The Slopes, located at the summit close to the Cenotaph

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The Met Office climatological station on The Slopes stands just above the War Memorial. Buxton weather records date back to 1865, when the station was in the grounds of Devonshire Royal Hospital.

The station moved to its current site in 1925. A team of volunteers takes readings for the Met Office; Buxton Weather has more about its history.

The Station has records of temperatures, humidity, rainfall, and much more – and even details like the daily temperature of the soil, one metre (3 feet) below the ground.

Some visitor information on the station sign in the photograph may have changed.

TIP: Move towards the Hall Bank side of The Slopes and marvel at the beauty of Buxton Opera House and the Old Hall Hotel; one of the best views in Buxton.

For local weather observations and road reports, see Buxton Weather; check the date on individual updates.