Discovering the U.K.

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Weather
The weather in the U.K. can be unpredictable, but it is rarely extreme. Regional climates in
the U.K. are influenced by proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. Northern Ireland, Wales, and
western areas of England and Scotland are usually more mild, wet, and windy than other
regions. Eastern areas are drier, cooler, and have the most daily and seasonal temperature
variations.
 Summer: June through
August. The average
temperature ranges from 9-
18ºC (48-64ºF). The
temperature can reach up to
30ºC (86ºF) on rare occasions
 Autumn: September through
November. This season’s
temperatures dip from the
summer and can range from
dry and mild to wet and windy
 Winter: December through
February. Average
temperatures in winter are 2-
7ºC (36-44ºF). On occasion,
the temperatures will drop
under 0ºC (32ºF)
 Spring: March through May.
Temperatures rise as the
rainfall begins to increase
Severe Weather Situations
As stated above, extreme weather in the U.K. is usually rare. Warnings are issued for five
different weather elements: rain, snow, ice, fog, and wind.
The National Severe Weather Warning Service is provided by the Met Office in the U.K.
Warnings are sent out on the television and radio, social media, and weather mobile apps.
Visit Met Office online for updates in your area:
 Severe Gales: This type of powerful wind activity, measured on the Beaufort Scale,
can cause damage to property
 Dense Fog: Dense fog can be extremely dangerous and makes travel very difficult. It
can drift rapidly and contain pockets of denser fog
 Floods: Flooding can be local, impacting a neighbourhood or community, or
regional, affecting entire river basins. Some floods develop slowly, over a period of
days; however, flash floods can develop quickly and without any visible signs of rain