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Understanding shifts in global weather and climate patterns needs long-standing meteorological observations and records.

now been awarded Centennial Station status by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), recognising their global importance for collecting long records of accurate observations and for providing a unique history of recent climate. Without the individuals who, over the years, have cared

climate records, including breakdowns for the UK, England, Scotland, Wales and even your region, on our UK climate averages page. What to do in the garden in February The change in weather will have a definite impact on the plants in the garden - here's the experts at the Royal Horticultural Society

Northern Ireland had its wettest July on record in a series which dates back to 1836, according to provisional Met Office statistics.

and 176.7mm of rain respectively. Scotland had 50% more rain than average, with 155.1mm. The Met Office’s Mike Kendon, who works as part of a team that looks after the UK’s climate records, said: “It has been a significantly wet month for much of the UK; particularly for those in Northern Ireland. “The jet

become possible later.” Find out more about climate records, including breakdowns for the UK, England, Scotland, Wales and even your region, on our UK climate averages page. What should we be doing in the garden in March? The change in weather will have a definite impact on the plants in the garden

2022 was a record-breaking year for weather and is a sign of the UK’s changing climate.

The latest Met Office ‘State of the UK Climate’ report has been published today, examining the weather of 2022 in the context of long-term climate records.   The report highlights how the UK’s climate continues to change, with recent decades warmer, wetter and sunnier than the 20th century

The Weather and Climate Science for Service Partnership South Africa is a collaborative initiative between research institutes in the UK and South Africa.

observations. WCSSP South Africa is expanding the observational climate record through data rescue and digitisation of large collections of historical observations. These improved datasets will help scientists to study long-term trends and better evaluate the performance of models across timescales

Summaries of the climate characteristics of 11 regions of the UK

in this climate change visualisation tool. This tool is a collaboration with the BBC. It combines our climate projections and records to visualise climate change in the UK.

promise, April can also deliver the occasional shock of challenging conditions.” Find out more about climate records, including breakdowns for the UK, England, Scotland, Wales and even your region, on our UK climate averages page. What jobs should we do in the garden in April? The change in weather

during a downpour depends on how dry the soil is. If it is already wet, the soil will be able to soak up more water. Plants use about 25 mm of water every week or so, therefore in June, the soil water reserves begin to reduce. Find out more about climate records, including breakdowns for the UK

of longer evenings when it’s possible to enjoy the fruits of hard labours.” Find out more about climate records, including breakdowns for the UK, England, Scotland, Wales and even your region, on our UK climate averages page. What should we do in the garden in May? The change in weather will have