Scotland Weather discussion

[Ravelin]

Despite the above, it was roasting this afternoon whilst I was working on trimming the bushes. Topped out at 23.2C. Had a look for the aurora before going to bed last night but saw nothing obvious. We have a poor view to the north though due to the hill behind the house. 

[Snowandrocks]

As above, absolutely glorious today. I nipped down to Edinburgh first thing to collect a motorbike for my dad and enjoyed riding it back up in the sunshine. Not sure on the accuracy but the bike trip computer was showing 27 degrees as we came around the Aberdeen bypass before easing off to 25 by the time we got home. 

[Kirkcaldy Weather]

On 01/08/2023 at 18:07, Kirkcaldy Weather said:

My July stats ended up like this

 Rainfall 109.05mm , Mean Temp 15.6C, Hottest Temperature 27.5C, Coldest Temperature 8.4C 

 July 2022 only had 41.07mm, 2021 121.75mm, 2020 111.10mm, 

The coldest mean temperature in July here since the first year of my current weather station in 2020 which came in at 15.2C

The average here in July should be 71mm

Wanted to spend time and dig deeper using the Scotland data since 1884 - 139 Years

For Eastern Scotland 

July 2023 

Mean Temperature 13.3C, Rainfall 136.6mm

Shared years on 13.3C 

1894

1951

1927

1914

1952

1971

1990

No years finished with 2023 on 136.6mm

only .2C from 2010, Rainfall in 2010 143.6mm, 2009 152mm, 2015 which shares a few similar going on including Nino development 148.6mm

Northern Scotland

Mean Temp 12.7C, Rainfall 147.2mm

Years also at 12.7C 

1911

1900

1917

1935

1936

2005

1975

Once again only .2C from 2010  

Rainfall 2010- 163.7mm , 2009 141.7mm, 2015 134mm

No other years finished with 147.2mm

Scotland as a whole  

Mean Temp 13.2C 

 

2010 13.2C

Other shared years 1897

1969

1917

1977

Rainfall a staggering 155.1mm ... 2010 164.9mm  2009  154.4mm    2015 151.2mm  no previous years had 155.1mm

West Scotland

Rainfall 186.2mm...

2010 189.7mm

2009 175.1mm

2015 177.9mm

Mean Temperature 

13.8C 2010 13.8C 

other years sharing 13.8C 

1941

1990

1899

 

 

 

 

 

Stats are in for August

Scotland North

Mean Temp 13.3C

joint years 1893,1897,1933,2021. 2009 only .2C difference at 13.1C Super interesting the last 3 years are all within .2C 2020 13.1,2021 13.3, 2022 13.2, 2023 13.3

Precip 119.9mm 

2010 116.6 

2015 116.9

Scotland East

Mean Temperature 13.9C joint with 1969,2013 & 1996. 2009 13.7C 1976 13.8C 

http://nwafiles.nwas.org/digest/papers/1977/Vol02No4/1977v002no04-Wagner.pdf

PRECIP 81.2mm 2010 80.9MM

Scotland West

Precip 1909 102.2MM 2010 106.9MM 2023 102.9MM 

14.5C mean Temperature

also 1959

Scotland as one

PRECIP 102.7mm 2010 102.2MM

MEAN TEMPERATURE 13.8C also 1893 and

1933 13.8C  

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2009 AND 2012 AT 13.5C

 

[Northernlights]

Fabulous day for haymaking in September  strong SW wind blowing  rows of hay about maximum of 22c and unbroken sunshine in the afternoon.  If this week stays dry we  will have caught up with the summer jobs. Harvest and hay together, a bit exhausting.

[Quinach]

Cloud cleared by 2pm and took chance to go up the nearby Green Hill.

Only 1600ft or so but oh what wonderful views. 

Blowing a good old hoolie at the top, but that welcome considering the heat (max of 24.4c) - plus no chance of midges or clegs.

Looking N

Looking E towards Aberdeen

Looking SE towards Hill of Fare, proposed location for a massive windfarm

Looking NNE towards good old Bennachie

Hill of Fare

[Wold Topper]

32 minutes ago, Northernlights said:

Fabulous day for haymaking in September  strong SW wind blowing  rows of hay about maximum of 22c and unbroken sunshine in the afternoon.  If this week stays dry we  will have caught up with the summer jobs. Harvest and hay together, a bit exhausting.

Combining mostly done on the Yorkshire Wolds odd patch of spring barley to gather up NL, bale leading keeping the lads busy, muck spreading underway, Min-till starting to become a choice for some tho? 

[Northernlights]

5 hours ago, Wold Topper said:

Combining mostly done on the Yorkshire Wolds odd patch of spring barley to gather up NL, bale leading keeping the lads busy, muck spreading underway, Min-till starting to become a choice for some tho? 

