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Thursday 31 October 2013
31/10/13
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. Unsettled weather initially, though somewhat drier over the weekend. Feeling cold in sometimes fresh winds, with most nights in low single figures.
TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in OCTOBER
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A few dry intervals during the day, but largely cloudy & showery, with some of the rain rather heavy on occasions. A rather blustery SW wind & best temperatures only around 7 or 8. There should be fewer showers after dark.
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| Temperature at obs. time today 0845hrs | 6.0 |
| Maximum temperature (last 24hrs) | 9.9 |
| Minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | 1.5 |
| Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | -0.6 |
| Rainfall total (last 24hrs) | 6.7mms |
| Barometer at observation time today | 1006mbs |
| Wind at observation time today | N1 |
| This month’s highest temperature to date | 18.4(6th) |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -2.6(12th) |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 16.1(19th) |
| THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE | 110.3mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in OCTOBER
| Avg. max. temperature | 11.9 | Long term avg. rainfall | 106.4mms |
| Avg min. temperature | 4.8 | Wettest month | 178(2001) |
| Record high temperature | 18.6(1997) | Driest month | 14(2003) |
| Record low temperature | -5.7(2002) |
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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK
FRIDAY should see an improvement, with fewer showers & these mainly confined to the morning, with some brighter spells during the afternoon. Still feeling cold in the fresh SW wind. Temperatures overnight in low single figures (possibly a ground frost)
SATURDAY is expected to have a dry, bright morning, but a spell of mostly light rain is expected for a time p.m. Once again, a cold night with at least a ground frost likely.
FRIDAY should see an improvement, with fewer showers & these mainly confined to the morning, with some brighter spells during the afternoon. Still feeling cold in the fresh SW wind. Temperatures overnight in low single figures (possibly a ground frost)
SATURDAY is expected to have a dry, bright morning, but a spell of mostly light rain is expected for a time p.m. Once again, a cold night with at least a ground frost likely.
Wednesday 30 October 2013
30/10/13
A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!
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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in OCTOBER
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A dry morning is expected, following an earlier frost & valley mist patches. After some bright intervals this morning, the afternoon will become generally cloudy, with a spell of 3 or 4 hour's rain within the mid-afternoon/ early evening period. Winds will be SE3 for much of the day, becoming more from the W following the rain. Best temperatures around 9 or 10. Mainly dry with clear spells tonight, but frost unlikely.
| Temperature at obs. time today 0830hrs | 1.5 |
| Maximum temperature (last 24hrs) | 11.0 |
| Minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | -0.2 |
| Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | -2.9 |
| Rainfall total (last 24hrs) | trace |
| Barometer at observation time today | 1012mbs |
| Wind at observation time today | N2 |
| This month’s highest temperature to date | 18.4(6th) |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -2.6(12th) |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 16.1(19th) |
| THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE | 103.6mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in OCTOBER
| Avg. max. temperature | 11.9 | Long term avg. rainfall | 106.4mms |
| Avg min. temperature | 4.8 | Wettest month | 178(2001) |
| Record high temperature | 18.6(1997) | Driest month | 14(2003) |
| Record low temperature | -5.7(2002) |
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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK
THURSDAY--Despite some dry, bright interludes, the day will be prone to some cloudy, showery, blustery spells, with temperatures held around 9 & winds up to force 4 at times.
FRIDAY--Promises better, with a few showers probable during the morning, but dry, brighter weather for the afternoon. Rather windy. The overnight period may see temperatures down into low single figures.
THURSDAY--Despite some dry, bright interludes, the day will be prone to some cloudy, showery, blustery spells, with temperatures held around 9 & winds up to force 4 at times.
FRIDAY--Promises better, with a few showers probable during the morning, but dry, brighter weather for the afternoon. Rather windy. The overnight period may see temperatures down into low single figures.
Tuesday 29 October 2013
29/10/13
A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!
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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in OCTOBER
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Dry, with well-broken cloud & some sunshine. Winds W to NW force 3 or 4, with maximum temperature around 9. Clear spells tonight, with a widespread ground frost.
| Temperature at obs. time today 0830hrs | 6.0 |
| Maximum temperature (last 24hrs) | 10.7 |
| Minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | 4.6 |
| Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | 0.5 |
| Rainfall total (last 24hrs) | 0.2mms |
| Barometer at observation time today | |
| Wind at observation time today | NW2 |
| This month’s highest temperature to date | 18.4(6th) |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -2.6(12th) |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 16.1(19th) |
| THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE | 103.6mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in OCTOBER
| Avg. max. temperature | 11.9 | Long term avg. rainfall | 106.4mms |
| Avg min. temperature | 4.8 | Wettest month | 178(2001) |
| Record high temperature | 18.6(1997) | Driest month | 14(2003) |
| Record low temperature | -5.7(2002) |
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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY-----Neither day as good as Tuesday, as the weather again begins to be influenced by Atlantic fronts. Wednesday is likely to see a spell of rain, while Thursday looks like being more generally cloudy with rain at times throughout. Winds will be from the SW for much of the time, in a range force 3 to 5, with best temperatures around 8 or 9 degrees.
