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Atlantic depressions bring above-average rain for some

Posted on 29 September, 2017 by Met Office Press Office

During the first half of the month, a succession of low-pressure systems tracking close to the UK brought rain to most places as fronts swept from west to east. After a cool, showery interlude around mid-month, a more autumnal pattern … Continue reading →

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Jet stream brings cool and changeable start to August

Posted on 16 August, 2017 by Met Office Press Office

After an unsettled and cool end to July, August has continued in a similar vein. Many places have been showery and cool so far, with a southward-shifted jet stream to blame. This has directed areas of low pressure, which normally … Continue reading →

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Definitely May-be an average month

Posted on 30 May, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

After a particularly cold and wet start, followed by a dry and exceptionally warm spell, May could be seen as anything but average. However, the early monthly figures tell a different story – statistics from 1st to 28th of the … Continue reading →

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A tale of two halves for February and winter

Posted on 28 February, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

As February and winter draw to a close, early statistics show that both have been stories of two halves. We often talk about why you can’t pre-judge a month or a season at its half-way stage, and the latest figures … Continue reading →

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