Summer Sun

Shortest day today. Not long until we get the lighter evenings again!

6.1c to the 20th 1.3c above the 61 to 90 average 1.3c above the 81 to 10 average ___________________________ Current high this month 7.3c on the 1st Current low this month 4.9c on the 7th

A calm and dry night with cloudy skies Temp 3.8c

Saturday 25 Dec - Monday 3 Jan This period remains somewhat uncertain in detail, but generally sees a split between colder air to the north and milder air to the south. Along the boundary, rain, with a risk of snow, predominantly across higher ground. To the south of this, mild, unsettled weather, with rain and occasional strong winds. To the north more settled conditions; brighter spells, with some wintry showers, mainly in the north and northeast, and feeling very cold in brisk northeasterly winds. Towards the end of the period potentially an interlude of more widely settled conditions, bringing colder, frosty weather. Maybe a risk of rain and snow with stronger winds arriving from the southwest later. Becoming colder than average heading into January with any unsettled, milder spells most likely for the west and south. Saturday 25 Dec - Monday 3 Jan This period remains somewhat uncertain in detail, but generally sees a split between colder air to the north and milder air to the south. Along the boundary, rain, with a risk of snow, predominantly across higher ground. To the south of this, mild, unsettled weather, with rain and occasional strong winds. To the north more settled conditions; brighter spells, with some wintry showers, mainly in the north and northeast, and feeling very cold in brisk northeasterly winds. Towards the end of the period potentially an interlude of more widely settled conditions, bringing colder, frosty weather. Maybe a risk of rain and snow with stronger winds arriving from the southwest later. Becoming colder than average heading into January with any unsettled, milder spells most likely for the west and south. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/

6.3c to the 19th 1.5c above the 61 to 90 average 1.4c above the 81 to 10 average ___________________________ Current high this month 7.3c on the 1st Current low this month 4.9c on the 7th

Continuing cloudy with a light breeze Temp 3.7c

A cloudy and dry night with a light breeze and less cold than recently with the fog now gone Temp 4.0c

Friday 24 Dec - Sunday 2 Jan Low pressure likely to continue to be positioned to the south of the UK, and high pressure further north. This results in a boundary between colder air to the north and milder air in the south. Unsettled weather results, with increased cloud amounts, occasional rain and some stronger winds, fluctuating north to south through the initial period. Rain may turn wintry at times on the northern edge, most likely across central and northern areas, and mainly over higher ground. Milder temperatures more likely in the south, with brighter colder conditions in the north with some wintry showers. Settled conditions look likely to return towards the end of December into the New Year with temperatures likely rather cold and the potential for overnight frost and an increasing risk of fog. Monday 3 Jan - Monday 17 Jan Any unsettled conditions during the start of the New Year are most likely to be confined to west and south-western regions, where longer spells of rain, and perhaps areas of snow, are possible with occasional strong winds. Through January, cold air is signaled to develop and remain in place across parts of Europe. From here, there is a chance that an easterly wind could bring periods of cold weather, and associated wintry hazards, to the UK. Milder spells are still likely, with these potentially bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and potential snow. Overall, the period is slightly more likely to be colder than normal although a lot of uncertainty surrounds this. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/

6.4c to the 18th 1.6c above the 61 to 90 average 1.5c above the 81 to 10 average ___________________________ Current high this month 7.3c on the 1st Current low this month 4.9c on the 7th

The thick fog has finally lifted but has left behind a lot of cloud Temp 1.4c

A cold night with thick fog continuing Temp -0.8c

Thursday 23 Dec - Saturday 1 Jan It is expected to turn unsettled towards Christmas, particularly in the south, as a front approaches bringing cloud to the southwest, as well as rain and possibly wintry conditions to parts of the country. Whereas the drier weather may continue elsewhere for a time with variable cloud cover, although occasional showers may be possible for northern and eastern coastal regions. Rather cold in the north but turning milder across the south. During this time some stronger winds are possible, although these are likely to be confined to southern regions. Settled conditions however, are likely to continue towards the end of the year with the potential for frost and fog. Temperatures likely to be rather cold with overnight frosts and increased risk of fog. Sunday 2 Jan - Sunday 16 Jan Any unsettled conditions during the start of the New Year are most likely to be confined to west and south-western regions, where longer spells of rain, and perhaps areas of snow, are possible with occasional strong winds. Through January, cold air is signalled to develop and remain in place across parts of Europe. From here, there is a chance that an easterly wind could bring periods of cold weather, and associated wintry hazards, to the UK. Milder spells are still likely, with these potentially bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and potential snow. Overall, the period is slightly more likely to be colder than normal although a lot of uncertainty surrounds this. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/

6.5c to the 17th 1.6c above the 61 to 90 average 1.6c above the 81 to 10 average ___________________________ Current high this month 7.3c on the 1st Current low this month 4.9c on the 7th

Another cold night with cloudy skies and fog rolling in Temp 1.3c

6.5c to the 16th 1.6c above the 61 to 90 average 1.5c above the 81 to 10 average ___________________________ Current high this month 7.3c on the 1st Current low this month 4.9c on the 7th

A sunny and calm morning with a hard frost overnight Temp -1.0c with a low of -2.2c

A cold night with clear skies and calm Temp -0.2c and falling

A mild and dry night with mostly cloudy skies Temp 6.7c

6.1c to the 14th 1.2c above the 61 to 90 average 1.1c above the 81 to 10 average ___________________________ Current high this month 7.3c on the 1st Current low this month 4.9c on the 7th

A dry morning with a light to moderate south westerly breeze Temp 8.6c with a low of 6.2c

A mild night with mostly clear skies and a light breeze Temp 6.4c

5.9c to the 13th 1.0c above the 61 to 90 average 0.8c above the 81 to 10 average ___________________________ Current high this month 7.3c on the 1st Current low this month 4.9c on the 7th

After a cold start it is slowing getting milder with mostly cloudy skies giving a few short-lived sunny interludes Temp 6.3c with a low of 1.7c

A dry night with mostly clear skies and feeling cooler again Temp 4.2c

Saturday 18 Dec - Monday 27 Dec Through this period, high pressure, already across southern areas, is expected to build further north, pushing the remaining wind and rain away. Here any rain will be light, giving a much drier second half to December for all and winds expected to be predominantly calm. Although rather cloudy at first, cloud amounts should reduce through the period, especially in the south and southeast. Temperatures near average to start, and locally mild in the north, although they will tend to become colder in time for Christmas, especially in southern areas. As a result, the risk of frost and fog increases, the fog slow to clear through the mornings, and perhaps lasting all day in some places. Tuesday 28 Dec - Tuesday 11 Jan It is likely to remain settled for the final week of 2021, with an increasing risk of frost and fog for Christmas and New Year. Any unsettled spells are most likely for the northwest, with occasional stronger winds, and some showers or longer spells of rain. Temperatures are expected to be around average, but milder in the north, and colder in the south at times, where frost is most likely. Heading deeper into January there is expected to be a gradual shift towards more changeable conditions, especially in the northwest, and turning milder again too. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/