UPDATE @ 1830Hrs
There was a good deal of dry weather around today, with spells of sunshine, but we were affected by a belt of showers at around 1330Hrs.Amounts varied within short distances; the centre of Perth didn't fare too badly, but a short distance up the A9 there were significant puddles. My sister-in-law & her husband had just ascended Craigower when the Heavens opened. The gauge here contained 0.5mms, enough for a soaking if it fell in a short space of time. Anyway, that's the way showers can be!!.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
A dry evening is expected, but later in the night, a warm front will bring a little rain to the area, probably not amounting to much. No repeat of last night's frost, in fact rather mild.
OUTLOOK
WEDNESDAY will be rather cloudy, especially during the morning when a little patchy light rain is likely. This should die out as the morning progresses & there may be some breaks in the cloud during the afternoon & evening. It will be rather humid, so should feel quite warm in any afternoon sunshine.
THURSDAY & FRIDAY look promising days, with spells of sunshine & temperatures in the warm category
Tuesday, 31 May 2011
TUESDAY 31st MAY
HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
There was an air frost with me overnight, the 4th this month (-0.5). According to Carol K.-- Braemar fell to -2.7.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
A day of broken cloud & spells of sunshine. There could be an odd shower around, but these will be fairly isolated. It will feel pleasantly warm in the sunshine, though highest temperatures will be close to normal at 15 or 16 degrees.
WHAT WAS MAY REALLY LIKE? WAS APRIL ACTUALLY WARMER? SEE SUMMARY---COMING LATER
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
After a sunny start to the evening, cloud is expected to increase, with some mainly light & patchy rain following (probably the last for some time). Much milder overnight than the night just gone & a freshening S.W. breeze too.
OUTLOOK
WEDNESDAY---Probably an overhang of the night's rain to start the day, but this is likely to be spits & spots only. Later, clouds should break to give some sunny intervals during the afternoon, when it should begin to feel rather warm.
BEYOND---Dry with some sunshine & becoming warm. An area of high pressure @ 1036 mbs centred off E. Scotland will give several days of settled weather, but once E. winds set in, the east coast will be somewhat "bracing"
THIS MORNING'S READINGS
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AVERAGES & EXTREMES MAY
There was an air frost with me overnight, the 4th this month (-0.5). According to Carol K.-- Braemar fell to -2.7.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
A day of broken cloud & spells of sunshine. There could be an odd shower around, but these will be fairly isolated. It will feel pleasantly warm in the sunshine, though highest temperatures will be close to normal at 15 or 16 degrees.
WHAT WAS MAY REALLY LIKE? WAS APRIL ACTUALLY WARMER? SEE SUMMARY---COMING LATER
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
After a sunny start to the evening, cloud is expected to increase, with some mainly light & patchy rain following (probably the last for some time). Much milder overnight than the night just gone & a freshening S.W. breeze too.
OUTLOOK
WEDNESDAY---Probably an overhang of the night's rain to start the day, but this is likely to be spits & spots only. Later, clouds should break to give some sunny intervals during the afternoon, when it should begin to feel rather warm.
BEYOND---Dry with some sunshine & becoming warm. An area of high pressure @ 1036 mbs centred off E. Scotland will give several days of settled weather, but once E. winds set in, the east coast will be somewhat "bracing"
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 | 8.6 |
| Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 14.3 |
| Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | -0.5 |
| Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | -5.7 |
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs) | 0.3mms |
Barometer at observation time today | 1015mbs |
Wind at observation time today | S.E.2 |
This month’s highest temperature to date | 19.5 |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -2.9 |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 14.6mms |
| This month’s total rainfall to date | 91.4mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES MAY
| Average Max. Temperature | 14.8 |
| Average Min. Temperature | 5.2 |
| Record High Temperature | 25.5 |
| Record Low Temperature | -3.7 |
| Long Term Average Rainfall | 61mms |
| Wettest Month | 149 |
| Driest Month | 16 |
Monday, 30 May 2011
MONDAY 30th MAY----EVENING
UPDATE @ 1730Hrs
Pitlochry largely missed the heavy showers that were around & in the sunshine, it felt pleasant. Most of the heavier showers are currently well to the N.E. of our area. The day's highest temperature was 14.3, still below average, but all that is to change later in the week.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Just the chance of a shower, but in general it will be dry, with cloud tending to melt away. Clear skies & light winds are threatening to give us low overnight temperatures, at least a ground frost & a slight air frost in the most prone spots--so gardeners beware!
