Brighter and showery conditions returning

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[Published 06:15 16/07/2024]

Fine weather at last. Posted by Brian Gaze

Outbreaks of rain clear eastwards today leaving brighter and showery conditions in their wake. During the next few days there should be a lot of dry weather in southern and eastern counties, and it is set to become significantly warmer than recently. By the weekend a more unsettled pattern may be sinking southwards again, but forecast details are uncertain. (If you would like to browse the website without adverts and contribute to its ongoing development, explore the payment options, see below)


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Issued 16th July 2024

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Outbreaks of rain in central areas of Britain clear eastwards by the early afternoon. All regions then have sunny spells, but there will be heavy showers too. The worst of them are likely in central and eastern counties, the west and Northern Ireland remain drier.

Temperatures range from 16°C to 21°C. Check the weather radar for the most up to date view.

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UK Met UKV, Tuesday 16th July [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Tonight the showers fade away to leave dry conditions across the vast bulk of the UK. However, patchy outbreaks of rain could push into western Scotland by the morning.

Tomorrow, is looking dry, bright and quite warm in most areas. In southern and central counties temperatures may reach 24°C. The exception is likely to be the far north west where thicker cloud could continue to bring light bursts of rain.

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UK Met UKV, Wednesday 17th July [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Possibly very warm for a time

The following days see a change in the weather. Southern and central regions will often be dry, sunny and warm. By Friday temperatures could reach 27°C in the south east. in the north and particularly the north west conditions remain more mixed, with outbreaks of rain at times. By the weekend things become more uncertain, but unsettled weather could be extending southwards once again.

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Yesterday's temperatures

The temperature league tables are for Monday 15th July 2024. Please note that our database does not include data from all of the official reporting stations in the UK.


Highest temperatures

  • London City Airport, 22°C
  • Lydd Airport, 22°C
  • Humberside, 22°C
  • Woodvale, 22°C
  • Norwich Weather Centre, 22°C
  • Lakenheath Royal Air Force Base, 22°C
  • Leeming, 22°C
  • Topcliffe Royal Air Force Base, 22°C
  • Marham, 22°C
  • La Heve, 22°C
  • Cherbourg / Maupertus, 21°C
  • Waddington, 21°C
  • Manchester Airport, 21°C
  • Cranwell, 21°C
  • Mildenhall Royal Air Force Base, 21°C

Lowest temperatures

  • Benson, 8°C
  • Dublin Airport, 8°C
  • Belfast / Aldergrove Airport, 8°C
  • Birmingham / Airport, 8°C
  • Farnborough, 8°C
  • London / Gatwick Airport, 9°C
  • Shawbury, 9°C
  • Brize Norton, 9°C
  • Odiham, 9°C
  • Middle Wallop, 9°C
  • Lakenheath Royal Air Force Base, 9°C
  • Stansted Airport, 9°C
  • Tain Range, 9°C
  • Kinloss, 9°C
  • Benbecula, 10°C

Current temperature s vs Historical averages

Check the CET tracker for the latest information on how this month's temperatures compare to the Central England Temperature averages for 1961-1990, 1971-2000, 1981-2010, 1991-2020, and 1659-2020.


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