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY-----Neither day as good as Tuesday, as the weather again begins to be influenced by Atlantic fronts. Wednesday is likely to see a spell of rain, while Thursday looks like being more generally cloudy with rain at times throughout. Winds will be from the SW for much of the time, in a range force 3 to 5, with best temperatures around 8 or 9 degrees.
Monday 28 October 2013
28/10/13
A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!
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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in OCTOBER
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An odd shower getting through from the west, but by & large a dry day with broken cloud & some sunny intervals.Winds becoming W force 3 & highest temperatures up to about 11. Overnight---some clear spells, but perhaps a band of showers later.
| Temperature at obs. time today 0845hrs | 6.9 |
| Maximum temperature (last 24hrs) | 9.6 |
| Minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | 6.0 |
| Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | 3.1 |
| Rainfall total (last 24hrs) | 6.7mms |
| Barometer at observation time today | 977mbs |
| Wind at observation time today | calm |
| This month’s highest temperature to date | 18.4(6th) |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -2.6(12th) |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 16.1(19th) |
| THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE | 103.4mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in OCTOBER
| Avg. max. temperature | 11.9 | Long term avg. rainfall | 106.4mms |
| Avg min. temperature | 6.8 | Wettest month | 178(2001) |
| Record high temperature | 18.6(1997) | Driest month | 14(2003) |
| Record low temperature | -5.7(2002) |
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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK
TUESDAY---Still the chance of an odd passing shower, but dry for much of the time, with broken cloud & sunny intervals. Winds becoming W force 4, maximum temperature around 10. A ground frost, as well as valley mist bands, may form towards dawn.
WEDNESDAY---Rather more cloudy, with perhaps a spell of rain for a time in the p.m. period. Remaining rather breezy, with best temperatures close to 10.
TUESDAY---Still the chance of an odd passing shower, but dry for much of the time, with broken cloud & sunny intervals. Winds becoming W force 4, maximum temperature around 10. A ground frost, as well as valley mist bands, may form towards dawn.
WEDNESDAY---Rather more cloudy, with perhaps a spell of rain for a time in the p.m. period. Remaining rather breezy, with best temperatures close to 10.
Sunday 27 October 2013
27/10/13
A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!
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Scotland is essentially in the clear this time, but always worth keeping an eye on. Pressure is at its lowest of the month.
Scotland is essentially in the clear this time, but always worth keeping an eye on. Pressure is at its lowest of the month.
TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in OCTOBER
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A rather cloudy day is expected, with showers & perhaps a few longer spells of rain. The worst of the rain is in the west, so there may just be some drier brighter intervals around for us. Winds generally between SE & SW in a range 2 to 4 in strength. Maximum temperature 11. Dry & cool tonight with some valley mist patches
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| Temperature at obs. time today 0800GMT | 8.4 |
| Maximum temperature (last 24hrs) | 10.6 |
| Minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | 5.0 |
| Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | 2.8 |
| Rainfall total (last 24hrs) | 4.2mms |
| Barometer at observation time today | 979mbs |
| Wind at observation time today | S1 |
| This month’s highest temperature to date | 18.4(6th) |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -2.6 (12th) |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 16.1(19th) |
| THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE | 96.7mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in OCTOBER
| Avg. max. temperature | 11.9 | Long term avg. rainfall | 106.4mms |
| Avg min. temperature | 4.8 | Wettest month | 178(2001) |
| Record high temperature | 18.6(1997) | Driest month | 14(2003) |
| Record low temperature | -5.7(2002) |
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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK
MONDAY & TUESDAY----Similar & reasonable days (unless the storm centre in the south misbehaves).
Both days may well dawn chilly with valley mist patches, possibly at least a ground frost overnight Tues/Wed.
Generally dry, with broken cloud & sunny spells, with maximum temperatures around 10 or 11 at best. Winds will be in a westerly quadrant, with a windy force 4 or 5.
MONDAY & TUESDAY----Similar & reasonable days (unless the storm centre in the south misbehaves).