OUTLOOK
TUESDAY will be mostly dry, with broken cloud & sunny spells. A shower is just possible. Highest temperatures should reach around 14 or 15 degrees. Some rain will affect us overnight Tuesday, probably the last for some while.
By THURSDAY, it should be dry with some sunshine & much warmer, setting the trend for several days to come.
Pitlochry largely missed the heavy showers that were around & in the sunshine, it felt pleasant. Most of the heavier showers are currently well to the N.E. of our area. The day's highest temperature was 14.3, still below average, but all that is to change later in the week.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Just the chance of a shower, but in general it will be dry, with cloud tending to melt away. Clear skies & light winds are threatening to give us low overnight temperatures, at least a ground frost & a slight air frost in the most prone spots--so gardeners beware!
OUTLOOK
TUESDAY will be mostly dry, with broken cloud & sunny spells. A shower is just possible. Highest temperatures should reach around 14 or 15 degrees. Some rain will affect us overnight Tuesday, probably the last for some while.
By THURSDAY, it should be dry with some sunshine & much warmer, setting the trend for several days to come.
MONDAY 30th MAY
HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
A pleasant start to the day, though a slight ground frost here earlier on. Watch out for heavy afternoon showers & gardeners, cover up any tender young plants by dusk, especially if you are prone to frosts.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Much of the morning should remain dry, though cloud will be building, but allowing some sunny intervals. During the afternoon & early evening, there is an increased risk of some showers, which could well be heavy. They will also be slow moving, so some spots could have a large total of rain, while others get little---a good day for checking the radar. Winds today will be lighter & highest temperatures should reach around 14 or15 degrees (still below par for the closing days of May )
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Any showers dying out, with a calm, clear night to follow. frost, so A WIDESPREAD GROUND FROST IS LIKELY, WITH EVEN A SLIGHT AIR FROST IN A FEW PRONE SPOTS.
OUTLOOK
The last day of May is likely to be mainly dry (an odd shower possible), with broken cloud & some sunshine.
The new month will herald some drier,warmer weather, once overnight rain has cleared on Wednesday morning. Much higher temperatures seem likely from Thursday onwards.
THIS MORNING'S READINGS
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AVERAGES & EXTREMES MAY
A pleasant start to the day, though a slight ground frost here earlier on. Watch out for heavy afternoon showers & gardeners, cover up any tender young plants by dusk, especially if you are prone to frosts.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Much of the morning should remain dry, though cloud will be building, but allowing some sunny intervals. During the afternoon & early evening, there is an increased risk of some showers, which could well be heavy. They will also be slow moving, so some spots could have a large total of rain, while others get little---a good day for checking the radar. Winds today will be lighter & highest temperatures should reach around 14 or15 degrees (still below par for the closing days of May )
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Any showers dying out, with a calm, clear night to follow. frost, so A WIDESPREAD GROUND FROST IS LIKELY, WITH EVEN A SLIGHT AIR FROST IN A FEW PRONE SPOTS.
OUTLOOK
The last day of May is likely to be mainly dry (an odd shower possible), with broken cloud & some sunshine.
The new month will herald some drier,warmer weather, once overnight rain has cleared on Wednesday morning. Much higher temperatures seem likely from Thursday onwards.
