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Stockport

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Updated Friday, October 30, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Stockport month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Stockport are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 19–20°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 20°C), January the coldest (average low 2°C), and October the wettest (about 114 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January6.91.81053.1
February8.52.7954.8
March10.33.2926.6
April12.94.2659.3
May16.77.97210.3
June19.311.09410.2
July20.312.71109.8
August19.912.6979.4
September17.710.61067.4
October14.18.31145.2
November9.84.6984.0
December8.23.51112.8

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What is being reported around Stockport

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People and places shaping Stockport

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Past and future events in Stockport

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 2000

    The earliest evidence of human occupation in the wider area are microliths, from the hunter-gatherers of the Mesolithic period (the Middle Stone Age, about 8000–3500 BC), and weapons and stone tools from the Neolithic period (the New Stone Age, 3500–2000 BC).

  2. Documented history · 1200

    There is a gap in the age of finds between about 1200 BC and the start of the Roman period in about 70 AD, which may indicate depopulation, possibly due to a poorer climate.

  3. Documented history · 1892

    In 1892, Hegginbotham reported the discovery of Roman mosaics at Castle Hill (around Stockport market) in the late 18th century, during the construction of a mill, but noted it was "founded on tradition only"; substantial stonework has never been dated by modern methods.

  4. Documented history · 1789

    Six coins from the reigns of the Anglo-Saxon English Kings Edmund (reigned 939–946) and Eadred (reigned 946–955) were found during ploughing at Reddish Green in 1789.

  5. Stockport air disaster

    A British Midland Airways C-4 Argonaut aeroplane crashed in the Hopes Carr area of the town in 1967, resulting in 72 deaths.

Current public leadership

  • David Meller

    Serving as the Deputy Mayor of Stockport for the 2026/27 term.

  • Mark Hunter

    Appointed as Mayor of Stockport for the 2026/27 civic year.

  • Navendu Mishra

    Serving as the Member of Parliament for Stockport since 2019.

  • Tom Morrison

    Serving as the Member of Parliament for Cheadle since 2024.

  • Lisa Smart

    Serving as the Member of Parliament for Hazel Grove since 2024.

People associated with this place

Historical figures

  • John Bradshaw

    Regicide born at Wibersley in the parish of Stockport who served as Lord President of the High Court of Justice for the trial of King Charles I.

  • Jonathan Thatcher

    Cheshire farmer from Stockport legend who rode an ox to market to avoid William Pitt the Younger's saddle tax in 1784.

Local business and employers

  • Bukta

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Stockport. Sports clothing brand.

  • Robinsons Brewery

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Stockport. Brewery based in Stockport, Greater Manchester, UK.

  • Music Zone

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Stockport.

  • Vernon Building Society

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Stockport.

  • Manchester Community Transport

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Stockport. British bus operating company.

Newspapers and local media

No local newspaper or media outlet has passed the source checks for Stockport yet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Stockport Castle

    Wikidata places this site in Stockport. Former motte-and-bailey castle in Stockport, Cheshire.

  • Hat Works

    Wikidata places this site in Stockport. Museum and former cotton mill Greater Manchester, England.

  • Avro Heritage Museum

    Wikidata places this site in Stockport. Aviation museum in England.

  • Edgeley Park

    Wikidata places this site in Stockport. Football stadium in Edgeley, Stockport, England.

  • Kingston Mill, Stockport

    Wikidata places this site in Stockport. Cotton spinning mill in Edgeley, Stockport, Greater Manchester.

  • Stockport Viaduct

    Wikidata places this site in Stockport. Railway viaduct in Stockport, Greater Manchester, England, UK.

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01 · Overview

Stockport, in brief

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02 · History

How Stockport took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Stockport

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Stockport

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Stockport

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Stockport

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Stockport

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08 · Questions

Questions about Stockport

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Frequently Asked Questions about Stockport

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01 · Q&A

Where is Stockport located and what are its coordinates?

Stockport is situated in United Kingdom at geographic coordinates 53.4098, -2.1576, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Stockport?

Stockport has a recorded population of approximately 139,052 and observes the Europe/London time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Stockport?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Stockport include EN-GB, CY-GB, GD, with GBP used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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