Summer 2023 chat

[Dark Horse]

3 minutes ago, plymsunshine said:

It's insane to me that in a country at this latitude, in the height of summer, it can be 17-21c, windy and cloudy for weeks on end. That kind of weather obviously needs a jumper unless you're some kind of fur covered animal. How can this be the peak of "warmth"... I just don't get it. Not asking for 40c but having a grey sheet constantly over my head is really depressing. It's like living under a low brightness camera filter.

Before you say "move somewhere else then!!!!!!!!" - I just turned 18. Give me the money and maybe I will!

At 18 you should be out enjoying yourself at the weekend

[NEVES SCREAMER]

1 hour ago, CreweCold said:

Hot spells and more especially warmer than average spells happen a LOT more frequently than a cold and snowy spell in winter, that's why.

I don't think the most hardened of summer haters would begrudge a hot spell in summer if they got their end of the bargain in winter.

You seem to be obsessed with comparing everything to winter.  This is the summer chat thread. 

[NEVES SCREAMER]

2 minutes ago, Dark Horse said:

At 18 you should be out enjoying yourself at the weekend

Still upset by the  hideous 'summer' we are enduring. Doesn't matter if you are 18 or 93.

 

[Sun Chaser]

9 minutes ago, Dark Horse said:

At 18 you should be out enjoying yourself at the weekend

I was out last night lol, I'm actually waiting for a coach right now. Forgive me for wanting to use a website related to my interests to pass the time

[alexisj9]

16 minutes ago, plymsunshine said:

It's insane to me that in a country at this latitude, in the height of summer, it can be 17-21c, windy and cloudy for weeks on end. That kind of weather obviously needs a jumper unless you're some kind of fur covered animal. How can this be the peak of "warmth"... I just don't get it. Not asking for 40c but having a grey sheet constantly over my head is really depressing. It's like living under a low brightness camera filter.

Before you say "move somewhere else then!!!!!!!!" - I just turned 18. Give me the money and maybe I will!

I haven't needed a jumper since the weather warmed up in June, yes we had cloudy days, rainy days, showery days, strange showery days, but they've all been warm.

[Sun Chaser]

Just now, alexisj9 said:

I haven't needed a jumper since the weather warmed up in June, yes we had cloudy days, rainy days, showery days, strange showery days, but they've all been warm.

The last time I went out without at least carrying a jumper was July 7th 

[raz.org.rain]

I've been wearing one of those really thin lightweight fabric jackets, not sure what they're called specially? Pretty much just t-shirt thickness with a hood and zipper. Even with that on it's often been too warm for it, just wear it to block the breeze.

[Don]

16 minutes ago, alexisj9 said:

I haven't needed a jumper since the weather warmed up in June, yes we had cloudy days, rainy days, showery days, strange showery days, but they've all been warm.

A Jumper?  I can't remember the last time I wore one of those, perhaps during winter 2009/10 or December 2010?!  Defo not since!

[Summer of 95]

Can anyone on here remember July 1965? That seems to have been an absolute disaster of a summer month around these parts- Shawbury had a mean max of 17.4C, 119mm of rain and 104 hours of sunshine. Not as dull as 2010 or as wet as 2007, 2012 and potentially 2023, but that combination of cold, wet and dull surpasses any July, including 1988 (which had a very poor 17.8 C, 102mm- less than 2023, and a surprising 154 hours, nearly twice what 2010 had). I don't think I've seen it mentioned in Historic Weather or anywhere else on here. Was it as bad across the country?

[Daniel*]

2 minutes ago, Summer of 95 said:

Can anyone on here remember July 1965? That seems to have been an absolute disaster of a summer month around these parts- Shawbury had a mean max of 17.4C, 119mm of rain and 104 hours of sunshine. Not as dull as 2010 or as wet as 2007, 2012 and potentially 2023, but that combination of cold, wet and dull surpasses any July, including 1988 (which had a very poor 17.8 C, 102mm- less than 2023, and a surprising 154 hours, nearly twice what 2010 had). I don't think I've seen it mentioned in Historic Weather or anywhere else on here. Was it as bad across the country?

Real bad in London as well. Mean max of 19.3C, rain 86mm and 129.9 sun hours 1980 was last year with a mean max of <20C in July.

[Don]

1 hour ago, plymsunshine said:

Before you say "move somewhere else then!!!!!!!!" - I just turned 18. Give me the money and maybe I will!

Not going to say that, but whilst we’ve not had the best of summer weather recently, 17-21c is hardly freezing and does not really require a jumper!

[Sun Chaser]

Just now, Don said:

17-21c is hardly freezing and does not really require a jumper!

Subjective! Have worn a hoodie in 24c before. 17-21 really can feel cold if it's windy and cloudy, and especially so if it's wet as well.

But my main problem is the sunshine. 59 hours in the last three weeks which would be poor for January. A real shame for the amount of daylight we get. Relentless cloud presents what should be such a beautiful country in such a depressing light.

