If you're planning anything outdoors in Leeds, the "Yorkshire is grim and rainy" reputation is overstated — Leeds is actually drier than several southern cities, partly thanks to the Pennines on the western horizon shielding it from the worst Atlantic systems. The catch is that the same hills mean colder winters and a noticeable difference between the city and the moors just to the west: anything heading toward Ilkley, Otley or Saddleworth gets a different climate to anything in central Leeds.
Check today's verdict in the app →If you're running in Leeds, the city's lower-than-expected rainfall makes for more dry runs than people assume — but the temperature contrast with the moors above the city means anything heading toward Otley Chevin or the Ilkley side feels noticeably colder and wetter than the Roundhay Park forecast.
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