Author Archives: Met Office Press Office

As we reach the mid-point in June, statistics for the UK as a whole show that the weather has been warm and dry for many with temperatures over 1 degree above average so far and rainfall just 33% of the … Continue reading →

May saw more than its normal share of fine sunny days and notably high temperatures, reaching a peak of 28.7 Celsius at Northolt on 7th May to coincide with the early May bank holiday. That was just one place on … Continue reading →

It’s a testament to how often British Bank Holidays disappoint that, in the 40 years since it was introduced, temperatures had never exceeded 23.6 C on the early May Bank Holiday Monday. At least, not until this year, says Aidan … Continue reading →

Earlier this year a Suffrage Flag began travelling around the UK to government departments and agencies to increase national awareness and mark the 100 years since women got the right to vote. We were delighted to host the flag at … Continue reading →

The Met Office has released its annual forecast of the rise in atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration for the coming year. Carbon dioxide will continue to rise as a direct consequence of emissions from fossil fuel burning and deforestation. But, in … Continue reading →

With two cold events already this month bringing freezing conditions and snow to the UK, some are beginning to question whether there may be further cold weather this Easter. Met Office long-range forecasting expert Jeff Knight said: “It is too … Continue reading →