Tag Archives: dry

The summer so far

Posted on 17 July, 2018 by Met Office Press Office

As we are all aware this summer has been hot and dry so far and there has been much speculation comparing the season so far to record-breaking summers of the past. But has it been as hot and dry as … Continue reading →

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Early April statistics

Posted on 28 April, 2017 by Met Office Press Office

Early provisional statistics for April (1st-26th) show that overall it has also been a sunny and warm month so far compared to the long-term 1981-2010 average. Following on from the mid-month statistics, Middlesex remains the driest historical county with 2.7mm … Continue reading →

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Early April remains dry but some rain is on the horizon

Posted on 19 April, 2017 by Met Office Press Office

Preliminary mid-month statistics for April show the recent pattern of dry conditions has continued, particularly in the south, as high pressure has so far dominated the weather this month. All regions in the UK, except northern Scotland, have so far … Continue reading →

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Are the next three months going to be scorching?

Posted on 10 April, 2017 by Met Office Press Office

There are headlines in the media today suggesting the UK is in for “three months of sizzling weather”. It would appear these stories have been based, in part, on the latest Met Office three month outlook for contingency planners. This … Continue reading →

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One of the mildest March’s for the South East

Posted on 4 April, 2017 by Met Office Press Office

Provisional full-month statistics show that East Anglia and South East & Central Southern England have had their equal mildest March since records began in 1910, and for the UK as a whole it was provisionally the 5th equal warmest March … Continue reading →

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What weather can we expect for Easter and May?

Posted on 8 March, 2017 by Met Office Press Office

There have been some reports in the media that the Met Office has forecast a freezing Easter and icy May for the UK with headlines such as ‘Wild weather is set to hit the UK with a ‘polar vortex’ forecast … Continue reading →

Posted in Met Office News | Tagged 3 month outlook, cold, dry, gales, heavy rain, National Severe Weather Warning Service, rain, rainfall, snow, Spring (season), temperature, UK, weather | 1 Comment

Dry start to January

Posted on 18 January, 2017 by Met Office Press Office

Provisional figures show it has been drier than average in most areas of the UK so far this month (January 1 – 15), with a few places receiving around 20% of the month’s average rainfall, primarily the east of both … Continue reading →

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Autumn and November 2016 statistics

Posted on 29 November, 2016 by Met Office Press Office

We’ve seen a wide variety of weather this autumn from the warmest day of the year to snow; although early statistics (1 September – 30 November) show overall has been a fairly average season. Despite September proving to be the … Continue reading →

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Winter Outlook for December 2016 to February 2017

Posted on 28 November, 2016 by Met Office Press Office

Today the Met Office has released its long-range outlook for December 2016 to February 2017, highlighting the risk of a cold start to the winter for the UK. Latest observations from around the globe and long-range weather prediction systems suggest … Continue reading →

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North-south rainfall divide for July

Posted on 30 July, 2016 by Met Office Press Office

The early July statistics (1st -28th) show a stark contrast in the UK between parts of the north and south as far as rainfall is concerned. St Catherine’s Point, on the Isle of Wight, recorded only 1.4 mm of rain, … Continue reading →

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