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 | 9.7 |
| Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 14.3 |
| Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 4.0 |
| Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | -1.3 |
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs) | 0.2mms |
Barometer at observation time today | 1008mbs |
Wind at observation time today | NW1 |
This month’s highest temperature to date | 19.6 |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -2.9 |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 14.6mms |
| This month’s total rainfall to date | 91.1mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES MAY
| Average Max. Temperature | 14.8 |
| Average Min. Temperature | 5.2 |
| Record High Temperature | 25.5 |
| Record Low Temperature | -3.7 |
| Long Term Average Rainfall | 61mms |
| Wettest Month | 149 |
| Driest Month | 16 |
Sunday, 29 May 2011
SUNDAY 29th MAY----EVENING
UPDATE @1730 hrs
Early low cloud & drizzle were soon replaced by brighter weather, though with a few showers.During the afternoon, the wind increased to force 7 in gusts, but sunny periods were more in evidence than the scattered showers. It was a touch warmer than yesterday, but 14.3 is still below the average.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Perhaps still the odd shower around & still windy, but the tendency is for dry& clear conditions overnight & for winds to decrease.Lowest temperatures will be around 6 degrees.
OUTLOOK
MONDAY will be a day of sunny spells & scattered showers & still cool & breezy, BUT--------*
* AN EARLY NOTICE OF SOME GOOD WEATHER!!! THE BBC ARE GIVING A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 21 DEGREES ON THURSDAY----COULD THAT BEAT APRIL 10th? *
Early low cloud & drizzle were soon replaced by brighter weather, though with a few showers.During the afternoon, the wind increased to force 7 in gusts, but sunny periods were more in evidence than the scattered showers. It was a touch warmer than yesterday, but 14.3 is still below the average.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Perhaps still the odd shower around & still windy, but the tendency is for dry& clear conditions overnight & for winds to decrease.Lowest temperatures will be around 6 degrees.
OUTLOOK
MONDAY will be a day of sunny spells & scattered showers & still cool & breezy, BUT--------*
* AN EARLY NOTICE OF SOME GOOD WEATHER!!! THE BBC ARE GIVING A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 21 DEGREES ON THURSDAY----COULD THAT BEAT APRIL 10th? *
SUNDAY 29th MAY
HEADLINES @ 0830Hrs
A bit depressing out there at present, with low cloud & drizzle. Seems all the worse after that wonderful April!!
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Low cloud with a little drizzle at first this morning. Later this morning, it should become dry, with cloud lifting & breaking to give some sunshine & perhaps the odd shower this afternoon (these should not be as frequent as yesterday ). It will become windy, with gusts up to at least force 6 on occasions, as a low pressure centre passes over Northern Scotland, tightening the isobars & causing a strong W. flow. Remaining rather cool, with best temperatures around 13 or 14 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Any showers around should die out & the night will become dry with clear spells. Lowest temperatures will fall to around 5 or 6 degrees & the wind will gradually die down.
OUTLOOK
MONDAY promises to be another day of sunshine & showers. It will be rather breezy, as well as cool.
TUESDAY should see more sunshine & fewer if any showers.
INTO JUNE---the month may begin with some rain on wednesday, but temperatures are then expected to rise somewhat.
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AVERAGES & EXTREMES MAY
A bit depressing out there at present, with low cloud & drizzle. Seems all the worse after that wonderful April!!
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Low cloud with a little drizzle at first this morning. Later this morning, it should become dry, with cloud lifting & breaking to give some sunshine & perhaps the odd shower this afternoon (these should not be as frequent as yesterday ). It will become windy, with gusts up to at least force 6 on occasions, as a low pressure centre passes over Northern Scotland, tightening the isobars & causing a strong W. flow. Remaining rather cool, with best temperatures around 13 or 14 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Any showers around should die out & the night will become dry with clear spells. Lowest temperatures will fall to around 5 or 6 degrees & the wind will gradually die down.
