Outbreaks of rain southern Britain

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[Published 06:00 05/07/2024]

Summer downpour. Posted by Brian Gaze

Wet weather affects much of southern Britain today, but in central and northern areas it is a more showery picture. The weekend is looking mixed with further showers in much of the UK. Mostly unsettled conditions are expected to continue next week.  (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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An area of wet weather in southern counties clears eastwards this morning, but further heavy bursts of rain push in from the south west during the course of the afternoon. Central Britain should stay mostly dry with some bright spells. In the north there will sunny spells, but showers too and a few of them could be heavy in Scotland.

Temperatures range from 13°C in the far north west to 21°C in central counties. Check the weather radar for the most up to date view.

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UK Met UKV, Friday 5th July [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Tonight, heavy outbreaks of rain push northeastwards across much of southern and central Britain. Clearer conditions follow, but heavy showers push into Wales and the south west later on. Heavy showery spells of rain also affect central Scotland, but in other parts of the north it becomes mostly dry.

Tomorrow, showers or longer spells of rain are likely early on in southern and central regions, as well as parts of Scotland. However, as the day progresses bright intervals develop, with the showers becoming more scattered and lighter. Rather cool for July.

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UK Met UKV, Saturday 6th July [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Showers or longer spells of rain

The forecast remains mixed for the next few days. Sunday is looking showery and rather cool. The showers may become heavy and thundery at times. Next week further showers or longer spells of rain are likely. The wettest conditions will generally be in the west, but significant amounts of rain are possible in all regions. During wet spells temperatures will be on the low side for July.

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Yesterday's temperatures

The temperature league tables are for Thursday 4th July 2024. Please note that our database does not include data from all of the official reporting stations in the UK.


Highest temperatures

  • Bournemouth Airport, 21°C
  • London / Gatwick Airport, 21°C
  • London City Airport, 21°C
  • Southend-On-Sea, 21°C
  • Exeter Airport, 21°C
  • Northolt, 20°C
  • Wittering, 20°C
  • Holbeach, 20°C
  • Marham, 20°C
  • London / Heathrow Airport, 20°C
  • Shoreham Airport, 20°C
  • Southampton / Weather Centre, 20°C
  • Staverton Private, 20°C
  • Yeovilton, 20°C
  • Lakenheath Royal Air Force Base, 20°C

Lowest temperatures

  • Spadeadam, 7°C
  • Shawbury, 7°C
  • Wick, 7°C
  • Tain Range, 7°C
  • Cork Airport, 7°C
  • Cranwell, 8°C
  • Barkston Heath Royal Air Force Base, 8°C
  • Kinloss, 8°C
  • Leuchars, 8°C
  • Lossiemouth, 8°C
  • Stornoway, 8°C
  • Aberdeen / Dyce, 8°C
  • Inverness / Dalcross, 8°C
  • Kirkwall Airport, 8°C
  • Coningsby Royal Air Force Base, 8°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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Summer downpour. Posted by Brian Gaze

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