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Bertwhistle
01 February 2018 14:48:29

Can I just draw attention back to this excellent data set Steve (Gusty) posted on here. 


https://www.timeanddate.com/sun/uk/london?month=1&year=2018


In London, the sun's maximum angle of elevation has now risen from 15.1 at the solstice to 21.5 degrees today. One effect is that even as I type at nearly 3pm, the sun is still above the rooftops across the road.


 


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Bertwhistle
03 February 2018 14:28:34

1.6 yesterday in Reading.


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Larry Seinfeld
09 February 2018 10:38:50
picturesareme
09 February 2018 17:54:35


Meto have our first UV2 of the year forecast for Monday 12th Feb.


Originally Posted by: Larry Seinfeld 


We do to :)

Bertwhistle
10 February 2018 11:49:38


Meto have our first UV2 of the year forecast for Monday 12th Feb.


Originally Posted by: Larry Seinfeld 


That's good news Larry; Reading has been hovering around 1.5 for a few days; Lerwick only 1.1 at best. We too have a 2 forecast in bright sunshine on Monday, with a temperature of 7°C. With winds increasing to perhaps moderate SW by lunchtime, it might not feel too springy, but it'll certainly open the early bulb blooms and put a bit of colour in my face.


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Bertwhistle
11 February 2018 12:51:34

Reading 1.6 at noon.


Sun's elevation here- 25°- over 9° higher than the solstice. (ref via Gusty)


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forestedge
11 February 2018 16:04:36

UV max of 1.5 here today at 12.27.


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Bertwhistle
11 February 2018 17:20:17


UV max of 1.5 here today at 12.27.


Originally Posted by: forestedge 


Hi Roger


Not seen your posts for a while; do you think we'll get the promised 2 tomorrow?


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forestedge
11 February 2018 19:54:07


 


Hi Roger


Not seen your posts for a while; do you think we'll get the promised 2 tomorrow?


Originally Posted by: Bertwhistle 


Yes it is quite possible, I recorded 2.2 on 28th Oct and 1.9 on 29th Oct 2017 which is the same day the other side of the winter solstice.


The air is very clear but highest uv does not always correlate with this. You can check the uv level and solar graph on my website 


 


 


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Bertwhistle
12 February 2018 15:25:09

Reading still only managed 1.6 today. Still, Cyprus only just scraped 3. 


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forestedge
12 February 2018 17:01:10

UV 1.5 again today here, some high cloud around at lunchtime. 


 


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Bertwhistle
15 February 2018 15:48:11

Thought the sun had started to rose my face so checked Reading....1.9. Highest this year so far. We may have just snatched a 2 here.


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Gusty
15 February 2018 22:11:38

I've just noticed that I've picked up my first tinge of a healthier glow today. I'm frankly shocked as the earliest previous date for this to happen is circa 7th March.


A 90 minute ride on the bike by the sea between 13:05hrs and 14:50hrs appears to have done the trick on a day with virtually unbroken sunshine and some scattered cumulus at times.


Either my ageing (48 year old) skin is more susceptible to the sun now or today's UV levels are unusually higher than where they should be ? 


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forestedge
20 February 2018 16:03:21

Achieved a consistent 2.0 after midday today!


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Bertwhistle
20 February 2018 18:48:18


Achieved a consistent 2.0 after midday today!


Originally Posted by: forestedge 


That ties in well with Reading's 1.7 which was an up and down reading- sunny spells only.


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Bertwhistle
20 February 2018 18:51:20


I've just noticed that I've picked up my first tinge of a healthier glow today. I'm frankly shocked as the earliest previous date for this to happen is circa 7th March.


A 90 minute ride on the bike by the sea between 13:05hrs and 14:50hrs appears to have done the trick on a day with virtually unbroken sunshine and some scattered cumulus at times.


Either my ageing (48 year old) skin is more susceptible to the sun now or today's UV levels are unusually higher than where they should be ? 


Originally Posted by: Gusty 


Not just your youthful age Steve but the unbroken sunshine, by the sea (possible additional reflection) and right on the south coast. Sea air can at this time of year be clearer, due to fewer pollutants. Then there's the extra glow you get from the wind (on your bike). You'll be tanning  with the cold, clear stuff due before you get snowed in!


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Gusty
20 February 2018 18:59:24


 Not just your youthful age Steve but the unbroken sunshine, by the sea (possible additional reflection) and right on the south coast. Sea air can at this time of year be clearer, due to fewer pollutants. Then there's the extra glow you get from the wind (on your bike). You'll be tanning  with the cold, clear stuff due before you get snowed in!


Originally Posted by: Bertwhistle 


lol Bertie.  


Some nice albedo from the deep snow cover in any sunshine next week should bring the tan along nicely and give me the Spring alpine skier look ! 


Cycling may not be as easy though 


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picturesareme
22 February 2018 12:36:17
Friday is close to a forecasted 3 here I think as it has 3 consecutive hours at 2. 🙂
Bertwhistle
22 February 2018 20:08:11

Friday is close to a forecasted 3 here I think as it has 3 consecutive hours at 2. 🙂

Originally Posted by: picturesareme 


Trouble is, the arc of the sun near the zenith is very shallow (for an hour or two either side). Notwithstanding, if some of the 2s are rounded (eg from 2.4) it would be possible for a round to 3 (from 2.5)


 


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Bertwhistle
22 February 2018 20:09:55

Camborne just got a 2 yesterday, and a 1.9 today.


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Bertwhistle
23 February 2018 18:23:55

 


Reading 2.0 Right on the line! First proper one of the year.


London 1.5


Camborne 1.8


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LeedsLad123
24 February 2018 06:42:08
We have our first 2s in the Met Office forecast, for today and tomorrow. Might do a bit of tanning. 😉
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Bertwhistle
25 February 2018 18:51:34

2.o again in Reading, but on a 6 mile southerly-track walk in the Winchester area, my face rouged enough for the whole family to notice.


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Gusty
25 February 2018 19:23:47


2.o again in Reading, but on a 6 mile southerly-track walk in the Winchester area, my face rouged enough for the whole family to notice.


Originally Posted by: Bertwhistle 


Same here Bertie. The sun was strong enough to warm the inside of the car today despite driving at 70 mph on the motorway with an air temperature of 3c (37f).


Just goes to show how strong that sun is becoming as we approach March.


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Bertwhistle
27 February 2018 21:15:00

Snow showers or cloud it must have been that kept Reading's reading at 1.8 tops today. But the time is upon us- the accelerating curve is only weeks away.


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