close to the sea. It has a population of about 61,789 (2011). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now11°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population61,789
Local time12:01
53.34° N, 2.73° WElevation 18 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
Postal codeWA7October: high / low15° / 7°
Rain this month95mm
Sea this month14°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Runcorn at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:08 · 16:439 h 35 min of daylightThe moon tonightLast quarter65% · Moonrise 21:00Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 5.7Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month21°C
Average high in July
Coolest month2°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
78 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
49 mm of rain
Warmest sea17°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 2.6 km
How Runcorn has grown
People living in the built-up area (49 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+13%103k in 1975 → 116k in 2025Weather in Runcorn
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
11°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 14 km/h · humidity 87%
Today31 Oct13°5°
Sun1 Nov13°5°
Mon2 Nov12°4°
Tue3 Nov13°5°
Wed4 Nov13°5°
Thu5 Nov12°5°
Fri6 Nov12°6°
Sat7 Nov11°7°0.9 mm
Sun8 Nov10°6°
Mon9 Nov12°7°
When to go to Runcorn
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 | 17 | 23 | 39 | 57 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 60 | 41 | 20 | 17 |
| High | 8° | 9° | 11° | 14° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 18° | 15° | 11° | 8° |
| Low | 2° | 2° | 3° | 5° | 8° | 11° | 13° | 12° | 10° | 7° | 4° | 2° |
| Rain (mm) | 70 | 49 | 62 | 58 | 60 | 66 | 65 | 78 | 74 | 95 | 85 | 82 |
| Wet days | 18 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Sea | 7° | 6° | 7° | 9° | 11° | 14° | 16° | 17° | 16° | 14° | 11° | 9° |
What's on in Runcorn
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Runcorn
0.8 km
St Mary's Church, WidnesBuilt 1910
0.4 km
All Saints Church, RuncornBuilt 1849
2.3 km
St Marie's Church, WidnesBuilt 1865
2.6 km
St Mary's Church, HaltonBuilt 1852
2.5 km
Halton CastleBuilt 1001
2.6 km
St John the Evangelist's Church, Weston
Museum1.1 km
Catalyst Science Discovery CentreBuilt 1989
Museum13 km
Sudley HouseOutdoors around Runcorn
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Helsby HillViewpoints · 141 m
0.4 kmNorthwood HallCamp sites
0.8 kmFrodsham War MemorialViewpoints
0.8 kmNorthwest FaceClimbing
1.1 kmHuyton & Prescot Golf ClubGolf courses
1.5 kmKnowsley SafariZoos
1.6 kmThe Snow Centre ManchesterSki area · 0 km of pistes · 3 lifts
28 kmShipmatesDive site
18 kmNature around Runcorn
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of United Kingdom seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Runcorn
Earthquakes around Runcorn
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19501magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record7within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.0Morfa Bychan 5 km ↙1984 · 111 km
Towns and villages around Runcorn
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Runcorn from above
Around Runcorn39 places to see, do and reach nearby
River WeaverNature3.3 kmRiver GowyNature9.8 kmPrescot reservoirsNature12 kmSutton Mill DamNature9.4 kmOld Garston RiverNature12 kmAppleton ReservoirNature8.8 kmSpike IslandNature1.4 kmWinter HillMountain35 kmMoel Plas-ywMountain39 kmBryn AlynMountain40 kmGreat HillMountain38 kmTwyn Llech, Llanarmon-yn-IâlMountain39 kmPen-Llan-y-gwrMountain38 kmThe Snow Centre ManchesterSki area28 kmShipmatesDive site18 kmSt Mary's Church, WidnesMonument0.8 kmAll Saints Church, RuncornMonument0.4 kmSt Marie's Church, WidnesMonument2.3 kmSt Mary's Church, HaltonMonument2.6 kmHalton CastleMonument2.5 kmSt John the Evangelist's Church, WestonMonument2.6 kmRuncorn Town HallMonument1.0 kmChesshyre LibraryMonument2.6 kmCatalyst Science Discovery CentreMuseum1.1 kmSudley HouseMuseum13 kmWarrington Museum and Art GalleryMuseum10 kmNational Waterways Museum, Ellesmere PortMuseum12 kmPrescot MuseumMuseum11 kmRuncornStation0.6 kmWidnesStation4.1 kmHough GreenStation4.5 kmInce FerryFerry port8.5 kmMersey FerriesFerry port19 kmLiverpoolPlace18 kmChesterPlace20 kmWidnesPlace2.2 kmWarringtonPlace12 kmSt HelensPlace12 kmWiganPlace23 km
Postal code
WA7
Getting to Runcorn
Liverpool John Lennon AirportLPL
7.9 kmManchester AirportMAN
30 kmLeeds Bradford AirportLBA
92 kmRuncornRailway station
0.6 kmWidnesRailway station
4.1 kmHough GreenRailway station
4.5 kmInce FerryFerry port
8.5 kmMersey FerriesFerry port
19 kmPlaces near Runcorn
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Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Runcorn?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Runcorn.
What is the hottest month in Runcorn?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Runcorn?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Runcorn?
August is the wettest month with about 78 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Runcorn?
The sea is warmest in August at about 17°C and coolest in February at about 6°C.
What is the postal code of Runcorn?
The postal code of Runcorn is WA7.