Wednesday 25 September 2013

25/09/13

A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!
THE ONLY ONLINE WEATHER SERVICE WHERE THE OBSERVER LIVES & RECORDS IN PITLOCHRY, USING PREVIOUS MET OFFICE CLIMATE STATION EXPERIENCE. FORECASTING IS BASED ON MET OFFICE & BBC MATERIAL, WHICH IS THEN TAILORED FOR THE PITLOCHRY AREA, USING LOCAL KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE.
The high pressure has retreated & a cold front has introduced cooler conditions. Cloud is expected to dominate over sunshine for the next few days, though only very small amounts of rain are expected.
TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
Somewhat overcast this morning, with perhaps a few patches of light rain. The afternoon should be rather brighter, though sunshine amounts are expected to be limited.. Winds in an easterly quarter, with best temperatures only around 14. TONIGHT should be dry with some clear spells & rather chilly (possible ground frost in prone spots.)

Temperature at obs. time today              0815hrs12.1
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)16.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)10.7
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)10.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)1.6mms
Barometer at observation time today1013mbs
Wind at observation time todaySE2
This month’s highest temperature to date23.0 (3rd)
This month’s lowest temperature to date0.5 (16th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date9.6 (6th)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE37.9mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in SEPTEMBER
Avg. max. temperature15.8Long term avg. rainfall80.5mms
Avg min. temperature7.7Wettest month159 (1981)
Record high temperature26.8 (1991)Driest month  5 (1972)
Record low temperature-2.5 (1995)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

THURSDAY---Mainly dry, though generally rather cloudy. A few sunny intervals likely.
                          Winds SE light to moderate, max.temp. 14.

FRIDAY---A cloudy morning with some rain. The afternoon should be somewhat brighter, though still rather cloudy. Winds still from the SE & rather cool with a maximum of 13.





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