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October weather extremes: from late warmth to early winter

October is a month of transition for the UK, capable of producing conditions that feel like an extension of summer as well as an early taste of winter.

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Week ahead: Wind, rain and a marked change in temperature

A changeable week of weather is expected across the UK, with spells of rain and strong winds followed by a transition to cooler, fresher conditions.

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Weekly weather quiz October 9: Test your knowledge!

Do you keep a close eye on the weather, or do you just enjoy talking about it? Either way, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test with this week’s Met Office weather quiz.

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Are the UK’s seasons changing? 

From warmer winters and fewer frosts to increasingly intense summer heat, the UK’s climate is changing. But does this mean the seasons themselves are changing too? 

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Next generation of weather experts get to work on new training programme

The new postgraduate pathway will help equip future operational meteorologists for an increasingly complex weather and climate landscape.

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Weekend weather: Blustery showers before a quieter Sunday

The UK has experienced a mixture of seasons this week, with conditions ranging from warm and summery to distinctly autumnal.

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10-day trend: Unsettled at times, but staying relatively mild

After a spell that has felt increasingly autumnal, the UK’s weather looks set to remain changeable over the coming 10 days.

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September 2026 weather stats: A breakdown by county

September 2026 brought a warm month across the UK, with county-level statistics showing temperatures above average almost everywhere.

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World Space Week: exploring weather on other planets

World Space Week is an opportunity to look beyond Earth and explore the science of our wider Solar System.

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Week ahead: A change to more autumnal weather

The week ahead brings a marked transition from unusually warm early October conditions to something more recognisably autumnal.

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