Both days may well dawn chilly with valley mist patches, possibly at least a ground frost overnight Tues/Wed.
Generally dry, with broken cloud & sunny spells, with maximum temperatures around 10 or 11 at best. Winds will be in a westerly quadrant, with a windy force 4 or 5.
Saturday 26 October 2013
26/10/13
A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!
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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in OCTOBER
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It should remain dry until around 1600hrs, with the brightest skies & sunny intervals this morning. Cloud is likely to increase during the afternoon, with rain later. There will be more persistent & heavier rain further west, tending to fragment somewhat by the time it reaches Pitlochry. Winds mostly S or SE 2 or 3, with highest temperatures around 11 or 12. TONIGHT mostly dry with some clear spells & rather chilly.
| Temperature at obs. time today 0900hrs | 7.0 |
| Maximum temperature (last 24hrs) | 11.9 |
| Minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | 7.0 |
| Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | 3.6 |
| Rainfall total (last 24hrs) | 8.6mms |
| Barometer at observation time today | 995mbs |
| Wind at observation time today | W1 |
| This month’s highest temperature to date | 18.4(6th) |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -2.6(12th) |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 16.1(19th) |
| THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE | 92.5mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in OCTOBER
| Avg. max. temperature | 11.9 | Long term avg. rainfall | 106.4mms |
| Avg min. temperature | 4.8 | Wettest month | 178(2001) |
| Record high temperature | 18.6(1997) | Driest month | 14(2003) |
| Record low temperature | -5.7(2002) |
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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK
SUNDAY---Is likely to be rather cloudy with areas of showery rain around, though also a few sunny intervals. It will be windy, initially from S or SE, but later turning more to SW. ( It's likely to become exceptionally stormy in the south of Britain with structural damage & transport disruption expected overnight & on Monday). AVOID if NON-URGENT.
SUNDAY---Is likely to be rather cloudy with areas of showery rain around, though also a few sunny intervals. It will be windy, initially from S or SE, but later turning more to SW. ( It's likely to become exceptionally stormy in the south of Britain with structural damage & transport disruption expected overnight & on Monday). AVOID if NON-URGENT.
Friday 25 October 2013
25/10/13
A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!
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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in OCTOBER
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Mostly cloudy, with rain just reaching Pitlochry by 0800. The rain is expected to be persistent, becoming heavy at times later. Some improvement is likely by late afternoon, as rain becomes lighter & patchier. Winds will be mostly from the SE force 4, though lighter late in the day. Maximum temperatures reaching around 11 degrees. Tonight should be mainly dry.
| Temperature at obs. time today 0830hrs | 11.0 |
| Maximum temperature (last 24hrs) | 12.1 |
| Minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | 5.3 |
| Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | 1.5 |
| Rainfall total (last 24hrs) | 0.1mm |
| Barometer at observation time today | 1004mbs |
| Wind at observation time today | E4 |
| This month’s highest temperature to date | 18.4(6th) |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -2.6(12th) |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 16.1(19th) |
| THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE | 83.9mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in OCTOBER
| Avg. max. temperature | 11.9 | Long term avg. rainfall | 106.4mms |
| Avg min. temperature | 4.8 | Wettest month | 178(2001) |
| Record high temperature | 18.6(1997) | Driest month | 14(2003) |
| Record low temperature | -5.7(2002) |
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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK
WEEKEND---Saturday may well be the better day, with spells of broken cloud & sunny intervals, at least in the morning. The afternoon may see more cloud & some showery rain. Winds S to SW 3 or 4, with maximum temperatures around 11.
Sunday will have W to NW winds up to force 4 or 5, with some sunny intervals but also the risk of some showers. Feeling rather cooler in the brisk winds.
WEEKEND---Saturday may well be the better day, with spells of broken cloud & sunny intervals, at least in the morning. The afternoon may see more cloud & some showery rain. Winds S to SW 3 or 4, with maximum temperatures around 11.
Sunday will have W to NW winds up to force 4 or 5, with some sunny intervals but also the risk of some showers. Feeling rather cooler in the brisk winds.
Thursday 24 October 2013
24/10/13
A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!
