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Mild autumn keeps 2022 on track to be warmest UK year
The UK would need a December of near-record cold weather to avoid 2022 being the warmest year on record for the UK, according to Met Office statistics.
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Forecast days
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Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: 08:22; Sunset: 16:02. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Friday 2 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: 08:24; Sunset: 16:01. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Saturday 3 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: 08:25; Sunset: 16:00. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Sunday 4 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime. Sunrise: 08:27; Sunset: 16:00. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Monday 5 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: 08:28; Sunset: 15:59. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Tuesday 6 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: 08:29; Sunset: 15:58. UV: Low;
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Wednesday 7 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: 08:31; Sunset: 15:58. UV: Low;
Seven day forecast for Carrickfergus
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SW
6
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6
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5
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5
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5
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4
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SSW
3
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14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 |
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G | G | G | G | G | G | G |
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Humidity
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83% | 84% | 83% | 83% | 81% | 82% | 82% |
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UV
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- | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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SSW
4
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S
5
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S
6
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S
8
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S
7
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S
5
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S
4
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S
4
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S
3
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S
3
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S
2
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3
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ESE
4
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ESE
6
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ESE
6
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ESE
7
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ESE
7
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ESE
6
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6
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SE
6
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ESE
5
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SE
5
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6
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SE
6
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13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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G | G | G | G | G | G | G | G | G | G | G | G | G | M | M | M | M | M | M | M | M | G | G | G |
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Humidity
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81% | 80% | 82% | 84% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 83% | 81% | 81% | 79% | 77% | 78% | 82% | 83% | 81% | 79% | 80% | 81% | 79% | 79% | 79% | 78% | 79% |
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- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 20% |
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9°
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8° | 7° | 6° | 6° | 6° | 6° | 5° | 4° |
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ESE
6
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SE
7
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ESE
9
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SE
8
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SE
8
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ESE
9
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ESE
10
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ESE
11
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11 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 18 |
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G | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | G |
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Humidity
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79% | 75% | 74% | 72% | 68% | 74% | 75% | 80% |
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UV
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- | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
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20% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
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ESE
12
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E
13
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14
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E
15
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16
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ENE
15
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15
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ENE
15
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20 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
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G | G | G | G | G | G | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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79% | 81% | 81% | 81% | 77% | 77% | 78% | 80% |
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UV
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- | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
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10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
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3° | 3° | 3° | 3° | 4° | 4° | 4° | 3° |
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ENE
15
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ENE
14
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ENE
14
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ENE
14
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ENE
14
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ENE
13
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ENE
14
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ENE
13
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23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
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VG | VG | G | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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79% | 80% | 80% | 79% | 75% | 75% | 77% | 78% |
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UV
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- | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
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NE
13
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NE
13
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NE
14
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15
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15
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NE
14
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NE
15
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15
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21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
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VG | G | G | G | G | G | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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78% | 78% | 79% | 79% | 76% | 76% | 77% | 77% |
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UV
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| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
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NE
15
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NE
15
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NE
15
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NE
15
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NE
15
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NNE
14
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NNE
15
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NNE
15
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24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
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VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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78% | 77% | 78% | 76% | 72% | 73% | 74% | 76% |
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UV
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Chance of precipitation represents how likely it is that rain (or other types of precipitation, such as sleet, snow, hail and drizzle) will fall from the sky at a certain time.
This number shows the air temperature for the time period. You can see the temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit by using the dropdown menu.
Feels like temperature considers other factors, such as wind speed and humidity. This gives you a better idea of how the temperature will actually feel at the time.
Wind gust shows the highest wind speed that you should encounter at that time, as winds peak and lull.
Strong winds are shown in bold for speeds of 29 mph or more.
The arrow shows the direction the wind is blowing. The letters show the direction the wind is blowing from (on a standard 16-point compass).
The number represents the average wind speed expected at that time.
Visibility measures the distance at which an object can be clearly seen.
| VP (Very Poor) | Less than 1 km |
| P (Poor) | 1.1 km to 4 km |
| M (Medium) | 4.1 km to 10 km |
| G (Good) | 10.1 km to 20 km |
| VG (Very Good) | 20.1 km to 40 km |
| E (Excellent) | Greater than 40 km |
Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air. If there is a lot of water vapour, the humidity will be high. The higher the percentage of humidity, the wetter it will feel outside.
UV exposure index and the protection required to help keep you safe:
No risk of UV - It’s safe to stay outside. Low - You can safely stay outside. Consider sunscreen in direct sunlight. Moderate - Take care during midday hours and do not spend too much time in the sun unprotected. Sunscreen advised. High - Seek shade during midday hours, cover up and wear sunscreen. Very high - Spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm. Shirt, sunscreen and hat are essential. Extreme - Avoid being outside during midday hours. Shirt, sunscreen and hat essential.
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Northern Ireland weather forecast
Headline:
Cloudy, morning rain in east, dry and brighter by afternoon.
Today:
An overcast start to the day with patchy rain and drizzle along eastern coasts soon clearing. Bright or sunny spells increase slowly through the afternoon. Maximum temperature 9 °C.
Tonight:
Most places will stay dry through tonight with clear periods during the evening. Cloud will increase across much of the area after midnight. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
Friday:
Friday will stay dry for most with sunny spells at times. Cloud will thicken across eastern parts during the afternoon. Maximum temperature 8 °C.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday:
Mostly dry weather with some brightness Saturday. Turning a little colder with bright spells Sunday and Monday when scattered showers in the east.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
On Tuesday, showers and rain are expected in the south, southeast and north of the UK. Moreover, Snow and heavy showers are then possible across high ground. Moderate winds are expected in most areas, locally strong in the north and perhaps south of the UK. For the rest of the period, high-pressure systems should dominate across the northwest and low-pressure systems are likely to persist in the southwest of the UK. As a result, occasional showers and moderate winds are expected throughout the rest of the period, especially around northern coasts, with more persistent rainfall likely in southern regions. Snow and snow showers are expected at times across high-ground areas. Temperatures are likely to be below normal through the period, possibly feeling rather cold.
Updated:
Confidence is low for this period, but overall settled and relatively dry weather is more likely than stormy weather. At this time of year frost and fog are common, and the chance of these, along with below-normal temperatures and spells of wintry precipitation, is slightly higher than usual. Conversely, heavy rain and strong winds are less likely than in a typical December.
Updated:
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