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How are we doing?

How accurate are our forecasts? Did you know that:

  • our four day forecast is as accurate as our one day forecast was 30 years ago;

  • 80% of our next day max temperature forecasts are correct to within 2 degrees;

  • the Met Office is consistently one of the top two operational weather forecasting services in the world.

Case studies

Case studies In-depth case studies of high profile severe weather events that have affected the UK in the last few years. The actions we took to help services ensure public safety.

How accurate are our public forecasts?

How accurate are our public forecasts? How accurate are we and what measures do we use to check the accuracy of forecasts.

How accurate are we?

We have an open and transparent policy on how we verify the accuracy of our forecasts.

Reach

Reach We have a range of methods which people can use to access our forecasts, including our website, mobile applications and widgets.

What you say

What you say Over the last few years, we've been carrying out surveys to gain insight into our customers' requirements and satisfaction.

Comparing accuracy

Comparing accuracy We continue to increase our forecast accuracy through research, investment in satellite remote sensing and supercomputing technology.
Last Updated: 30 June 2011