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National Meteorological Library and Archive

A journal in the archive

Library

Photo of libraryThe Library is based at the Met Office in Exeter.
How to find us in Exeter

Opening:
Monday to Thursday 0830-1700
Friday 0830-1630

Contact us:

Tel: +44 (0)1392 884841
E-mail the library

Archive

Photo of archiveThe England and Wales Archive is located with the Devon Record Office at Great Moor House, Exeter.
How to find us in Exeter

Opening:
Monday to Friday 1000-1800

Contact us:

Great Moor House, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter EX2 7NL
Tel: +44 (0)1392 360987
E-mail the archive

Records for Scotland are held at:

Met Office, Saughton House, Broomhouse Drive, Edinburgh EH11 3XQ
Tel: +44 (0)131 528 7311

Records for Northern Ireland contact:

Met Office, Cargo Complex, Belfast International Airport, County Antrim
BT29 4AB
Tel: +44 (0)28 9441 7050

Many people have an interest in the weather and the processes that cause it, which is why the National Meteorological Library and Archive is open to everyone.

What we hold

Selection of items from the collection

Our collection is one of the most comprehensive on meteorology anywhere in the world.

Library collection

The Library's collection includes books and reports, many of which are available for loan, as well as journals, data and images.

Archive collection

The Archive holds original meteorological data, weather reports and charts from the 1860s to the present day, and private weather diaries dating back to the late 18th century.

Search the catalogue

Search the online catalogue

You can search the Library and Archive collections via our online catalogue.

Search the online catalogue

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Browse the image collection

Send us your own images

Using the Library and Archive

Join the library and archive

The library can offer a range of services to help you get the most from the wealth of meteorological information we hold, from wherever you are.

Visit the archive for access to historic meteorological records. Advance notice is essential to help us make the most of your visit.

Using the Library and Archive

Learn more about the weather

Learn more about the weather

Fact sheets giving an introduction to various aspects of meteorology (see also the Met Office Learning Centre)

Subject guides to help you make the most of our collections

Daily weather charts for key dates and weather events (see also the Met Office weather news)