Fine and warm weather in most of the UK

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[Published 06:20 17/09/2024]

The Needles on an exceptionally hot September day. Posted by Brian Gaze

Most of the UK has more fine weather today, and temperatures continue to rise. This pattern is expected to continue tomorrow and Thursday, which is likely to be the warmest day of the week. By Friday, the risk of heavy showers begins to increase in the south. (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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High pressure will bring another fine and warm day to most of the UK. The exceptions are northern and western areas of Scotland, where there will be more cloud and the risk of drizzly rain at times.

Temperatures range from 17°C to 23°C, with some of the highest values in eastern Scotland. Check the weather radar for the most up to date view.

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UK Met UKV, Tuesday 17th September [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Tonight it remains dry across the UK. Mist and fog could form in central and northern areas by the morning.

Tomorrow a repeat performance is expected. The dry weather continues across the UK and temperatures are likely to be a little higher than today's. In the south it will be quite windy.

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UK Met UKV, Wednesday 18th September [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Heavy showers in the south

Thursday could be the warmest day of the week, with sunshine in all areas. However, there's an increasing risk of heavy showers and thunderstorms in southern and central regions from Friday through the weekend. In the north, it's likely to remain mostly dry and quite warm.

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GFS, overview for Thu 19th Sep - Sat 21st Sep


Yesterday's temperatures

The temperature league tables are for Monday 16th September 2024. Please note that our database does not include data from all of the official reporting stations in the UK.


Highest temperatures

  • Shannon Airport, 22°C
  • Southend-On-Sea, 21°C
  • Exeter Airport, 21°C
  • Lakenheath Royal Air Force Base, 21°C
  • Wattisham, 20°C
  • Benson, 20°C
  • Lydd Airport, 20°C
  • Yeovilton, 20°C
  • Shoreham Airport, 20°C
  • London / Gatwick Airport, 20°C
  • London City Airport, 20°C
  • Farnborough, 20°C
  • London / Heathrow Airport, 20°C
  • Eglinton / Londonderr, 20°C
  • Staverton Private, 20°C

Lowest temperatures

  • Topcliffe Royal Air Force Base, 2°C
  • Aberdeen / Dyce, 3°C
  • Spadeadam, 4°C
  • Tees-Side, 5°C
  • Glasgow Airport, 5°C
  • Leeming, 5°C
  • Islay, 5°C
  • Belfast / Aldergrove Airport, 5°C
  • Marham, 6°C
  • Birmingham / Airport, 6°C
  • Prestwick Airport, 6°C
  • Stornoway, 6°C
  • Leuchars, 6°C
  • Lakenheath Royal Air Force Base, 6°C
  • Edinburgh Airport, 6°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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The Needles on an exceptionally hot September day. Posted by Brian Gaze

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