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Rain remains mostly in the north

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[Published 06:20 04/08/2026]

Tittesworth reservoir…the drought continues. Posted by toppiker60

Heavy showers will affect northern areas today, and there could also be a few in the south. The next few days will bring mixed conditions as cooler air spreads southwards, allowing temperatures to return much closer to average. However, it will remain completely dry across much of the south.


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North to south split

Heavy outbreaks of rain in the north steadily clear, but there will persist in northern Scotland into the evening. Heavy showers follow into other parts of the north, and a few are likely in southern Britain too. However, many places in the south and east remain dry and very warm or hot.

Temperatures range from 14°C in northern Scotland to 31°C in the south east. Check the weather radar for the most up to date view.

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UKV, Tuesday 4th August [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Tonight:
Showers continue in the north and west, perhaps merging to give longer spells of rain in Northern Ireland. Southern and central areas remain dry. 

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Tomorrow:
Showers continue in the north and west. A few may push southwards, but in southern and central areas it should be mostly dry and bright. Windy. Cooler and fresher than recently, though still warm in eastern England.

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UKV, Wednesday 5th August [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Thursday: Showers will be more scattered, with most places having a dry day. Temperatures will be close to the norm.

Outlook: High pressure keeps it mostly dry in the south. In the north it's a changeable picture with showers or longer  spells of rain at times. Temperatures will often be quite close to the norm, but it could be warm at times in central and eastern counties.

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Yesterday's temperatures

The temperature league tables are for Monday 3rd August 2026. Please note that our database does not include data from all of the official reporting stations in the UK.


Highest temperatures

  • Staverton Private, 33°C
  • Farnborough, 33°C
  • Benson, 33°C
  • Northolt, 33°C
  • La Heve, 33°C
  • Fairford Royal Air Force Base, 32°C
  • Brize Norton, 32°C
  • Odiham, 32°C
  • London / Heathrow Airport, 32°C
  • London / Gatwick Airport, 32°C
  • Boscombe Down, 31°C
  • Luton Airport, 31°C
  • Southampton / Weather Centre, 31°C
  • Middle Wallop, 31°C
  • Cambridge, 31°C

Lowest temperatures

  • Benbecula, 7°C
  • Kinloss, 7°C
  • Lossiemouth, 7°C
  • Stornoway, 8°C
  • Wick, 8°C
  • Inverness / Dalcross, 8°C
  • Kirkwall Airport, 9°C
  • Tain Range, 9°C
  • Exeter Airport, 9°C
  • Yeovilton, 10°C
  • Southampton / Weather Centre, 10°C
  • Sumburgh Cape, 11°C
  • Glasgow Airport, 11°C
  • Edinburgh Airport, 12°C
  • Aberdeen / Dyce, 12°C

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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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Tittesworth reservoir. The drought continues.. Posted by toppiker60

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