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BlogWeekly weather quiz, June 19: 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: Temperatures rising into the weekendA notable warm-up is set to take hold across the UK this weekend, with temperatures climbing as we move from Saturday into Sunday and beyond into early next week.Read more -
BlogPollen forecast: Is pollen worse this year?Pollen levels are set to increase across many parts of the UK over the coming days, dominated by grass pollen levels with weed pollen also present.Read more
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.
April 2026 weather quiz: Test your knowledge
April 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.
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.
Deep Dive: extreme rainfall, spring frost and a dry April
From extreme rainfall affecting southern Africa to chilly nights and the return of frost risk in the UK, the weather this week highlights just how varied conditions can be at this time of year.
Week ahead: Unsettled start but warming towards the end of the week
The week ahead brings a marked change in conditions, with colder air moving south across the UK during the middle of the week.
May Bank Holiday weather extremes
The May Bank Holiday often hints at the transition from spring towards summer, but the long-term weather records show that variety is the defining feature.
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