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Hottest day of the year so far

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[Published 07:20 19/07/2024]

Frequent Flyer - A Buzzard Riding Thermals. Posted by JurassicCoast

Today could be the hottest day of the year so far. The target temperature is 30.3°C and a number of locations could beat it this afternoon. Cooler air will be returning southeastwards this weekend. (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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Light outbreaks of rain continue to be a risk today in the north west of the UK. In other areas it will be dry with sunny periods, the best of them are expected to be in central and eastern England where it will become hot. Today may be the hottest of the year so far, beating the 30.3°C recorded at Heathrow on 26th June.

Temperatures range from 18°C in the far north west to 31°C in central and south eastern areas. Check the weather radar for the most up to date view.

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UK Met UKV, Friday 19th July [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Tonight, heavy outbreaks of rain push into the north west and then the west more widely. Central and eastern Britain remains dry and muggy.

Tomorrow, heavy outbreaks of rain affect northern and western Britain. Central and eastern counties have sunny spells and it becomes very warm again. However, there is a risk of thundery showers developing in the afternoon.

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UK Met UKV, Saturday 20th July [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Cooler weather returns

The next few days are looking mixed. On Monday showery conditions are likely and temperatures will be close to the average. Tuesday and Wednesday could be mostly dry and warm in the southern half of the UK. In the north there is a greater risk of showers.

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GFS, overview for Sun 21st Jul - Tue 23rd Jul


Yesterday's temperatures

The temperature league tables are for Thursday 18th 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, 28°C
  • Lakenheath Royal Air Force Base, 28°C
  • Northolt, 28°C
  • Coningsby Royal Air Force Base, 27°C
  • Brize Norton, 27°C
  • Benson, 27°C
  • Cambridge, 27°C
  • Stansted Airport, 27°C
  • Farnborough, 27°C
  • London / Heathrow Airport, 27°C
  • Southend-On-Sea, 27°C
  • Lydd Airport, 27°C
  • Jersey Airport, 27°C
  • London / Gatwick Airport, 27°C
  • La Heve, 27°C

Lowest temperatures

  • Benson, 11°C
  • Middle Wallop, 11°C
  • Boscombe Down, 11°C
  • Benbecula, 11°C
  • Stornoway, 11°C
  • Stansted Airport, 12°C
  • Odiham, 12°C
  • Manchester Airport, 12°C
  • Shawbury, 12°C
  • Wick, 12°C
  • Islay, 12°C
  • Connaught, 12°C
  • London / Gatwick Airport, 12°C
  • Farnborough, 12°C
  • Lydd Airport, 12°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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Frequent Flyer - A Buzzard Riding Thermals. Posted by JurassicCoast

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