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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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Today. Maximum daytime temperature: -1 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: -4 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to cloudy in the afternoon. Sunrise: 08:41; Sunset: 15:41. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Tuesday 6 December. Maximum daytime temperature: -3 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: -6 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: 08:43; Sunset: 15:40. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Wednesday 7 December. Maximum daytime temperature: -5 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: -12 degrees Celsius. Light snow. Sunrise: 08:44; Sunset: 15:40. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Thursday 8 December. Maximum daytime temperature: -6 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: -10 degrees Celsius. Light snow showers changing to cloudy in the afternoon. Sunrise: 08:46; Sunset: 15:39. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Friday 9 December. Maximum daytime temperature: -5 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: -11 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light snow by lunchtime. Sunrise: 08:47; Sunset: 15:39. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Saturday 10 December. Maximum daytime temperature: -5 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: -11 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime. Sunrise: 08:48; Sunset: 15:38. UV: Low;
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Sunday 11 December. Maximum daytime temperature: -5 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: -11 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to clear by late morning. Sunrise: 08:50; Sunset: 15:38. UV: Low;
Seven day forecast for Ciste Dhubh
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18
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16
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NNE
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NNE
21
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NNE
21
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NNE
21
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NNE
24
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NNE
21
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NNE
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NNE
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N
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N
20
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N
20
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20
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N
21
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N
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NNW
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NNW
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NNW
18
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NW
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NW
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WNW
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Humidity
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96% | 98% | 99% | 98% | 99% | 99% | 99% | 98% |
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97% | 97% | 98% | 98% | 98% | 96% | 99% | 99% |
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100% | 99% | 99% | 99% | 96% | 97% | 99% | 99% |
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Humidity
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99% | 99% | 99% | 99% | 95% | 95% | 98% | 98% |
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SW
9
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SSE
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SSE
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SSE
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99% | 99% | 99% | 99% | 94% | 95% | 99% | 99% |
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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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Highlands & Eilean Siar weather forecast
Headline:
South dry with sunny spells, north cloudier with patchy rain.
Today:
A mostly dry morning with sunny spells, the best of these towards Lochaber and Skye. Cloud increasing across Caithness and Sutherland towards midday with patchy rain here this afternoon, while the south remains dry with sunny spells. Mainly light winds. Maximum temperature 8 °C.
Tonight:
Rather cloudy in north and Outer Hebrides with patchy rain giving way to scattered showers as northerly winds freshen. The south dry with clear spells, light winds and a frost. Minimum temperature -2 °C.
Tuesday:
Showers continue across the north and Outer Hebrides with brief sunny spells. More sunshine for southern parts but a few showers possible on the freshening northerly wind. Maximum temperature 7 °C.
Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:
Cold with frequent wintry showers, snow to low levels at times, the showers may merge to give some longer spells of sleet and snow. Best of the sunshine in south.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
It is expected to remain cold on Friday, with occasional showers especially in the north near the coasts, these likely falling as sleet or snow. Many inland areas will remain fine and dry, especially in the south. Into the weekend, conditions remain cold, with wintry showers mainly affecting windward coasts, any accumulations of snow away from northern Scotland likely confined to higher hills. Many inland areas could well stay fine and dry throughout although there will be some sharp overnight frosts along with the odd patch of freezing fog which could be slow to clear. Some bands of rain may push into the south after the weekend, possibly wintry, especially over higher ground. Temperatures remaining cold throughout with a chance of a short spell of very cold weather.
Updated:
It remains uncertain in the second half of December, but the signal for below average temperatures does weaken, especially in southern and western areas, where it could also be wetter and windier at times, with the north and east most likely to hold on to colder conditions for longest. Any transition between the cold and mild conditions would bring a risk of rain, with sleet and snow especially over the hills.
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