Spring forecast 2009
What can we say about this season?
Rainfall
UK precipitation is likely to be average or below average.
What do we mean by average rainfall?
We base our average rainfall measurements on readings taken between 1971 and 2000. In the UK for March to May, this is 231.7 mm.
Temperature
UK temperatures for the rest of spring are likely to be either near or above average.
What do we mean by average temperature?
As you would expect, temperatures are usually higher at the end of spring than they are at the start. So we take the average of the whole season and measure against that. The average for March–May from 1971–2000 is 7.4 °C.
Future updates
This is the last forecast update for spring. Climate summaries for the UK charting observed conditions during Spring 2009 will be issued in May and June.
Our seasonal forecast methods
We use global forecasting models and statistical methods. Read more…
Meteorological seasons
(northern hemisphere)
- Spring
- March, April, May
- Summer
- June, July, August
- Autumn
- September, October, November
- Winter
- December, January, February
Issued:
23 April 2009
