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Autumn 2008 forecast appraisal

The forecast appraisal is based on the autumn forecast issued in August 2008. To see an assessment of the weather experienced across the UK see the Autumn 2008 summary.

Autumn 2008 forecast appraisal
    Prediction Outcome
Observed temperature for Europe European mean temperature More likely above average over northwest Europe. Above average over most of north-west Europe (see map on left)

North-west Europe defined as: 20° W-20° E, 48-75° N
UK mean temperature More likely near average or above average. Average - see Autumn 2008 summary
Observed precipitation for Europe European precipitation totals More likely below average over north-west Europe Below average over most of north-west Europe (see map on left)
UK precipitation totals More likely below average Above average - see Autumn 2008 summary