OUTLOOK
MONDAY promises to be another day of sunshine & showers. It will be rather breezy, as well as cool.
TUESDAY should see more sunshine & fewer if any showers.
INTO JUNE---the month may begin with some rain on wednesday, but temperatures are then expected to rise somewhat.
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 0830 | 8.3 |
| Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 12.7 |
| Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 5.9 |
| Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 1.6 |
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs) | 0.4mms |
Barometer at observation time today | 996mbs |
Wind at observation time today | ESE2 |
This month’s highest temperature to date | 19.5 |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -2.9 |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 14.6mms |
| This month’s total rainfall to date | 90.9mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES MAY
| Average Max. Temperature | 14.8 |
| Average Min. Temperature | 5.2 |
| Record High Temperature | 25.5 |
| Record Low Temperature | -3.7 |
| Long Term Average Rainfall | 61mms |
| Wettest Month | 149 |
| Driest Month | 16 |
Saturday, 28 May 2011
SATURDAY 28th MAY----EVENING
UPDATE @ 1800Hrs
A classic sunshine & showers day, though with only 0.4mms to measure up to 1800hrs, one would have to admit the showers were more of nuisance value. It was breezy & still cool, with today's best temperature only 12.7 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
A shower is still just possible during the next hour or so, but it should become dry with clear spells. Later in the night, cloud will increase from the S.W. with some rain, mainly light & occasional following. Lowest temperature about 6 degrees.
OUTLOOK
SUNDAY will see some light & patchy rain for a time during the morning. Later, cloud should lift & break to give some sunny intervals & perhaps a few showers. It is likely to become windy & remain cool for late May.
MONDAY will be a day of sunshine & showers, TUESDAY will be mainly dry, but temperatures by day are likely to be below what should be expected on both these days.
A classic sunshine & showers day, though with only 0.4mms to measure up to 1800hrs, one would have to admit the showers were more of nuisance value. It was breezy & still cool, with today's best temperature only 12.7 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
A shower is still just possible during the next hour or so, but it should become dry with clear spells. Later in the night, cloud will increase from the S.W. with some rain, mainly light & occasional following. Lowest temperature about 6 degrees.
OUTLOOK
SUNDAY will see some light & patchy rain for a time during the morning. Later, cloud should lift & break to give some sunny intervals & perhaps a few showers. It is likely to become windy & remain cool for late May.
MONDAY will be a day of sunshine & showers, TUESDAY will be mainly dry, but temperatures by day are likely to be below what should be expected on both these days.
Even diesels bring nostalgia of bygone times!
At 0910 this morning, an excursion from North Berwick to Kyle approaches Pitlochry, powered by a preserved DELTIC diesel. These noisy, powerful beasts operated between London Kings X & Edinburgh back in the 60's & 70's at speeds up to 100 mph. Not much chance of attaining those speeds on the Highland or Kyle lines!
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SATURDAY 28th MAY
HEADLINES @ 0830Hrs
A slight shower at present, but some breaks in the cloud as well. It's already quite breezy.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
A windy day(from the W.), with variable amounts of cloud giving a mixture of sunshine, but also a few showers. There will be more in the way of showers to our west & fewer towards the E. coast. It will still be cooler than the late May average, with the highest temperature reaching around 13 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Showers should die out during the evening, but overnight, cloud will increse from the S.W. with mainly light rain later. Lowest temperature will be about 6 degrees.
OUTLOOK
SUNDAY is expected to start with some rain, but this will die out to give broken cloud & some sunshine later, though the odd shower is possible. It will again be cool & breezy.
THE REST OF MAY will still be breezy, with below average temperatures. Some showers are likely on Monday, but Tuesday should be mainly dry.
