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* Killowen, County Down 30.8 17 July 2021 27.1 19 July 2006 23* 30°C is a comparatively unusual occurrence in Northern Ireland, having been recorded (since 1961) in 2021, 2018, 2013, 2006, 1995, 1989, 1983 and 1976 – eight out of the last 60 years, of which half have occurred this century. July 2021 was the first time 31°C was reached in Northern Ireland. Author: Mike Kendon, Met Office National Climate Information Centre Last updated 06/08/2021

be why showers in summer are often heavier than in winter. As the climate continues to warm, the effect will increase, and heavy rainfall events are expected to become more common. The movement of weather patterns across the world For example, the position of the jet stream near the UK influences a lot

is likely to be the Arctic Dipole pattern which was active during July, and is often associated with severe Arctic sea ice melt. September Antarctic sea ice extent was the lowest on record by a very large margin at 16.80 million sq km, continuing a period of exceptionally low sea ice extent

Colin works on the development of observational near-surface temperature datasets and monitoring of the current state of the climate.

Areas of expertise Climate monitoring.  Dataset development. My Publications - Morice, C Current activities Colin works on the development of near-surface temperature datasets, with a focus on quantification of uncertainty in records of global and regional temperatures. His work is currently

falling in the month. Areas to the south and east were particularly dry, with Bedfordshire, Greater London and Essex all recording figures to put the month in their respective top five driest Februarys on record. At a county level, Essex had the least amount of rainfall with 3.5mm falling

The Met Office global temperature forecast suggests that 2018 will be another very warm year globally but is unlikely to be a new record due to a moderate La Niña in the Pacific.

the 1981–2010 long term average of 14.3 °C. Professor Adam Scaife, head of long-range prediction at the Met Office, said: “2018 will be very warm globally but is unlikely to exceed the recent record, set in 2016.” Graph showing global average temperature relative to the 1850–1900 baseline. The grey

average 1981–2010 average 2007–2016 average UK 7.1 °C 7.7 °C 8.1 °C England 7.8°C 8.5°C 8.9 °C Wales 7.3°C 8.0°C 8.3 °C Scotland 5.8°C 6.3°C 6.8 °C Northern Ireland 7.3°C 7.9°C 8.2 °C   Dr Mark McCarthy is the head of the Met Office’s National Climate Information Centre. Commenting on the changes

the UK since storm Eunice on 18 February 2022. Storm Jocelyn, named by the Irish meteorological service Met Éireann, was less severe for the UK overall, but wind gusts were still very strong across northern areas. Cairngorm Summit recorded a gust of 122Kt (140mph). Weather impacts Storm Isha brough

Met Office Board Summary 30 January 2018 � Minutes of the meeting held on 28 November 2017 were agreed to be an accurate record of the meeting. � The Board discussed the recent Cabinet Reshuffle and noted that Sam Gyimah MP was the new Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research

and widespread heavy rain on 3rd to 4th. Parts of central southern England and eastern Scotland recorded totals of 100mm or more in the first four days of the month, and on 3 October many weather stations recorded their wettest October day on record. The extensive nature of the rain resulted