| Mildest January in 5 Years For N.I. | |
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| Mark (IWO) | February 7 2012, 01:26 PM Post #1 |
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The month began with very mild conditions, but a succession of active Atlantic depressions gave some stormy weather during the first week, with a major winter storm on 3rd affecting southern Scotland in particular. It was quieter in mid-month, with some low night-time temperatures, then rather more unsettled generally, with mainly westerly winds bringing weather fronts. A broad swathe of cold air spread in from the east at month’s end. The provisional mean UK temperature was 1.3 °C above the 1971-2000 average. It was the mildest January since 2008, significantly milder than those of 2009 to 2011. Rainfall exceeded the normal amount over parts of the north, particularly northern Scotland, but was less than 75% of normal widely in eastern and southern counties, some coastal fringes here receiving less than 50%. Sunshine was well above normal for most of the UK, the exceptions being Northern Ireland, parts of western Scotland and the Western Isles; for the UK as a whole this was provisionally the 4th sunniest January since 1929. A maximum temperature of 14.0 °C was recorded at Teignmouth (Devon) on the 18th. A minimum temperature of -10.5 °C was recorded at Aboyne (Aberdeenshire) early on the 16th. In the 24 hours ending at 0900 on the 12th, 64.8 mm of rain fell at Kinlochewe (Highland). A wind gust of 102 mph was recorded at Blackford Hill, Edinburgh on the 3rd. A snow depth of 8cm was measured at Aviemore (Highland) at 0900 on the 20th, and at Copley (County Durham) at 0900 on the 24th. Northern Ireland diary of highlights The month began with mild, but very stormy conditions. The westerly weather type, mild with rain at times, gradually gave way to a colder, more settled period around mid-month. The unsettled, breezy conditions resumed, with showers and bands of rain, until month end, which was fine but colder. Temperatures for the month were 1.5 °C above the 1971-2000 average, making it the mildest January since 2007, with notably few frosts. Rainfall and sunshine amounts were close to normal overall. 1st to 10th The 1st and 2nd saw moderate westerly winds and scattered showers. The 3rd was a stormy day with gale-force winds and squally showers, and a peak gust of 82 mph at Orlock Head (County Down). The 4th was a day of strong westerly winds and widespread rain, with 25 mm recorded at Lough Fea (County Londonderry) and a gust of 68 mph at Orlock Head. The 5th once again saw gale-force winds with a scattering of showers, with a gust of 70 mph recorded at Magilligan (County Londonderry). It was a bright start on 6th but light rain spread from the west during the morning, and, although 7th saw scattered light showers in the morning, these cleared to leave a bright afternoon. A band of light rain cleared to the east during the morning of 8th leaving a dull day with occasional drizzle. Patchy rain on 9th soon cleared to leave a dry and bright afternoon. The 10th was another dull day with patchy rain. 11th to 20th The 11th was a cloudy day, with patchy rain and drizzle spreading from the north-west during the afternoon. It was a windy start on 12th, with a gust of 59 mph at Orlock Head, but the winds eased during the morning to allow for a bright but cooler day, and after a chilly start the 13th was a dry but cold day with sunny spells. The cool, settled theme continued on 14th to 16th with dry but generally cloudy days. The 17th saw a change, with rain spreading from the west during the evening, which cleared by the morning of 18th leaving scattered showers for western areas. Another showery day on 19th, with snow on high ground, and fresh or strong north-westerly winds. The 20th was a wet day with a band of rain pushing north-east, clearing by early evening. 21st to 31st The 21st was a day of strong north-westerly winds and frequent showers, with a gust of 60 mph recorded at Killowen (County Down), and 22nd was another blustery day with more scattered showers and a gust of 58 mph at Orlock Head. The 23rd was a quieter day with winds easing, sunny spells and only a few scattered showers, whilst 24th was a generally dry but breezy day although a band of rain spread from the south-west later in the afternoon. The 25th was a mild but breezy day; however, rain spread in from the west during the afternoon, clearing overnight to give a colder day on 26th with scattered showers and snow for higher ground. The 27th was a day of frequent showers and although 28th started dry a band of rain moved in from the west during the morning to reach all parts during the day. The rain continued throughout 29th, but gradually eased on 30th and cleared to the west during the afternoon. The 31st was a dry but colder day with a south-easterly breeze. |
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