Not as cold overnight as expected (cloud acting as a blanket ), but a frost nonetheless(-6 on the grass , which is rock hard.) Air min, was -2.2 & a cluster of Scottish stations were down to -4 or -5. A 7/8ths cloud cover this morning (stratocumulus @ about 3000 ft.)
PILOCHRY TODAY
Another dry day ahead, but it is likely to be more cloudy than yesterday, though, hopefully, there should be a few brighter interludes with a little sunshine.Still feeling cold, with best temperatures around 4 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
A few clear intervals in the first half of the period, is likely to lead to a slight frost. Later on, there is likely to be an increase of cloud, followed by a little rain, associated with the passage of a cold front from the N.W. Minimum temperature around -1 or-2.
OUTLOOK
A little rain possible at first on Saturday, but improving later. Dry with some brightness on Sunday & Monday Staying on the cold side.
THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment however I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.
| Temperature at obs. Time today 0900 | -1.0 |
| Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 4.0 |
| Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | -2.2 |
| Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | -6.0 |
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs) | nil |
Barometer at observation time today | 1026mbs |
Wind at observation time today | calm |
This month’s highest temperature to date | 8.1 (16th ) |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -9.2 (7/8/9 ) |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 29.4 (15th ) |
| This month’s total rainfall to date | 78.9mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES JANUARY
| Average Max. Temperature | 5.3 |
| Average Min. Temperature | -0.9 |
| Record High Temperature | 13.7(1992) |
| Record Low Temperature | -19.6(1982) |
| Long Term Average Rainfall | 109mms |
| Wettest Month | 243(2008) |
| Driest Month | 11(1963) |
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