Seasonal forecasts - indications for the next three months
Updated: 16 November 2009
The Met Office advises against use of these maps alone for decision making.
UK users are encouraged to consult the official UK seasonal forecast, which is generated through expert interpretation of the forecast maps and other inputs, or to contact our Customer Centre. For other countries, users are advised to consult the relevant national meteorological service, who will have access to this and other local predictive information.
Most likely temperature categories for November/December/January
Key:
| Dark blue | Light blue | Green | Yellow | Orange | White |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Below-normal temperatures (cold) more likely | Zones of transition between the dark blue and green types (cold or average more likely) | near-normal temperatures (average) more likely | Zones of transition between the orange and green types (warm or average more likely) | Above-normal temperatures (warm) more likely | No favoured category |
Most likely rainfall categories for November/December/January
Key:
| Dark blue | Light blue | Green | Yellow | Orange | White |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Above-normal precipitation (wet) more likely | Zones of transition between the dark blue and green types (wet or average more likely) | Near-normal precipitation (average) more likely | Zones of transition between the orange and green types (dry or average more likely) | Below-normal precipitation (dry) more likely | No favoured category |
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We are constantly looking to build upon and improve our seasonal forecasts and would welcome your feedback.
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