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, and Sutcliffe 1996). Together the RSCZ and the ITCZ produce a bimodal seasonal distribution of precipitation with one peak between March and May and the other between July and September. In this report, a single wet season between April and November is considered. Outside of the two wet periods

will continue to be a feature of the forecast until the end of the week. By the end of the weekend there is a signal that we may see a shift in type away from the Arctic-dominated conditions with milder and wetter weather coming in from the Atlantic. This transition could bring the risk of significant

the engagement with the government regarding Storm Bert and Darragh. The autumn season had been characterised by wet and windy conditions. Lynn Mawdsley (Non-Executive Director and Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC) Chair) provided a verbal report on the meeting the previous day. ARAC had met

As festival season kicks into high gear across the UK, revellers can expect a mixed bag of weather conditions, with warm temperatures, sunny spells, and the ever-present risk of showers. Here's the latest forecast for some of the major events taking place this week. Glastonbury Festival, Worthy

is gained. A climate of a particular place is often described in seasonal periods (e.g. summer/ winter or rainy/ dry season) over the cycle of the year. The climate can also naturally vary between different years due to the process of Earth system cycles, especially those associated with large

distribution to air frost. However, those places into which cold air can drain are particularly prone to frost. Examples include Altnaharra (Highland) with an average of 73 air frosts per year. In Northern Scotland the frost-free season is o en as little as 3 months, as shown by the average

in a series dating back to 1884. In a month that was wet and dull for many, people certainly didn’t feel that May was a record breaking month. But what could cause such a disconnect between perception and statistical reality? New analysis In new analysis, Met Office scientists have looked at what caused

monthly sunshine hours. Notable weather Storm Ashley, the first named storm of the 2024/25 season, brought wet and windy weather to the UK between 20-21 October with the strongest winds across north-western areas. While crossing the Atlantic the area of low pressure interacted with a powerful jet

that falls in these seasons. In summer, convection caused by solar surface heating sometimes forms shower clouds and a large proportion of rain falls from showers and thunderstorms then. A further factor that greatly affects the rainfall distribution is altitude. Moist air that is forced to ascend hills

cooler. The end of the month saw a drop in temperatures, with rural areas experiencing the first frosts of the season. Our monthly stats are online: Meteorological autumn has started with temperatures around average for many. September 2025 was a wet month for much of the UK, though not enough