4.3 to the 27th

0.5c above the 61 to 90 average

0.4c below the 91 to 20 average

4.3 to the 28th

0.5c above the 61 to 90 average

0.4c below the 91 to 20 average

That's a little unusual. Means we really haven't seen any 'mild' weather at all this month.

And yet we could still end up very close to the 1990-2020 average (after a chilly first couple of weeks, too)

4.3 to the 29th

0.5c above the 61 to 90 average

0.4c below the 91 to 20 average

Would suggest, accounting for the cold start that the average day this month has been slightly above the long term average but well below any 'mild' threshold. Most January's these days seem to have a weak short cold spell (or two) and long strong mild spells for the rest. This month has been characterised by a complete lack of any mild spells at all.

EDIT: then again, looking at my temp record almost all daytime maxes have been below average but nightime minima have been generally above average with very low diurnal ranges. So maybe more to do with that.

To me it's been a pretty cold month. I reckon I've only hit double figures 3 times at the most. 🙂🙂🙂

4.3 to the 30th

0.5c above the 61 to 90 average

0.4c below the 91 to 20 average

https://www.theweatheroutlook.com/twodata/cet.aspx 

Interesting. January 2025 was colder here by most measures. Mean max, mean min, more frosts and lower minimum, in most cases by about 1C. Mainly because more night cloud and rain than 2025.

January 2025 is the 14th coldest since 1970. 

I believe this makes Windy Willow and Wallaw winners for the first month of the new year both with estimates of 4.3C according to the table on page 1 so well done to those 2 !

Thanks Lanky. Let's hope it's not another race to the bottom for me, from here onwards!

Well done to Wallaw too👍

(Here's hoping there's no adjustments!)

Hopefully not the last.

Congratulations to WindyWillow and Wallaw who win the month and share the honour of the top of the table - a virtual bottle of fizz is making it's way to you!

2026 CET Competition Leader Board

1.   WindyWillow        0.14

1.   Wallaw                  0.14

2.   Magda                  0.24

3.   GezM                    0.34

4.   Hungry Tiger         0.44

5.   Caz                        0.56

6.   Bolty                      0.64

6.   SaintSnow             0.64

7.   Lanky                     0.74

7.   Sussex snow M      0.74

8.   Spring Sun W D     0.76

9.   Rick M                    0.79

10. Domma                  0.81

11. Ally P Snowman     0.84

12. Snowshoe              0.92

13. redmoons              0.99

14. DingleRob             1.04

15. Scillydave              1.19

16. Grandad                1.34

17. Stormchaser          1.36

18. Dickieboy68          1.76

19. Kendalian              2.14

Reckon that's my one and only visit to the top 10 this year!

Looking on the bright side, I'm currently the only competitor who can't go down the table in February!