Met Office

National Meteorological Archive

The National Meteorological Archive offers a range of services. It is open to everyone, but visits must be arranged by appointment.

Ships log

The archive collection includes: 

  • Daily weather reports for the UK, from 1 January 1869 to the present.

  • Private weather diaries dating back to late 18th century.

  • Marine weather logbooks including records from historic voyages. 

  • The original Beaufort Scale.

  • Great Moor House in Exeter

    Archive information

    Opening times, location and contact details for our archive locations.

  • Daily weather chart

    Archive collections

    Our archive collections include original meteorological data, weather reports, weather charts and private weather diaries.

  • Search room at Great Moor House

    Archive services

    The archive offers a range of services to help you get the most from the wealth of meteorological information we hold.

  • Scanning a weather chart from our archive

    Archive projects

    Information on a range of projects and collaborations involving the National Meteorological Archive.

Last Updated: 23 March 2011