A look at today's weather around the Minehead area Residents and visitors in the Minehead area can expect a day dominated by patchy rain, fluctuating temperatures, and varying cloud coverage. The weather at 0:00 started with patchy rain nearby, and a temperature of 14°C, feeling more like 12°C due to the wind speed of 21 mph. Humidity was moderately high at 72%, under heavy cloud coverage of 93%. As the day progresses, the temperature slightly increases to 15°C, though the wind speed picks up to 23.3 mph, making it feel chillier than the actual temperature. Cloud coverage remains dense at 89%, keeping the sun at bay and maintaining a consistent theme of grey skies. Throughout the morning, the weather takes a consistent narrative with light rain showers starting at 6:00, where the temperature dips to 13°C, feeling colder at 9°C because of the brisk wind speed of 25.5 mph. Notably, as we head into the afternoon, a brief respite in the form of sunny patches around 11:00 to 16:00, allows temperatures to gently rise, offering a temporary bright spell before returning to patchy rain and partly cloudy conditions towards the evening. By 18:00, the area will see partly cloudy skies with temperatures stabilizing at 15°C, feeling like 12°C. Wind speeds slightly decrease to 20.6 mph, yet the humidity rises to 68%, creating a moist evening atmosphere. The conclusion of the day draws near with overcast conditions at 20:00, leading into cloudy skies by 21:00. The temperature holds steady at 14°C, feeling slightly cooler than earlier. The wind speed decreases to a more gentle 15.9 mph, easing off as the night progresses. For those planning outdoor activities, it's advisable to keep waterproof attire handy and possibly layer up to combat the cooler wind chills. The consistent patchy rain and high humidity levels suggest an umbrella will be a necessity for anyone venturing out into the Minehead area today.