Praying this summer will start feeling like summer again and I can go back to posting every day smiling about how uplifting the weather has been, as I was for most of May and June  

[stainesbloke]

3 hours ago, plymsunshine said:

Subjective! Have worn a hoodie in 24c before. 17-21 really can feel cold if it's windy and cloudy, and especially so if it's wet as well.

But my main problem is the sunshine. 59 hours in the last three weeks which would be poor for January. A real shame for the amount of daylight we get. Relentless cloud presents what should be such a beautiful country in such a depressing light.

Praying this summer will start feeling like summer again and I can go back to posting every day smiling about how uplifting the weather has been, as I was for most of May and June  

Yeah I’ve had to pop a hoodie on a few times this July, have felt cold. The last week has felt warmer, at least

[stainesbloke]

A very, uh, ‘changeable’ week to come, looking at the fax charts. Will we actually get any proper weather, or will it just be more drizzle blowing in the wind? Look like typical November charts, not sure you could fit any more low pressure or fronts on the first image. Summer is very much on hold, sadly.

[Cheshire Freeze]

GEM and GFS both build HP by D10.

 

[Weather-history]

5 hours ago, Summer of 95 said:

Can anyone on here remember July 1965? That seems to have been an absolute disaster of a summer month around these parts- Shawbury had a mean max of 17.4C, 119mm of rain and 104 hours of sunshine. Not as dull as 2010 or as wet as 2007, 2012 and potentially 2023, but that combination of cold, wet and dull surpasses any July, including 1988 (which had a very poor 17.8 C, 102mm- less than 2023, and a surprising 154 hours, nearly twice what 2010 had). I don't think I've seen it mentioned in Historic Weather or anywhere else on here. Was it as bad across the country?

Watnall recorded just 86.9hrs of sunshine with 3 ground frosts. Got above 21.1°C  (70°F) just on 3 days.

Edgbaston's highest temperature for that month was just  21.1°C

Liverpool Airport:  mean max: 17.7°C  mean min: 11.4°C Sunshine: 126hrs

Keele Uni:  sunshine 106hrs   didn't reach 15.6°C (60°F) on 8 days.

Derby: 113.5hrs of sunshine 

[SunSean]

You know it's been a poor month when even a fairly decent day like yesterday didn't even record over 50% sunshine! 7.1 hours for Shoebury and a pitiful 5.6 for Heathrow. I was out in London yesterday for a mates birthday and it felt like we had at least 9 or 10 hours or so of sunshine. That's another example of statistics contradicting your own experience I guess.

[Andy Bown]

2 hours ago, stainesbloke said:

A very, uh, ‘changeable’ week to come, looking at the fax charts. Will we actually get any proper weather, or will it just be more drizzle blowing in the wind? Look like typical November charts, not sure you could fit any more low pressure or fronts on the first image. Summer is very much on hold, sadly.

In November the sun wouldn’t burn through between fronts. In July it does.

Between fronts in my location the last 2 afternoons have been lovely. 

[Azazel]

7 hours ago, Don said:

Not going to say that, but whilst we’ve not had the best of summer weather recently, 17-21c is hardly freezing and does not really require a jumper!

17-21 definitely requires a jumper for me

[Jon Somerset]

For me, I need a degree of energy throughout the day to maintain comfort wearing one layer or no layers. A couple of days ago the temperature hadn’t changed by about 7 pm but my body felt cold, and I had to put on a couple of layers to feel comfortable. Low humidity also adds to a sense of being cold. This morning I’m quite happy to be wearing next to nothing I. 17C but I doubt I can keep that up the whole day.

 

it’s raining here BTY 

[Bristawl Si]

Dont get yer hopes up for more settled warmer weather for w/c 7 Aug, as i've just booked a hotel on The English Riviera for a few days

Edited July 30, 2023 by Bristle Si

[stainesbloke]

1 hour ago, Andy Bown said:

In November the sun wouldn’t burn through between fronts. In July it does.

Between fronts in my location the last 2 afternoons have been lovely. 

Last few days have been ok, that’s true.  Not looking good for the upcoming week but might be some surprises  

[sarahng]

I really had high hopes for today when I woke up to a beautiful, blue sky and sunshine!  That has sadly disappeared to be replaced with yet more greyness and rain - the wind is picking up again too!  So fed up with it!

[MP-R]

Rain way ahead of schedule. Looks like today is yet another write off.

 

Edit: on the plus side, the GFS is now singing from a similar sheet to the CFS re better weather in august. Just need to it to come forward a bit.

Edited July 30, 2023 by MP-R

[Sunny76]

9 hours ago, Dark Horse said:

At 18 you should be out enjoying yourself at the weekend

What a patronising statement lol.

Not every 18 goes out, or wants to go out. 

29 minutes ago, sarahng said:

I really had high hopes for today when I woke up to a beautiful, blue sky and sunshine!  That has sadly disappeared to be replaced with yet more greyness and rain - the wind is picking up again too!  So fed up with it!

Yes it’s very poor. 

1 hour ago, Azazel said:

17-21 definitely requires a jumper for me

Same.