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AVERAGES & EXTREMES MAY
A slight shower at present, but some breaks in the cloud as well. It's already quite breezy.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
A windy day(from the W.), with variable amounts of cloud giving a mixture of sunshine, but also a few showers. There will be more in the way of showers to our west & fewer towards the E. coast. It will still be cooler than the late May average, with the highest temperature reaching around 13 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Showers should die out during the evening, but overnight, cloud will increse from the S.W. with mainly light rain later. Lowest temperature will be about 6 degrees.
OUTLOOK
SUNDAY is expected to start with some rain, but this will die out to give broken cloud & some sunshine later, though the odd shower is possible. It will again be cool & breezy.
THE REST OF MAY will still be breezy, with below average temperatures. Some showers are likely on Monday, but Tuesday should be mainly dry.
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 0830 | 8.2 |
| Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 13.6 |
| Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 8.0 |
| Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 5.7 |
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs) | 0.8mms |
Barometer at observation time today | 1002mbs |
Wind at observation time today | W5 |
This month’s highest temperature to date | 19.5 |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -2.9 |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 14.6mms |
| This month’s total rainfall to date | 90.5mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES MAY
| Average Max. Temperature | 14.8 |
| Average Min. Temperature | 5.2 |
| Record High Temperature | 25.5 |
| Record Low Temperature | -3.7 |
| Long Term Average Rainfall | 61mms |
| Wettest Month | 149 |
| Driest Month | 16 |
Friday, 27 May 2011
FRIDAY 27th MAY----EVENING
UPDATE @ 1645Hrs
It was a reasonable morning---dry & with some bright or sunny intervals. The afternoon became cloudy, with light rain commencing around 1345, though dying out within a couple of hours.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Some further rain to come this evening, though most of it will be light. Dry overnight with some clear spells. Minimum temperature around 6 or 7 degrees.
OUTLOOK
SATURDAY will see broken cloud, some sunshine, but also a few showers around. It will be rather breezy, with best temperatures only around 13 or 14 degrees.
SUNDAY should see a spell of light rain, followed by some sunshine & a few showers. Maximum temperature 14 degrees.
It was a reasonable morning---dry & with some bright or sunny intervals. The afternoon became cloudy, with light rain commencing around 1345, though dying out within a couple of hours.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Some further rain to come this evening, though most of it will be light. Dry overnight with some clear spells. Minimum temperature around 6 or 7 degrees.
OUTLOOK
SATURDAY will see broken cloud, some sunshine, but also a few showers around. It will be rather breezy, with best temperatures only around 13 or 14 degrees.
SUNDAY should see a spell of light rain, followed by some sunshine & a few showers. Maximum temperature 14 degrees.
FRIDAY 27th MAY
HEADLINES @ 0815Hrs
There was an isolated shower earlier on, but now it is dry with just a few breaks in the cloud. Temperatures are close to what they were at this time yesterday morning. Prospects look good for the next 6 hours or so.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
It will be largely dry, with broken cloud & some sunny intervals until mid-afternoon. Thereafter, cloud will lower,with some mainly light rain following. Highest temperatures will reach around 14 or 15 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
There will be some mainly light & occasional rain around for a while, but later cloud will break to give some clear intervals. Lowest temperatures will be around 6 or 7 degrees.
OUTLOOK
SATURDAY will see some dry spells, with occasional intervals of sunshine, but a few showers are also possible. Top temperatures around 13 or 14 degrees. SUNDAY will be rather cloudy, with small amounts of rain on occasions & still cool for late May. THE REST OF MAY is likely to be changeable & rather cool, though with some sunshine around.
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AVERAGES & EXTREMES MAY
There was an isolated shower earlier on, but now it is dry with just a few breaks in the cloud. Temperatures are close to what they were at this time yesterday morning. Prospects look good for the next 6 hours or so.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
It will be largely dry, with broken cloud & some sunny intervals until mid-afternoon. Thereafter, cloud will lower,with some mainly light rain following. Highest temperatures will reach around 14 or 15 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
There will be some mainly light & occasional rain around for a while, but later cloud will break to give some clear intervals. Lowest temperatures will be around 6 or 7 degrees.