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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in OCTOBER
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Dry, broken cloud & some sunny spells. Winds from the west, force 3 & maximum temperature 11. Mostly dry tonight & initially becoming clear & chilly, but later cloud will increase, winds freshen from the SE, with the inevitable rain to follow by or before morning.
| Temperature at obs. time today 0815 | 7.4 |
| Maximum temperature (last 24hrs) | 12.7 |
| Minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | 5.6 |
| Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | 2.8 |
| Rainfall total (last 24hrs) | 0.4mms |
| Barometer at observation time today | 1005mbs |
| Wind at observation time today | SW3 |
| This month’s highest temperature to date | 18.4 (6th) |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -2.6 (12th) |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 16.1 (19th) |
| THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE | 83.8mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in OCTOBER
| Avg. max. temperature | 11.9 | Long term avg. rainfall | 106.4mms |
| Avg min. temperature | 4.8 | Wettest month | 178(2001) |
| Record high temperature | 18.6(1997) | Driest month | 14(2003) |
| Record low temperature | -5.7(2002) |
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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK
FRIDAY---Mostly cloudy & windy with rain at times, probably the worst of it later in the morning.
SATURDAY---A dry morning, with a further spell of rain later in the afternoon & into the evening.
Both days likely to be windy with maximum temperatures around 12.
FRIDAY---Mostly cloudy & windy with rain at times, probably the worst of it later in the morning.
SATURDAY---A dry morning, with a further spell of rain later in the afternoon & into the evening.
Both days likely to be windy with maximum temperatures around 12.
Wednesday 23 October 2013
23/10/13
A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!
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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in OCTOBER
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Quite a lot of rain to the west & moving east. However, radar evidence shows that this is fragmenting, so perhaps only a few showery outbreaks reaching Pitlochry & by afternoon, some spells of more broken cloud & some sunny intervals being the order of the day. It will, however, become rather windy from the west (about force 4 or 5). Maximum temperatures about 12. Mostly dry overnight & somewhat cooler than recent nights.
| Temperature at obs. time today 0845hrs | 12.1 |
| Maximum temperature (last 24hrs) | 13.7 |
| Minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | 11.8 |
| Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | 10.5 |
| Rainfall total (last 24hrs) | 7.6mms |
| Barometer at observation time today | 981mbs |
| Wind at observation time today | ESE1 |
| This month’s highest temperature to date | 18.4 (6th ) |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -2.6 (12th ) |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 16.1 (19th) |
| THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE | 83.4mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in OCTOBER
| Avg. max. temperature | 11.9 | Long term avg. rainfall | 106.4mms |
| Avg min. temperature | 4.8 | Wettest month | 178 (2001) |
| Record high temperature | 18.6 (1997 ) | Driest month | 14 (2003 ) |
| Record low temperature | -5.7 (2002 ) |
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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK
THURSDAY----Probably the best day of the week, it being dry with broken cloud & some sunny spells. Winds W to SW force 3. A little cooler at 10 or 11 at best.
FRIDAY---Going downhill once more, as cloud, rain & a freshening SE wind move into the area.
THURSDAY----Probably the best day of the week, it being dry with broken cloud & some sunny spells. Winds W to SW force 3. A little cooler at 10 or 11 at best.
FRIDAY---Going downhill once more, as cloud, rain & a freshening SE wind move into the area.
Tuesday 22 October 2013
22/10/13
A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!
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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in OCTOBER
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A very mild day, when the most-favoured spots in Scotland (eg--southern shores of Moray Firth) may reach at least 17. Pitlochry may reach close on 15. After some early low cloud & a little light rain, it should become mainly dry, if staying rather cloudy, with a few sunny intervals possible. Winds will be S or SE force 2. A spell of rain may clip our area for a time overnight. It will be mild.
| Temperature at obs. time today 0845hrs | 12.5 |
| Maximum temperature (last 24hrs) | 13.0 |
| Minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | 10.0 |
| Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | 9.1 |
| Rainfall total (last 24hrs) | 9.4mms |
| Barometer at observation time today | 987mbs |
| Wind at observation time today | NE1 |
| This month’s highest temperature to date | 18.4 (6th ) |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -2.6 (12th ) |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 16.1 (19th ) |
| THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE | 75.8mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in OCTOBER
| Avg. max. temperature | 11.9 | Long term avg. rainfall | 106.4mms |
| Avg min. temperature | 4.8 | Wettest month | 178 ( 2001 ) |
| Record high temperature | 18.6 (1997 ) | Driest month | 14 (2003 ) |
| Record low temperature | -5.7 (2002 ) |
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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK
WEDNESDAY---The morning may well see a spell of rain, but by afternoon, it should be dry & bright at times. It will become windy during the afternoon from W or SW. Probably not just as mild as today.
THURSDAY---Dry & bright with some sunny intervals. It will feel somewhat cooler than of late & the overnight period may see temperatures close to ground frost levels.
