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BlogHow 54 million historical weather records are being made globally accessibleFor more than a century, the Met Office's National Meteorological Archive has held a treasure trove of historical weather data, some of it dating back to 1837. Now, thanks to a major project, tens of millions of these records have been made available in the countries where they were originally recorded.Read more -
BlogWeekly weather quiz September 12: 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.Read more -
BlogWeekend weather: Rain, wind and September sunshineThe UK will see a mixed picture this weekend, with spells of heavy rain and brisk winds for some, while others enjoy warm September sunshine.Read more
Do changing seasons affect the jet stream?
As the UK moves from summer to autumn, the weather can change markedly.
What does the latest long-range forecast tell us and what role could El Niño play this autumn?
As we have moved into meteorological autumn, many are asking what the coming months might have in store for UK weather.
10-day trend: Changeable weather ahead as low- and high-pressure alternate
The UK is set for a changeable spell of early autumn weather over the next 10 days.
September weather extremes: From late-summer heat to early frost
September marks the beginning of meteorological autumn, but the UK’s weather during the month can retain the warmth of summer or offer an early indication of colder conditions to come.
Deep Dive: What could UK summers feel like in the future?
Summer 2026 was the UK’s hottest summer on record, bringing prolonged warmth and exceptionally dry conditions to many areas.
Does moving towards solar minimum mean less space weather?
Fast solar winds, possibly accompanied by a glancing coronal mass ejection, could result in aurora sightings across much of Scotland tonight.
Week ahead: A changeable week with rain, showers and brighter spells
The UK will experience a typically changeable spell of September weather this week, with the jet stream helping to steer a succession of weather systems across the country.
Weekly weather quiz September 4: 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.
Weekend weather: Fine on Saturday before a wet, windy and warm Sunday
Largely fine and settled weekend weather is expected across much of the UK before conditions change markedly on Sunday.
Summer 1976 and Summer 2026: two remarkable Summers, fifty years apart
Fifty years separate the summer of 1976 from the summer of 2026, yet both have become defining weather stories of their time.
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