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at times, but increased in the last week of the month, reaching 18.7°C in Kew Gardens (London) on the 25th. However, the wet conditions remained for the entirety of the month. It was a wet month for many, with some counties including Angus, Dorset and Worcestershire seeing more than the full month's

disruption across parts of the Pennines, with 15cm of lying snow in Buxton, Derbyshire. Schools were closed for two days across Aberdeenshire in the aftermath of the storm. The National Trust reported the loss of many mature trees, including 50 trees at Bodnant Gardens, Conwy. The storm brought large

spell,” he said. As people in Kakamega wait for the rains to come, others have been using Echoka’s portable water tank trailer to fetch water for irrigation especially for vegetable gardens, while others use the same to fetch water for construction among other uses, earning the farmer up to $100

. Temperature extremes The warmest August Bank Holiday Monday on record for the UK and England was 33.2°C, recorded at both Heathrow (London) and Cambridge Botanic Garden on 26 August 2019, while Scotland’s highest was 25.6°C at Kelso (Roxburghshire) in 1984. Wales reached 26.5°C at Crossway (Gwent

a hosepipe ban as water levels in reservoirs and rivers were very low while demand for water was very high, affecting local gardeners and some industry. People in your area are keen to make sure they don’t have the same problems this time around. A cold snap has been forecast for your local area

as water levels in reservoirs and rivers were very low while demand for water was very high, affecting local gardeners and some industry. People in your area are keen to make sure they don’t have the same problems this time around. A cold snap has been forecast for your local area, with large amounts

have their benefits too. In urban landscapes trees along streets, or in gardens and parks can provide much-needed shade; helping to lower temperatures and protect people from heat and UV. The purple emperor butterfly is one of the UK’s most attractive woodland butterflies. Picture: Shutterstock “While

.   Temperatures increased in the third week briefly, before low pressure brought more unsettled weather. The last week of the month saw high pressure in charge, with the highest temperature of the year so far recorded on 30th of July with 32°C at Kew Gardens and Heathrow.   This will be the third spell

have exceeded the previous record of 38.7°C set at Cambridge University Botanic Gardens in July 2019. Following the first red warning for extreme heat – first announced last Friday – just before 1pm today, provisional data showed that Heathrow airport was the first station to breach 40°C. Nights

? Author: Press Office 13 May 2025 If you’ve been wondering when the next rain shower will arrive, you’re not alone. Across much of the UK, this spring has been unusually dry. While the sunshine has been welcome for many, it’s also raised concerns, particularly for farmers, gardeners, and anyone