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BlogApril 2026 weather quiz: Test your knowledgeApril brought a real mix of spring weather across the UK, from long spells of sunshine and warmth for many to sharp regional contrasts in rainfall.Read more -
BlogWeekend weather: A mixed weekend with brighter spells and some showersThe weather this weekend brings a bit of everything, as the UK moves away from recent chilly northerly winds and begins to draw in air from the Atlantic.Read more -
Blog10-day trend: Will the cold May continue?A chilly start to mid-May, but signs of warmer weather ahead.Read more
Week ahead: A cooler, unsettled week with showers for many
Below average temperatures, frequent showers, and a noticeable chill in the wind for many parts of the UK.
How the refreshed Met Office app is taking shape
You may have noticed our weather app has changed a lot this year, with a new design and various updates since it went live in January. So, what has been the process behind the refreshed app, what has changed since launch, and what’s coming next?
Weekend weather: a striking mix of weather across the UK
This weekend will bring a striking mix of weather across the UK, with sharp contrasts between north and south and further variations from one region to another.
10-day trend: A mixed picture for the next 10 days
The next ten days will bring a rather mixed and at times uncertain picture, with no single weather pattern taking firm control.
Pollen forecast: Low levels across all UK regions
Pollen levels are expected to remain low across all UK regions over the next five days, offering welcome relief for many people affected by seasonal allergies.
Weekly weather quiz: Test your knowledge!
Do you keep a close eye on the weather, or do you just enjoy talking about it? Either way, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test with this week’s Met Office weather quiz.
How the Met Office supports learning for children and young people
Helping young people understand weather, climate, and the science behind them, is a core part of the Met Office’s public service role.
Temperature versus ‘feels like’: why they are not always the same
When checking the weather forecast, air temperature is often the figure people focus on first. However, how warm or cold it actually feels can be quite different.
Why frost can still occur in late Spring
With a cooler northerly flow bringing lower than average temperatures for the time of year and the risk of overnight frost for some, we explore why frost can still occur late into Spring.
476-mile rain bombs? Arctic plunges? Met Office headline weather review
A fresh round of bold weather headlines has been circulating online, with claims ranging from snow returning in May to Arctic freezes, heat surges and widespread soaking rain events.
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