Hartlepool weather forecast: Town is set for another cold one

Early mist and fog are likely to take a little while to clear

What will the weather be like in Hartlepool this morning?

The Met Office forecast for Wednesday, December 18, says it will be another cold day in Hartlepool, with mist and freezing fog slowly clearing. Brighter skies are likely by mid-morning, with a maximum of 2C.

What about this afternoon?

The early afternoon will be overcast, though the cloud cover should become less dominant later. Maximum temperature 4C.

What will the weather be like this evening and tonight in Hartlepool?

Cloud will increase during the evening with outbreaks of rain and strong winds overnight. Maximum temperature 8C.

What will the weather be like tomorrow?

Tomorrow is set to be cloudy all day, though that will mean higher temperatures. Light rain is expected around teatime. Maximum temperature of 10C.

What is the long-term forecast for the North East?

The Met Office UK outlook until Saturday, December 21, says: “Often wet and windy with periods of occasionally heavy rain or showers.

“Winds may occasionally reach gale force over exposed coasts and hills. Perhaps drier and brighter on Saturday.”

The forecast to Tuesday, December 31 says: “It looks like it will start rather unsettled and possibly windy, with further showers or perhaps some longer spells of rain in places, but also drier brighter interludes.

“There are signs that the weather may become drier and quieter, at least for a time, around Christmas, with increased risk of frost and patchy fog.”