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BlogUK heatwaves: How the records tell a changing storyHeatwaves are a familiar feature of UK summers, but the way they are recorded and understood has changed over time.Read more -
BlogWeekly weather quiz August 7: 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 -
Blog10-day trend: Warm sunshine returns, but significant rain remains elusive for someAfter an exceptionally dry July for many parts of England and Wales, attention is turning to whether any meaningful rainfall is on the horizon.Read more
Festival forecast: Sunshine for many as festival season continues
Festivalgoers heading to events across the UK this week can look forward to largely favourable conditions, with plenty of dry weather, sunny spells and temperatures close to or slightly above average for the time of year.
July 2026 weather stats: A county breakdown
July 2026 was a remarkable month across the UK, and a closer look at county-level statistics shows just how widespread the warmth and sunshine were, but also how uneven the rainfall was.
Deep dive: July’s remarkable weather and what comes next
July 2026 will be remembered as one of the most remarkable weather months in modern UK records.
Why has it been so dry recently?
After an exceptionally dry July for many, questions are understandably being asked about why rainfall has been so limited and whether there is any meaningful rain on the way.
Week ahead: A change in the weather, but not for everyone
After a notably dry, sunny and warm July for many parts of the UK, August is beginning with a more changeable pattern.
July 2026 weather stats: A regional breakdown
July 2026 will be remembered as a remarkable month for the UK's weather, bringing prolonged heat, exceptional sunshine and historically low rainfall to many areas.
New guide helps transport sector prepare for severe space weather
New guidance from the Met Office and the Department for Transport highlights how space weather can affect communications, navigation and other technologies used across the transport sector, helping operators better understand and prepare for potential impacts.
Weekly weather quiz July 31: 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: Sunshine and more seasonable temperatures
After a spell of notably hot weather for some parts of the UK, the first weekend of August is set to bring a return to more typical summer conditions.
Pollen forecast: Low levels across much of the UK
Pollen levels over the next five days will remain low across much of the UK
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