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the climatic changes that have made such extremes more frequent. The top ten hottest July days on record Coningsby, Lincolnshire recorded 40.3°C on July 19, 2022 Cambridge Botanical Garden, Cambridge recorded 38.7°C on July 25, 2019 Pitsford, Northamptonshire recorded 38.2°C on July 18, 2022 Heathrow

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

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

forecast says: Last week’s warmth saw temperatures rise to 29.3°C at Kew Gardens, making it the warmest day of the year so far. It did get cooler over the weekend but temperatures will rise again this week to slightly above average for many, exceeding 20°C for some, though not as warm as last week

. 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

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

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? 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