Air temperatureConnecting
—°C
Feels like —Humidity —
Last 6 hoursExplore
Loading temperature history
Local observations · DLW technology
Gusting — mph
Measured updates, smoothly displayed.
Connecting to local observations…
A little further ahead
Weather context, not a safety assessment. Check local conditions and official guidance, especially before going on the water.
Forecast & environmental guidance: data sources and limitations.
Same county. Different weather.
The story behind the numbers
Loading history
A look outside
South-facing view · independent of selected weather area
Checking available days ·
Air & coast
Sea temperature and waves describe an offshore model point, not the water at every beach. Local tides, currents and exposure can differ.
Waves from —
Poole Harbour tides & conditionsNot for navigation or swimming safety decisions.
Local knowledge
Dorchester's inland position and surrounding hills can produce a different temperature and wind picture from the coast. Local observations make that contrast visible without relying on a distant regional forecast point.
Useful context for Dorchester, Poundbury, Charminster and nearby central Dorset communities.
The network behind the numbers
Our purpose-built DLW Ingest software collects, checks and organises local weather data for the website, app and new business partnerships.