WEDNESDAY---The morning may well see a spell of rain, but by afternoon, it should be dry & bright at times. It will become windy during the afternoon from W or SW. Probably not just as mild as today.
THURSDAY---Dry & bright with some sunny intervals. It will feel somewhat cooler than of late & the overnight period may see temperatures close to ground frost levels.
Monday 21 October 2013
21/10/13
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. Remaining somewhat unsettled, though much of daylight hours today should stay largely dry.
TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in OCTOBER
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Apart from an odd slight shower, much of today should remain dry until evening. At that point, light rain is expected to spread in from the south, becoming heavier during the night. Winds will be S to SE force 2 & maximum temperatures should reach 12 or 13 (milder than average ).
| Temperature at obs. time today 0815hrs | 10.2 |
| Maximum temperature (last 24hrs) | 12.5 |
| Minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | 10.0 |
| Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | 8.6 |
| Rainfall total (last 24hrs) | 3.7mms |
| Barometer at observation time today | 998mbs |
| Wind at observation time today | calm |
| This month’s highest temperature to date | 18.4 (6th ) |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -2.6 (12th ) |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 16.1 (19th ) |
| THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE | 66.4mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in OCTOBER
| Avg. max. temperature | 11.9 | Long term avg. rainfall | 106.4mms |
| Avg min. temperature | 4.8 | Wettest month | 178 (2001 ) |
| Record high temperature | 18.6 (1997 ) | Driest month | 14 (2003 ) |
| Record low temperature | -5.7 (2002 ) |
For longer outlook periods,surface pressure charts, mountain weather & severe weather warnings, go to the Met Office's regional forecasts and click the relevant headings.
LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK
TUESDAY---Cloudy with rain at times, especially a.m. Drier during the afternoon, perhaps with the odd sunny interval. Winds S to SE force 3, maximum temperature mild at 14.
WEDNESDAY---Sunny intervals & the odd shower a.m. Mainly dry during the afternoon & evening. Much windier (force 4 or 5 ) from S to SW
TUESDAY---Cloudy with rain at times, especially a.m. Drier during the afternoon, perhaps with the odd sunny interval. Winds S to SE force 3, maximum temperature mild at 14.
WEDNESDAY---Sunny intervals & the odd shower a.m. Mainly dry during the afternoon & evening. Much windier (force 4 or 5 ) from S to SW
Sunday 20 October 2013
The last 48 hours have seen over 30mms of rain. This morning, the radar shows rainfall is light & patchy, but it is likely that bands of heavier rain will affect the area during the afternoon, evening & night.
20/10/13
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. A poor Saturday, though some places were much wetter; Leuchars had 26.6mms.
TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in OCTOBER
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ck the relevant headings.
An unsettled day, with outbreaks of rain, sometimes heavy. There should be a few drier spells, but not much sunshine around. Winds ESE2, with maximum temperature about 12 or 13. Still showery rain tonight
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| Temperature at obs. time today 0830hrs | 10.1 |
| Maximum temperature (last 24hrs) | 11.6 |
| Minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | 9.0 |
| Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs) | 5.8 |
| Rainfall total (last 24hrs) | 16.1mms |
| Barometer at observation time today | 997mbs |
| Wind at observation time today | SSE1 |
| This month’s highest temperature to date | 18.4 (6th ) |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -2.6 (12th ) |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 16.1 (19th ) |
| THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE | 62.7mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in OCTOBER
| Avg. max. temperature | 11.9 | Long term avg. rainfall | 106.4mms |
| Avg min. temperature | 4.8 | Wettest month | 178 (2001 ) |
| Record high temperature | 18.6 (1997 ) | Driest month | 14 (2003 ) |
| Record low temperature | -5.7 (2002 ) |
For longer outlook periods,surface pressure charts, mountain weather & severe weather warnings, go to the Met Office's regional forecasts and cli
ck the relevant headings.
LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK
MONDAY & TUESDAY--- Monday may start with low cloud, mist & fog, but it should stay dry until rain moves in from the south later in the day. Winds S to SE force 2 with maximum temperatures around 12 or 13.
-Tuesday Rather cloudy with showers or longer spells of rain, but some sunny intervals. Hopefully, a little milder at 15, though with fresher SE winds.
MONDAY & TUESDAY--- Monday may start with low cloud, mist & fog, but it should stay dry until rain moves in from the south later in the day. Winds S to SE force 2 with maximum temperatures around 12 or 13.
-Tuesday Rather cloudy with showers or longer spells of rain, but some sunny intervals. Hopefully, a little milder at 15, though with fresher SE winds.
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