UK climate and weather statistics

Climate averages

Station, district and regional averages and contoured maps for a wide range of weather elements for the periods 1961-90 and 1971-2000.
Climate averages

Extreme weather

Find out where the UK's highest recorded temperature was measured plus lots more facts and figures.
Extreme weather

Historic station data

Weather observations from a range of long-term stations.
Historic station data

These web pages are a source of information for those interested in the climate of the UK.

Those interested in climate change and predictions of future climates should also visit the Met Office Hadley Centre web pages.

Educational resources

Our Education web pages are designed to help teachers and pupils by extending their knowledge of weather and climate. Resources include online data, factsheets and teachers resources, plus activities and quizzes...
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UK last month

June 2008
Maximum, minimum and mean temperatures generally close to average across the UK. In terms of mean temperature, it was the coolest June since 2001 for the UK. Rainfall generally close to or above average across much of the UK, but below average across some southern and central areas of England. Sunshine duration close to average across much of the UK, but above average across the SW.

London St James's Park recorded a maximum temperature of 26.9 °C on the 9th. Tulloch Bridge (Highland) recorded a minimum temperature of -2.3 °C on the 24th. Capel Curig (Conwy) recorded 94.0 mm in the 48-hour period ending 0900 UTC on the 19th.

Monthly assessment | Contoured maps | Regional average

Weather and climate news

The weather and its impacts are seldom far from the news. Stay up to date with the latest recent interesting and unusual weather reports from across the UK.
News release archive
Recent noteworthy events