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• Why frost can still occur in late Spring

  does occur. Why frost is still important in forecasts in May Although widespread frosts become less common as spring progresses, the conditions needed for frost can still develop. Clear skies, light winds and dry air under high pressure can combine to produce sharp overnight temperature drops, even

• 10-day trend: Unsettled and windy conditions on the way for Easter weekend

  . The wider picture The key driver of the weather over the coming days is a marked temperature contrast across the North Atlantic. Cold air over parts of Canada is pushing southwards, while much milder air lies further south. This sharp contrast is strengthening the jet stream and positioning it across

• 10-day trend: High pressure brings a quieter spell, but how long will it last?

  temperatures to drop sharply overnight, bringing chilly starts and the possibility of local frost in the coldest sheltered spots. Met Office presenter and meteorologist, Aidan McGivern, said: “The Atlantic will remain very active, with a powerful jet stream continuing to generate deep areas of low pressure

• Warmest spring on record for England and Wales – third warmest for UK

  Carlisle said: “May was a month of two distinct phases. After a relatively cool and unsettled start, conditions changed quickly, with high pressure allowing temperatures to rise sharply into an exceptional late-month heatwave.  “This led to temperatures reaching levels not previously recorded during

• Easter weather extremes: the records behind a famously changeable weekend

  . Easter Saturday has also brought heavy rain and strong winds, including 78.2mm of rain at Blaran in Argyll in 1972 and gusts of 81mph at Sumburgh and Kirkwall in 1992. READ MORE: Fool’s spring: why warm spells can be misleading Easter Sunday: sharp contrasts continue Easter Sunday continues the theme

• January weather extremes: a look back records from past events

  and 1971. Yet January’s warmth contrasts sharply with its capacity for severe cold. The lowest UK January temperature on record was –27.2°C, logged at Braemar, Aberdeenshire, on 10 January 1982. In England, the lowest minimum was –26.1°C at Newport, Shropshire, also in January 1982, a reminder

• November 2025 weather stats: A regional breakdown

  , with northern England experiencing 71% above average rainfall, its fifth wettest November since 1836, while southern England recorded 36% above average.  Temperatures were variable, starting unusually warm before dropping sharply after mid-month. England recorded its tenth warmest November on record

• Deep Dive: How does June 2026 compare with the summer of 1976?

  climate context The broader climate backdrop is also very different. In 1976, the heatwave stood out sharply against a run of relatively cool summers. This contrast made the event particularly memorable. In recent decades, however, much more of the climate record is dominated by above-average

• January 2026 weather stats: A regional breakdown

  also experienced significantly above‑average rainfall. East Anglia recorded 152% of average rainfall, and the Midlands reached 148%. England East and Northeast recorded 134%, while England Northwest and North Wales closed the month below average at 87%. Scotland saw sharp regional contrasts. While

• How accurate was the Met Office forecast during a record-laden spring?

  -day range.   Wind speed is assessed as accurate if it’s within five knots of the verifying observation and comes into sharp focus during the stormy winter season.  90% of 1-day wind speed forecasts in the season were accurate, with this remaining as high as 81% at the 5-day range.   Wind direction