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• 2022: sixth warmest year on record globally

  2022 is the ninth year in succession that has equalled or exceeded 1.0 °C above the pre-industrial period (1850-1900).  The global average temperature for 2022 was 1.16 °C above the pre-industrial baseline; 0.04 °C warmer than the value for 2021. This places 2022 nominally the sixth warmest year

• Statistics for April 2017

  Overall it has been a sunny and warm April for many, however the last weekend in the month saw heavy rainfall for parts of the country, bringing about a change to the end of month statistics.

  were in Edinburgh (Gogarbank at only 3.2 mm and Botanic Gardens with 4 mm – 7% and 10% of average respectively), closely followed by London (Hampton at  3.8 mm and St James park at 4.2mm, both 9% of average). It was a mild month overall with a notable warm spell early in the month, but some cold

• uk_monthly_climate_summary_201806.pdf

  most areas were sunny and increasingly warm, with numerous locations exceeding 30 °C from the 25th onwards. Some southern areas saw very little rain throughout this month, with less than 2 mm at numerous stations. The provisional UK mean temperature was 14.8 °C, which is 1.8 °C above the 1981-2010

• uk_monthly_climate_summary_201806pdf

  most areas were sunny and increasingly warm, with numerous locations exceeding 30 °C from the 25th onwards. Some southern areas saw very little rain throughout this month, with less than 2 mm at numerous stations. The provisional UK mean temperature was 14.8 °C, which is 1.8 °C above the 1981-2010

• Network of warnings for snow and ice remain in force

  slips, falls and the need for medical attention. "If heating your home is a challenge, try and stay warm in the room or place you will spend most of your time by wearing layered clothing, taking warm drinks and food with some regular movement to help with circulation and keeping your muscles active

• Warnings updated as cold weather continues

  temperatures and the potential for snow and ice in places, there are a number of simple steps you can take to prepare your home, garden, or business for the winter weather. Our WeatherReady pages provide expert seasonal advice from carefully selected organisations to help keep you and your property

• Amber warning issued as cold weather continues

  in places, there are a number of simple steps you can take to prepare your home, garden, or business for the winter weather. Our WeatherReady pages provide expert seasonal advice from carefully selected organisations to help keep you and your property safe, from steps to prevent sub-zero temperatures

• Met Office employee becomes world's first digital accessibility apprenticeship graduate

  Adam who joined the Met Office in September 2022 as a Specialist Apprentice in Digital Accessibility, officially completed the apprenticeship programme this month, achieving a Distinction. He now continues his career at the Met Office, applying his specialist skills to ensure digital services

• New report on the state of global climate in 2019

  The 30th edition of the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society is a peer-reviewed report with contributions from climate scientists around the world, including from the Met Office. The latest BAMS report includes the following headlines: Each decade since 1980 has been successively warmer

• Cold weather to grip the UK with risk of snow and gales

  for snow and ice, the Met Office’s WeatherReady campaign offers practical advice to help you prepare your home, garden, and daily routines for winter weather.  Read: 5 tips for staying safe in snow Read: 4 tips for staying safe in ice Read: Keeping your home warm this winter Read: How cold weather affects