Tag Archives: seasons

Discussing the UK’s recent ‘unusual seasons’

Posted on 14 June, 2013 by

There have been some media stories this morning about a meeting due to be held next week at the Met Office to discuss the recent run of unusual seasons here in the UK. This will draw together some experts from … Continue reading →

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The start of the meteorological spring

Posted on 1 March, 2013 by

For statistical and historical reporting purposes, in meteorology, spring begins on the 1 March and ends on the 31 May. For many people though, spring begins on the date of the spring equinox, 20 March. Although spring can be determined … Continue reading →

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