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Cold weather with snow
With cold air from the Arctic crossing the UK a number of national severe weather warnings for snow and ice have been issued.
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Forecast days
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Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: -1 degrees Celsius. Clear. Sunrise: 07:52; Sunset: 15:53. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Thursday 8 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 3 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: -3 degrees Celsius. Clear. Sunrise: 07:53; Sunset: 15:53. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Friday 9 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 3 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: -2 degrees Celsius. Overcast changing to sunny by lunchtime. Sunrise: 07:54; Sunset: 15:53. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Saturday 10 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 3 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: -2 degrees Celsius. Clear changing to partly cloudy by early evening. Sunrise: 07:55; Sunset: 15:52. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Sunday 11 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 2 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: -2 degrees Celsius. Fog changing to overcast by lunchtime. Sunrise: 07:56; Sunset: 15:52. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Monday 12 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 3 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 1 degrees Celsius. Fog changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime. Sunrise: 07:57; Sunset: 15:52. UV: Low;
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Tuesday 13 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 1 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: 07:58; Sunset: 15:52. UV: Low;
Seven day forecast for Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
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Chance of precipitation
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<5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
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3°
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3°
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2°
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1°
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1°
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0°
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1° | 0° | -1° | -1° | -1° | -2° |
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NW
6
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NW
6
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5
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WNW
5
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WNW
4
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4
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13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
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G | M | M | M | M | M |
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Humidity
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81% | 85% | 85% | 84% | 86% | 88% |
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UV
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- | - | - | - | - | - |
| Time | 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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<5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
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0°
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0°
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0°
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0°
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0°
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0°
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0°
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0°
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0°
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1°
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2°
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2°
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3°
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3°
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2°
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1°
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1°
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0°
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-1°
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-1°
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-1°
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-2°
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-2°
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-2° | -2° | -2° | -2° | -2° | -2° | -2° | -2° | -2° | -2° | -1° | -1° | 0° | 0° | 0° | 0° | -1° | -2° | -2° | -3° | -3° | -4° | -4° | -4° |
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W
4
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W
4
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WNW
4
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WNW
4
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WNW
4
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WNW
4
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WNW
4
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WNW
3
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WNW
4
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NW
4
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NW
4
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NNW
5
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NNW
5
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NNW
5
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NNW
6
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NW
5
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NW
4
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NW
4
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NW
4
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NW
4
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NW
4
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NW
4
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WNW
4
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WNW
4
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8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
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M | M | M | G | G | G | G | M | M | G | G | G | G | G | G | G | G | G | G | G | G | G | G | G |
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Humidity
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87% | 88% | 88% | 87% | 87% | 86% | 87% | 87% | 87% | 84% | 81% | 77% | 72% | 69% | 68% | 70% | 76% | 79% | 80% | 81% | 82% | 83% | 85% | 83% |
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UV
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- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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<5% | 10% | 10% | 10% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
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-2°
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-1°
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-1°
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1°
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3°
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2°
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0°
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-1°
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-4° | -4° | -3° | -2° | 0° | 0° | -3° | -4° |
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WNW
4
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WNW
4
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WNW
4
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NW
4
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WNW
4
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WNW
4
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WNW
5
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5
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9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
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G | G | G | G | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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85% | 86% | 91% | 88% | 77% | 76% | 86% | 89% |
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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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Chance of precipitation
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<5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
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-2°
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-2°
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-2°
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-1°
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2°
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2°
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0°
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0°
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-4° | -5° | -5° | -4° | 0° | 0° | -2° | -3° |
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W
4
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W
4
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WSW
4
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WSW
4
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WSW
4
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WSW
4
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WSW
5
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WSW
4
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8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
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VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | G |
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Humidity
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91% | 92% | 93% | 92% | 82% | 84% | 89% | 92% |
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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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Chance of precipitation
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20% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 20% |
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-1°
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-1°
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-1°
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-1°
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0°
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1°
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0°
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-3° | -3° | -3° | -3° | -1° | -1° | -2° | -2° |
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WSW
4
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NW
3
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NNW
3
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WNW
3
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NW
3
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N
3
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NNW
4
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N
4
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7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
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P | VP | VP | VP | G | G | G | P |
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Humidity
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94% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 89% | 86% | 90% | 92% |
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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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Chance of precipitation
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20% | 20% | 20% | 10% | <5% | <5% | 10% | 10% |
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-1°
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-1°
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-1°
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-1°
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1°
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2°
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1°
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1°
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-3° | -3° | -4° | -3° | -1° | 0° | -2° | -2° |
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N
3
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N
4
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NNE
4
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ENE
4
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E
5
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6
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ENE
7
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ENE
7
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7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 |
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VP | VP | VP | P | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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93% | 92% | 91% | 90% | 83% | 78% | 80% | 81% |
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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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Chance of precipitation
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10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 20% |
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1°
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1°
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1°
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2°
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3°
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2°
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-2° | -3° | -3° | -3° | -2° | -1° | -2° | -2° |
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E
8
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ENE
9
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ENE
10
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ENE
11
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ENE
12
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ENE
12
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ENE
11
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ENE
11
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17 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
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VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | G | G |
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Humidity
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81% | 81% | 80% | 78% | 75% | 75% | 78% | 80% |
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UV
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- | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
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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London & South East England weather forecast
Headline:
Dry with clear spells overnight, and a widespread sharp frost.
This Evening and Tonight:
Dry and cold overnight. Cloud in the east gradually clearing, to give lengthy clear spells overnight. This will allow a widespread sharp frost to develop. Minimum temperature -5 °C.
Thursday:
A very cold day with temperatures struggling to rise much above freezing for many. Dry with often long sunny spells for most, although some patchy cloud likely through the morning. Maximum temperature 3 °C.
Outlook for Friday to Sunday:
Very cold, especially overnight with widespread frosts. Often sunny, however daytime temperatures remaining low. Dry for most, but a risk of isolated showers which may be wintry.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
Cold weather is expected to continue through the period, particularly in the north, although some milder spells are possible in southern regions. Wintry showers will mainly affect the north and northeast UK, with western and central areas remaining dry. A widespread, locally severe, frost is expected with the potential for freezing fog in places. While timing remains uncertain, areas of cloud, rain and stronger winds may progress into southwestern areas with potential for significant snowfall and freezing rain. Later in the period, cold weather with wintry showers is likely to continue in the north, with rain and strong wind likely in the south. Temperatures remaining cold to very cold, with occasional milder spells in the south.
Updated:
General themes remain uncertain for the rest of the period. Conditions may be widely changeable, with some spells of rain, and at times snow. These expected to be accompanied by strong winds, initially focused in southern parts, but affecting all areas at times. Colder and more settled conditions with occasional wintry showers could continue, particularly in the north. Temperatures gradually returning closer to average towards the end of December and start of January.
Updated:
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