Summer forecast 2009

Forecast for the rest of Summer 2009

Rainfall

Bright orange umbrella

For the rest of summer, rainfall is likely to be near or above average over the UK and much of northern Europe.

What do we mean by average rainfall?

This final forecast for Summer 2009 covers the month of August. The UK average rainfall for August from 1971-2000 is 84.6 mm.

Temperature

Kite flying in an overcast sky

For the UK and much of northern Europe temperatures for the rest of the summer are likely to be near or above average.

What do we mean by average temperature?

This forecast covers the final month of summer, August. The UK average temperature in August from 1971-2000 is 14.7 °C.

Future updates

This is the last forecast update for summer. Climate summaries for the UK showing observed conditions for Summer 2009 will be issued in August and September.

The forecast for Autumn 2009 will be issued by 11 a.m. on 27 August 2009.


Meteorological seasons
(northern hemisphere)

Spring
March, April, May
Summer
June, July, August
Autumn
September, October, November
Winter
December, January, February

Our seasonal forecast methods

We use global forecasting models and statistical methods. Read more…

Seasonal forecast methods

Updated:
29 July 2009