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& Wales sunshine value England & Wales sunshine value Year (hours per day) (total in hours) 20012.60 80.6 19622.10 65.1 20002.06 63.9 19461.90 58.9 19761.85 57.3 19671.82 56.4 The table below shows the initial December values (based on data available on 2 January 2002), the highest previous values/year
by the PWSCG with support from the Met Office. Funding The PWS is mainly funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) on behalf of Government. In addition, the Civil Aviation Authority also pays towards the service to underpin its services for UK and global aviation. Some research and development projects receive additional funding from other sources. The current total PWS funding is approximately £169.3 million per year.
of the UK, with rain dominating, confining snowfall to the highest elevations in the north. Nick Silkstone, deputy chief meteorologist, said: “During Monday and Tuesday we will see large rainfall totals across the high ground of western Britain. This rainfall combined with snowmelt will lead to a high
for longer. Temperatures are also on the rise as part of this change, possibly peaking at 16°C on Friday in the southeast, which is above average for the time of year. UK weekend weather Saturday will be a drier day for many, with rainfall totals much reduced, though those in the southeast will see
, with higher rates of rainfall but not total seasonal accumulations. This being a result of a warmer atmosphere having greater specific humidity and thus water capacity. Dr Kate Willett from the Met Office explains this further. As more water can be held as a gas in the atmosphere
focus of the article 3. Multi-country studies are not included in the review All 59 published articles were peer reviewed and written in English. Following a review of title, abstract and subject matter, a total of 16 articles were retained based on the inclusion-exclusion criteria. Most articles were
is directly engaged in subsistence farming, mostly integrated with livestock rearing. About 30 percent of Nepal’s total land area is used for agricultural purposes. The agriculture sector mainly consists of cropping, vegetable and fruit farming, and forestry activities. Altogether, this sector
interpretation of forecast data by users. This represents the total (cloud-to-cloud and cloud-to-ground) lightning flashes per square metre within the previous time period. The time period is described by “xxx” using the ISO 8601 standard for representing time period (e.g. “01H” = 1 hour, “15M” = 15
At any time different types of cloud at different heights above the ground may be visible from an observing station. To cater for such variability both the total cloud amount and partial cloud amounts are reported. Total cloud amount is the fraction of the sky covered by cloud of any type or height
. To cater for such variability both the total cloud amount and partial cloud amounts are reported. Total cloud amount is the fraction of the sky covered by cloud of any type or height above the ground. Partial cloud amount is the fraction of the sky covered by each type or layer of cloud
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