Jodrell Bank Observatory
Holmes Chapel, United Kingdom UNESCO World Heritage Site
Jodrell Bank Observatory is an astronomical observatory and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is operated by the University of Manchester and was opened in 1945.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest in July, when daily highs reach 20 °C and lows are 12 °C. The wettest month is October, which has about 115 mm of rain over 16 days. Other months like June and August also see significant rainfall. For those traveling from London, the site is 243 km away. Visitors can also use Manchester Airport, which is 13 km from the observatory.
While visiting this site, you can travel to Chatsworth House, which is 46.4 km away. Jodrell Bank Observatory is ranked 124th among the sights of the United Kingdom on this site and is one of the 118 most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 20 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 95 | 66 | 82 | 73 | 74 | 80 | 82 | 98 | 91 | 115 | 104 | 102 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
