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• ukcp18_local_update_faqpdf

  does not change the UKCP18 headline message of a greater chance of warmer, wetter winters and hotter, drier summers across the UK in future (Murphy et al, 2018). For 2061-80, under a high greenhouse gas emissions scenario (RCP8.5), the update suggests winters will be warmer by 3.3°C (2.0-3.5°C) 2

• How close are we to breaking spring records?

  : Press Office Wed 14 May 2025 As we move through May, Spring 2025 is shaping up to be a contender for the record books, particularly when it comes to temperature, rainfall, and sunshine. With data up to May 13, the UK is experiencing a season marked by warmth, dryness, and bright skies, all of which

• May Bank Holiday weather extremes

  1 May 2026 The May Bank Holiday often hints at the transition from spring towards summer, but the long-term weather records show that variety is the defining feature. Warm sunshine, heavy rain, strong winds and even late-season snow have all occurred during this period. Looking at the records helps

• Severe cold on 27 – 30 December 1995: The UK low temperature record of –27

  these daily rainfall grids. Instead, various derived quantities are available, by season and year, as summarised in Appendix 1. Data Source The station data were extracted from the Data Components database, which is a part of the Met Office climate data archive and contains a simplified version

• Deep dive: Heatwave peaks, eclipse viewing and the continuing search for rain

  , and a season that is increasingly likely to enter the record books. Heat building through midweek High pressure remains the dominant weather feature, continuing to bring settled conditions to much of England and Wales. As this area of high pressure drifts eastwards, winds are turning more southerly

• A spatial analysis of trends in the UK climate since 1914 using gridded datasets

  of annual indices have also been calculated and gridded. These were derived from daily temperature (T) or precipitation data using the following definitions: • Growing Season Length (GSL) = period (days) bounded by daily T_mean > 5 °C and < 5 °C (after 1 st July) for ≥ 6 days. • Heating Degree Days

• England’s warmest June on record – the second warmest for the UK and Wales

  in the month, June was wetter than average for the UK and all four nations. Northern Ireland was particularly wet, recording 67% more rainfall than average. Sunshine: above average for the UK, but below for Scotland and Northern Ireland Sunshine totals were above average for the UK, England and Wales

• Increasing influence of climate change on UK climate

  the last decade Winter and Spring have seen 13% more sunshine3 Temperatures have been warmer by 0.9 °C3 Summers have been 13% wetter and winters have been 12% wetter3 Climate statistics in 2019 4 high temperature records Above average susnhine hours3 One of the least snowy years on record4 6 named storms5

• June 2026 weather stats: A county breakdown

  parts of western Scotland and Wales were much wetter than average, while some eastern counties were notably drier. Ross and Cromarty recorded 173.2mm of rainfall, 165% of average, while Wigtown recorded 154.6mm, 166% of average. Argyll and Bute recorded 162.6mm, 135% of average, with Dunbartonshire

• 10-day trend: Changeable weather ahead as low- and high-pressure alternate

  will be dry. There should also be some brighter or sunnier spells, although conditions will begin to change again from the west as another area of low pressure approaches the UK ahead of the weekend. READ MORE: September weather extremes: From late-summer heat to early frost Wet and windy weather possible