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The UK has provisionally recorded the highest daily minimum temperature on record for Christmas Day, with Exeter Airport and East Malling not falling below 12.4c

Beijing has had its coldest December since records began in 1951. Beijing shivers through coldest December on record WWW.BBC.CO.UK Temperatures in the Chinese capital have frequently fallen below -10C this month.

Christmas Eve wasn't a record breaker according to provisional data, but with a high of 15.3c at London Heathrow, it was the warmest since 1997.

Friday 29 Dec - Sunday 7 Jan It is likely to remain unsettled for the final few days of 2023, with showers or longer spells of rain affecting many parts of the UK. Some snow is possible at times, but this will probably be confined to high ground in the north. Strong winds are likely in places, especially along coastal stretches where there is a risk of gales. Temperatures will probably be close to normal for the time of year on the whole, with the greatest risk of cold conditions in the north. Through the first week of January, a similar pattern is most likely, with further showers or spells of rain, perhaps with some drier and brighter interludes at times. Temperatures will likely be close to average. Monday 8 Jan - Monday 22 Jan It is most likely to be unsettled at the start of this period with showers or some longer spells of rain affecting the UK. Some snow is possible in places, especially higher ground in the north. From the middle of January onward, conditions will probably turn drier and more settled as high pressure starts to have a greater influence. This also means an increased risk of more prolonged and widespread cold conditions. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

6.5c to the 23rd 1.9c above the 61 to 90 average 1.9c above the 81 to 10 average

Temperatures logged before 9am will not count for Christmas Eve in the official logs.

Rain & Snow warning issued for eastern parts of Scotland on Wednesday from 06:00 to 23:59 Rain at low levels with 10-15cm of snow above 200 metres https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings?WT.mc_id=Twitter_Weatherdesk_Enquiries#?date=2023-12-27&id=2d075870-1496-4b8f-9f21-b1544cea1d85

It was before 9am, so therefore still falls in the recording time for the 23rd

Very mild with sunny spells but also very windy with a strong south westerly Temp 13.8c and rising.

Continuing mild with mostly cloudy skies and a strong south westerly wind Temp 12.1c

BBC Monthly Outlook Summary Turning chillier at times after Christmas Saturday 23 December to – Sunday 31 December Unsettled and becoming colder Monday 1 January to – Sunday 7 January Chilly and changeable Monday 8 January to – Sunday 21 January Seasonably chilly or a bit colder Further ahead Will the long range models start to show better agreement and allow us to attach a little more confidence to the January forecast https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/outlook

Thursday 28 Dec - Saturday 6 Jan Likely remaining windy for many into Thursday with spells of rain in places and some hill snow in the north. Following a possible brief, drier and less windy spell further Atlantic systems are expected to arrive across the UK. This will maintain broadly unsettled conditions through to the end of December and into early January. Further windy spells to be expected with showers or longer spells of rain at times for all areas. Some brighter/clearer interludes between systems, though these generally brief. Northern hills likely to see some snow at times, any snow at lower levels much more uncertain. Temperatures likely fluctuating around average with some milder spells in the south and rather cold at times in the north. Sunday 7 Jan - Sunday 21 Jan Most likely continuing unsettled early in the period with bands of rain crossing the UK with brighter conditions and showers in between. The wettest and windiest conditions are most likely in the north and west. Short-lived colder spells remain possible, with hazards such as snow and ice, particularly in the north. Through January conditions may turn less unsettled as high pressure has more influence. A possible change in weather patterns also increasing the chance of more prolonged spells of colder weather for all areas by mid-January. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

6.3c to the 22nd 1.8c above the 61 to 90 average 1.7c above the 81 to 10 average

Wednesday 27 Dec - Friday 5 Jan After a brief, more settled interlude, another weather system is likely to arrive on Wednesday bringing outbreaks of rain and stronger winds to many areas. Some snow is possible in the north, most likely over hills. Parts of Scotland may remain in a brighter/clearer regime with wintry showers. Broadly unsettled conditions are likely to continue into early January with further windy spells and showers or longer spells of rain at times for all areas. Some brighter/clearer interludes between systems, though these generally brief. Northern hills likely to see some snow at times, any snow at lower levels much more uncertain. Temperatures likely fluctuating around average with some milder spells in the south and rather cold at times in the north. Saturday 6 Jan - Saturday 20 Jan Most likely continuing unsettled early in the period with bands of rain crossing the UK with brighter conditions and showers in between. The wettest and windiest conditions are most likely in the north and west. Short-lived colder spells remain possible, with hazards such as snow and ice, particularly in the north. Through January conditions may turn less unsettled as high pressure has more influence. A possible change in weather patterns also increasing the chance of more prolonged spells of colder weather for all areas by mid-January. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

