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Shrewsbury Weather

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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 20 June 2026 by the PressHive weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.

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The Met Office forecast for Shrewsbury shows a mixture of cloud and bright spells today, with occasional light showers possible as the day goes on. As the county town of Shropshire, set on the River Severn and ringed by low hills, its weather often reflects inland conditions with sharper overnight cooling than coastal towns.

What does the live forecast above tell us about Shrewsbury?

The live forecast above gives the current outlook for the town, including temperature, wind speed and any rain or cloud expected over the next few hours. Because Shrewsbury lies inland, breezes tend to be lighter than on the coast, but the Severn valley can trap mist and low cloud on still nights.

How reliable are longer-range forecasts for Shrewsbury?

For anyone checking the weather in Shrewsbury 10 days ahead, or a 14 day weather forecast Shrewsbury, confidence typically drops after day five. Local geography — particularly the surrounding hills — can cause small-scale variations not always captured in national models. The Met Office map for Shrewsbury remains the most authoritative source for up‑to‑the‑hour changes.

RegionShropshire, West Midlands
RiverSevern (prone to slow‑rise flooding in prolonged rain)
Altitude~70 m above sea level; town centre lower
Typical winter low0–2 °C on clear nights; frost common
Is the BBC Weather Shrewsbury forecast different from the Met Office one?

Yes, because BBC Weather uses its own model (from MeteoGroup/DTN), so timings for rain or cloud may differ slightly from the Met Office’s. For consistency, many locals cross‑check both, especially before outdoor plans.

Where can I find a 14 day weather forecast Shrewsbury Met Office?

The Met Office website offers a 14‑day outlook for Shrewsbury, though confidence is low beyond day seven. For aviation use, xc weather Shrewsbury provides detailed upper‑air data, while AccuWeather Shrewsbury gives a longer‑range trend.

Does the Met Office Shrewsbury map show flooding risk?

Yes — the Met Office’s rainfall radar and flood‑warning maps for the Severn catchment are updated regularly. When the river rises, the map shows intensity of rainfall that may lead to flood alerts.

For more local outlooks, see UK weather hub, Birmingham Weather and 10 Day Weather Forecast UK.