Birling Gap (Beach) (East Sussex) weather
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Here are our top tips to keep you, your friends and family safe at the beach with links to Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and Met Office advice.
- Head to a lifeguarded beach; check the RNLI lifeguarded beach tool
- Follow RNLI Float to Live advice if you find yourself struggling in the water
- Know what to do if you get caught in a rip current (RNLI)
- Check the tide times to avoid getting cut off by the tide coming in
- Call 999 and ask for the coastguard in an emergency
- Learn more about staying safe at the beach
Forecast days
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Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 1 degrees Celsius. Sunny. Sunrise: 07:28; Sunset: 16:59. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 1 degrees Celsius. Sunny. Sunrise: 07:28; Sunset: 16:59. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Tuesday 7 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: -1 degrees Celsius. Clear. Sunrise: 07:26; Sunset: 17:01. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Tuesday 7 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: -1 degrees Celsius. Clear. Sunrise: 07:26; Sunset: 17:01. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Wednesday 8 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 1 degrees Celsius. Clear. Sunrise: 07:25; Sunset: 17:03. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Wednesday 8 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 1 degrees Celsius. Clear. Sunrise: 07:25; Sunset: 17:03. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Thursday 9 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 3 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: 07:23; Sunset: 17:04. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Thursday 9 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 3 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: 07:23; Sunset: 17:04. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Friday 10 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: 07:21; Sunset: 17:06. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Friday 10 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: 07:21; Sunset: 17:06. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Saturday 11 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius. Overcast changing to mist by late morning. Sunrise: 07:20; Sunset: 17:08. UV: Low;Saturday 11 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius. Overcast changing to mist by late morning. Sunrise: 07:20; Sunset: 17:08. UV: Low;
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Sunday 12 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 3 degrees Celsius. Clear changing to partly cloudy by nighttime. Sunrise: 07:18; Sunset: 17:10. UV: Low;Sunday 12 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 3 degrees Celsius. Clear changing to partly cloudy by nighttime. Sunrise: 07:18; Sunset: 17:10. UV: Low;
Seven day forecast for Birling Gap (Beach)
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<5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
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8°
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7°
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5°
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5°
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7° | 8° | 7° | 5° | 4° | 2° | 1° | 1° | 0° | 0° | 0° |
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NE
4
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NE
4
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ESE
5
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ESE
6
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E
5
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ENE
6
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E
7
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ENE
7
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E
8
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ENE
7
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ENE
7
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6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
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G | G | G | G | G | G | M | M | M | M | M |
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Humidity
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71% | 67% | 70% | 79% | 87% | 89% | 91% | 92% | 90% | 91% | 90% |
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UV
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1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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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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2°
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2°
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2°
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1°
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1°
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2°
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4°
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5°
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6°
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6°
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7°
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7°
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7°
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6°
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4°
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1°
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-1° | -1° | -1° | -1° | -2° | -2° | -2° | -1° | -1° | 1° | 2° | 3° | 4° | 4° | 4° | 4° | 3° | 1° | 0° | -1° | -1° | -2° | -2° | -2° |
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ENE
6
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NE
6
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6
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6
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6
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ENE
7
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6
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NE
6
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ENE
6
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ENE
7
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ENE
8
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E
9
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9
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9
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ENE
9
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9
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8
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E
8
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8
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ENE
8
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ENE
6
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6
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6
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6
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11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
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M | M | M | M | M | M | M | M | M | M | M | G | G | G | VG | VG | VG | G | G | G | M | M | M | M |
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Humidity
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92% | 93% | 92% | 92% | 92% | 91% | 92% | 91% | 89% | 84% | 78% | 75% | 72% | 70% | 70% | 69% | 74% | 80% | 84% | 86% | 90% | 93% | 91% | 90% |
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UV
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- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Chance of precipitation
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<5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
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1°
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0°
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0°
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2°
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6°
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6°
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2°
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2°
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-2° | -3° | -3° | 0° | 4° | 4° | -1° | -1° |
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ENE
6
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NE
5
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NE
5
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ENE
4
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SE
6
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SSE
6
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6
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SSW
6
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8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 |
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M | M | M | M | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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88% | 91% | 91% | 88% | 71% | 61% | 81% | 83% |
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UV
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Chance of precipitation
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<5% | <5% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
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2°
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2°
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3°
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5°
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8°
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6°
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-1° | -1° | 0° | 3° | 5° | 6° | 4° | 2° |
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WSW
6
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7
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8
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8
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8
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WNW
7
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WNW
7
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WNW
7
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10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
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VG | VG | VG | VG | G | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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89% | 90% | 90% | 88% | 84% | 84% | 90% | 90% |
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UV
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- | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
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Chance of precipitation
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10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
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3°
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3°
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4°
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6°
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8°
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0° | 0° | 1° | 3° | 6° | 6° | 3° | 2° |
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WNW
7
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W
8
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8
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WSW
9
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WSW
11
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WSW
12
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WSW
10
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WSW
10
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11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 |
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VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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91% | 91% | 90% | 86% | 76% | 75% | 89% | 91% |
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UV
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- | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
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Chance of precipitation
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10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
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2° | 3° | 3° | 4° |
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WSW
10
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WSW
9
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WSW
8
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WSW
7
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16 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
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VG | G | G | P |
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Humidity
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92% | 91% | 93% | 93% |
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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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Chance of precipitation
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<5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
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6°
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5°
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5°
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6°
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8°
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6°
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6°
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4° | 3° | 3° | 4° | 6° | 6° | 4° | 4° |
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SSW
6
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SW
6
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SW
5
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SSW
6
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S
7
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7
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SSE
6
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SSE
6
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9 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 10 |
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G | M | M | VG | VG | G | G | G |
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Humidity
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95% | 96% | 97% | 90% | 80% | 82% | 91% | 93% |
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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.
This infotext below is to be decided
The arrow shows the direction the wind is blowing. The graphic behind the arrow shows the angle of beach relative to the wind direction.
The number below shows 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.
London & South East England weather forecast
Headline:
Fine weather by day, cold and frosty at night.
Today:
A chilly start to Monday with a widespread frost and some freezing fog. A bright and sunny morning will help clear this, and with light winds it should feel comfortable enough out and about. Temperatures again dropping into the evening. Maximum temperature 8 °C.
Tonight:
A dry and clear night will see another widespread frost, with areas of freezing fog forming through the early hours. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
Tuesday:
Overnight frost and fog will gradually lift on Tuesday morning to leave another fine day with plenty of sunshine. Maximum temperature 8 °C.
Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:
Overnight frost and fog clearing Wednesday morning to give a fine day. Cloudier through Thursday and Friday with some light rain at times.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
On Friday, cloud and rain are expected in northern areas, accompanied by windy conditions, with a risk of coastal gales and fog overnight. Southern areas will be mainly dry and brighter with lighter wind, although some drizzle is possible at times in western areas. Into the weekend high pressure in the southeast and low pressure in the northwest will lead to a continuation of this north to south split in conditions across the UK. For the rest of the period, there will likely be a continuation of predominantly dry and settled weather across most parts of the UK, especially the south. Some rain and strong winds are likely in the northwest at times. Temperatures overall likely to be close to average.
Updated:
During the period, generally settled weather conditions are expected across the UK. Frontal systems bringing rain and strong winds are expected in the northwest, perhaps spreading further into the southeast at times, although much of the south and southeast may stay largely dry. Temperatures overall will be above normal, with a small chance of colder conditions.
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