Temperatures rise as the heat plume arrives

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[Published 07:00 11/08/2024]

Fair weather in the Chilterns. Posted by Brian Gaze

Sunday is expected to be dry in all areas and it will become very warm in the southern half of the UK. Tomorrow is likely to be the hottest day of the year so far with temperatures peaking at 34°C or even 35°C. High humidity levels will accompany the heat, creating uncomfortable conditions. (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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Dry weather is expected across the UK today. Cloud amounts vary, but bright periods develop widely and it will feel very warm in the sun. 

Temperatures range from 18°C in the far north west to 29°C in locally in the south. Check the weather radar for the most up to date view.

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UK Met UKV, Sunday 11th August [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Tonight, outbreaks of rain push northeastwards across Northern Ireland and Scotland. In England and Wales it remains dry and very muggy. 

Tomorrow, rain in Scotland steadily clears eastwards, but it may remain wet in the east until the late afternoon. The rest of the UK has a fine day and there is the potential for it to be the hottest day of the year so far. Temperatures could reach 34°C in one or two locations, with values reaching or exceeding 30°C quite widely in England.

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UK Met UKV, Monday 12th August [Tap animation to toggle cities]

More changeable outlook

Temperatures will be dipping from Tuesday onwards, although it is likely to still be quite warm in southern and central regions. There is a risk of thundery downpours or longer spells of rain, mostly in the north and west. In southern and eastern counties amounts of rain are likely to remain small on the whole, although the risk of a few thunderstorms in there areas isn't discounted.

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GFS, overview for Tue 13th Aug - Thu 15th Aug


Yesterday's temperatures

The temperature league tables are for Saturday 10th August 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, 26°C
  • La Heve, 26°C
  • Cherbourg / Maupertus, 25°C
  • Jersey Airport, 25°C
  • Southend-On-Sea, 25°C
  • Northolt, 25°C
  • Coningsby Royal Air Force Base, 24°C
  • Mildenhall Royal Air Force Base, 24°C
  • Fairford Royal Air Force Base, 24°C
  • Brize Norton, 24°C
  • Exeter Airport, 24°C
  • Benson, 24°C
  • East Midlands, 24°C
  • Humberside, 24°C
  • London / Gatwick Airport, 24°C

Lowest temperatures

  • Spadeadam, 10°C
  • Tain Range, 10°C
  • Belfast / Aldergrove Airport, 10°C
  • Dublin Airport, 11°C
  • Topcliffe Royal Air Force Base, 11°C
  • Aberdeen / Dyce, 11°C
  • Inverness / Dalcross, 11°C
  • Edinburgh Airport, 11°C
  • Prestwick Airport, 11°C
  • Stornoway, 12°C
  • Islay, 12°C
  • Glasgow Airport, 12°C
  • Kirkwall Airport, 12°C
  • Sumburgh Cape, 12°C
  • Wick, 12°C

Current temperatures 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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Fair weather in the Chilterns. Posted by Brian Gaze

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