6.1c to the 21st 1.6c above the 61 to 90 average 1.5c above the 81 to 10 average

Tuesday 26 Dec - Thursday 4 Jan After a probably brief drier and colder interlude for many on Boxing Day with best of the brightness in central areas and some showers in Scotland (wintry over hills), there's likely to be a return to broadly unsettled conditions from most likely late Tuesday or into Wednesday, with further periods of showers or longer spells of rain for many areas. Some brighter/sunnier interludes between systems, though these generally brief. It will probably become a little milder again, at least at times, in the south, with the greater chance of colder interludes further north, where some snow is possible, especially over higher ground. Strong winds are also likely at times. Little general change is expected into the start of the new year. Friday 5 Jan - Friday 19 Jan Most likely continuing unsettled with bands of rain crossing the UK with brighter conditions and showers in between. The wettest and windiest conditions are most likely in the north and west. Short-lived colder spells remain possible, with hazards such as snow and ice, particularly in the north. The chance of these colder spells slightly increases moving through January, with a low likelihood of a more prolonged spell of cold weather developing towards mid-month. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

5.9c to the 20th 1.4c above the 61 to 90 average 1.3c above the 81 to 10 average

115mph is the current top gust at Cairngorm Summit

Snow and Ice warnings issued for the far north of Scotland from 3pm today until 10am Saturday https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings#?date=2023-12-21&id=1352a335-d9f5-4b28-936b-e479d494fbd4

Monday 25 Dec - Wednesday 3 Jan Rain and drizzle should slowly clear from southern areas on Christmas Day leaving a mixture of sunny spells and showers, some of these turning wintry over high ground in the north. After a probably brief drier and colder interlude for many on Boxing Day, a resumption of the broadly unsettled conditions looks most likely, with further showers or longer spells of rain for many areas. It will probably become a little milder again, at least at times, in the south, with the greater chance of colder interludes further north, where some snow is possible, especially over higher ground. Strong winds are also likely at times. Little general change is expected into the start of the new year. Thursday 4 Jan - Thursday 18 Jan Most likely continuing unsettled with bands of rain crossing the UK with brighter conditions and showers in between. The wettest and windiest conditions are most likely in the north and west. Short-lived colder spells remain possible, with hazards such as snow and ice, particularly in the north. The chance of these colder spells slightly increases moving through January, with a low likelihood of a more prolonged spell of cold weather developing towards mid-month. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

5.8c to the 19th 1.3c above the 61 to 90 average 1.1c above the 81 to 10 average

BBC Monthly Outlook Summary Often wet and windy. Chillier by mid-January Wednesday 20 December to – Sunday 24 December Chillier and changeable Thursday 25 January to – Wednesday 31 January Wet and windy at times. Mostly milder Monday 1 January to – Sunday 14 January Wet and windy then turning a bit colder Further ahead When we revisit the forecast we will see if any switch to colder conditions still looks possible during January. https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/outlook

Sunday 24 Dec - Tuesday 2 Jan The festive period is set to see fairly typical conditions for the time of year, with the winds often fairly strong and from the west or northwest, bringing spells of rain interspersed with cooler and more-showery conditions at times. The coldest conditions are always more-likely towards the north, where showers are likely to be wintry at times, with the snow mainly confined to the hills and mountains of Scotland, and perhaps the far north of England at times. Conditions further south are likely to be on the mild side occasionally, but perhaps less-so than of late. Towards the new year, things don't look like changing a great deal, though temperatures may fall a little, with some snow perhaps falling to lower levels over Scotland with time. Wednesday 3 Jan - Wednesday 17 Jan Most likely continuing unsettled with bands of rain crossing the UK with brighter conditions and showers in between. The wettest and windiest conditions are most likely in the north and west. Short-lived colder spells remain possible, with hazards such as snow and ice, particularly in the north. The chance of these colder spells slightly increases moving through January, with a low likelihood of a more prolonged spell of cold weather developing towards mid-month. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

Montreal has had its warmest December 18th on record after hitting 9.2c on Monday.