A good dy week should  see most of cereals finished in this area. Some early sown winter rape emerging well. Just one major local estate mini tiling now for many decades totally reliant on Roundup to control weeds nearly every month of the year. Majority in this area with our glacial soils winter plough to allow frost weathering if it happens and control   weeds. Fascinating to see wheat ripe before spring  barley. Hot June suited it. Spring barley very short for same reason with little straw.

Edited September 4, 2023 by Northernlights

[Quinach]

Roasty Toasty out there, currently 24.2c and climbing.

Very little wind today so feeling a lot warmer than yesterday (and yesterday was nothing to complain about at all).

Lovely deep blue shade to the sky as well - noticed the house martins are flocking in large numbers round here, sign of a imminent move south? 

[Dundeeguy]

24.1c here  

[Hawesy]

Another lovely September day and warmer, 25c at Leuchars (27c at Aberdeen and Aboyne). August is forgotten. 

It will turn cooler here after tomorrow with the risk of haar as the wind shifts.

[Ravelin]

A high of 27.2C here today and the local farmers are in full on harvest frenzy unsurprisingly. 

[jules216]

At least 7 Highland stations with air frost this morning..Coldest Duthill with -1°C. Very impressive 15°C inversion T850hPa vs T2m.

[NUT]

A bit of a cold night but it's been sunny since the crack of dawn. Not had this weather since June. Why noit through July and August!

[dryfie]

Highest September record maxima.  There must be some doubt regarding the first entry!

32.2  Gordon Castle  1/9/1906

29.4  Edinburgh Blackford Hill  1+2/9/1906

28.8  Charterhall  8/9/2021

28.4  Threave Gardens  8/9/2021

28.2  Glasgow Bishopton  8/9/2021

28.0  Creebridge  2/9/1991

27.8  Aboyne  8/9/2021

27.6  Auchincruive  8/9/2021

27.3  Strathallan  8/9/2021

27.2  Ness Gardens  2/9/1991

27.2  Pollok Country Park  4/9/2005

27.1  Drumnadrochit  4/9/2005

27.1  Eskdalemuir  8/9/2021

27.1  Glenmore Lodge  8/9/2021

Scots Sept Maxima.docx

Edited September 5, 2023 by dryfie

[dryfie]

New record September max for West Freugh (near Stranraer).  Was 25.2c on 22/9/1991 and 8/9/2021.  Currently 25.4c.

[Quinach]

Change in wind direction today to the ESE (and quite fresh at that) leading to a very noticeable effect on temperature, currently 20.5c compared to the 24c this time yesterday.

Still wonderful out there though thanks to be unbroken sunshine, more of the same please.

The diurnal range yesterday afternoon to this morning very notable - we had a max of 27.6c around 4pm yesterday and a overnight low of 4.0c.

[SW Saltire]

Been a brilliant spell of weather as covered by folk over the last couple of days. Some warmth for all of us.

Yesterday hit 24c on the button, today has been the warmest so far and still rising at 24.6c currently.

Broke my hand so this warm spell is quite welcome to distract from the boredom until I can get the cast off!

Had a lovely walk in Ae forest yesterday:

[Hawesy]

20 minutes ago, Quinach said:

Change in wind direction today to the ESE (and quite fresh at that) leading to a very noticeable effect on temperature, currently 20.5c compared to the 24c this time yesterday.

Still wonderful out there though thanks to be unbroken sunshine, more of the same please.

The diurnal range yesterday afternoon to this morning very notable - we had a max of 27.6c around 4pm yesterday and an overnight low of 4.0c.

Yes same here, some 7c cooler (18c v 25c) than yesterday afternoon due to the North Sea Aircon. Still a pleasant early Autumn day but the wind is noticeable!

[NUT]

A bit of high cloud so sky not crystal clear blue but not blocked the sun it's lovely 

[SW Saltire]

Topped out at 27.1c here, a cracker

[Kayemill]

Topped out at 26.6 here. 

[Kirkcaldy Weather]

On 09/08/2023 at 21:47, Kirkcaldy Weather said:

Really appreciate this!  

Yeah it's a lot of hard graft I put into it but still thoroughly great fun. Though it's still relatively soon for turning the majority of my thoughts to the winter setup the similar scenarios with 2009>2010 & 2010 November & December to name but a few of our classic snow machine seasons 

Blocking most probable throughout Siberia + Greenland, Ninò style jet and associated elongation of Atlantic troughing 

A la 🌨🌨

 

Gear up folks

WINTER 2023-24 SNOWY PARADISE

 

 

 

[Norrance]

A touch cooler here today with a max of 22C. Just signs of haar just before dark with cloud visible out to sea and wisps blowing up the river as the wind freshened and backed to the East. Still mostly clear to the West tho.

[Northernlights]

17 hours ago, NUT said:

A bit of a cold night but it's been sunny since the crack of dawn. Not had this weather since June. Why noit through July and August!

And thats the reason we are still making hay in September.

[mardatha]

People all over Scotland in my gardening group are reporting geese going south now. Wee bit early is it not?