OUTLOOK
SATURDAY will see some dry spells, with occasional intervals of sunshine, but a few showers are also possible. Top temperatures around 13 or 14 degrees. SUNDAY will be rather cloudy, with small amounts of rain on occasions & still cool for late May. THE REST OF MAY is likely to be changeable & rather cool, though with some sunshine around.
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 0815 | 9.4 |
| Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 15.0 |
| Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 6.2 |
| Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 3.0 |
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs) | 0.2mms |
Barometer at observation time today | 1014mbs |
Wind at observation time today | W3 |
This month’s highest temperature to date | 19.5 |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -2.9 |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 14.6mms |
| This month’s total rainfall to date | 89.7mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES MAY
| Average Max. Temperature | 14.8 |
| Average Min. Temperature | 5.2 |
| Record High Temperature | 25.5 |
| Record Low Temperature | -3.7 |
| Long Term Average Rainfall | 61mms |
| Wettest Month | 149 |
| Driest Month | 16 |
Thursday, 26 May 2011
THURSDAY 26th MAY----EVENING
UPDATE @ 1645Hrs
A rather better day than expected, not only dry, but also a little less cool, with temperatures up to 15.0 degrees, the highest since the16th. The Grampians undoubtedly play a part in helping Pitlochry in set-ups like today's, acting as a barrier to showers or rain areas moving down from the north.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
A few light showers cannot be totally ruled out this evening, but amounts are likely to be very small. Much of the night will be dry, with some clear spells. It will end up rather chilly, with a few places having a ground frost.
OUTLOOK
FRIDAY is likely to be mostly dry, with broken cloud & some spells of sunshine. Later in the day, there will be an increase of cloud as fronts from the Atlantic bring in some rain from the west .It is set to be a little warmer, with temperatures around 15 degrees maximum. THE WEEKEND looks changeable, with some sunshine, but also showers & more cloudy periods with some rain. Generally rather cool for late May.
A rather better day than expected, not only dry, but also a little less cool, with temperatures up to 15.0 degrees, the highest since the16th. The Grampians undoubtedly play a part in helping Pitlochry in set-ups like today's, acting as a barrier to showers or rain areas moving down from the north.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
A few light showers cannot be totally ruled out this evening, but amounts are likely to be very small. Much of the night will be dry, with some clear spells. It will end up rather chilly, with a few places having a ground frost.
OUTLOOK
FRIDAY is likely to be mostly dry, with broken cloud & some spells of sunshine. Later in the day, there will be an increase of cloud as fronts from the Atlantic bring in some rain from the west .It is set to be a little warmer, with temperatures around 15 degrees maximum. THE WEEKEND looks changeable, with some sunshine, but also showers & more cloudy periods with some rain. Generally rather cool for late May.
THURSDAY 26th MAY
HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
There was some rain overnight, but it is dry at present, though rather cloudy. Much of this cloud is rather thin with a few small patches of clear sky.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
A large area of low pressure is centred over the North Sea. It will be a largely cloudy day. There is a fair amount of rain around, but the worst of it is to the north & east of Pitlochry & we may well escape much of it. However, there is not likely to be much sunshine & the odd outbreak of rain is always possible (worth keeping an eye on the rain radar today). It will certainly still be cool for late May, with best temperatures around 13 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Apart from an odd shower, it is likely to be mainly dry, with some clear intervals. A rather cool night in prospect.
OUTLOOK
FRIDAY should be off to a fine start with some sunny spells. Cloud will probably increase later in the day, with some rain following, Perhaps a degree or two less cool. THE WEEKEND will be rather changeable. There will be some sunshine around, but also some showers or even longer spells of rain. Temperatures staying below normal for late May.
THIS MORNING'S READINGS
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AVERAGES & EXTREMES MAY
There was some rain overnight, but it is dry at present, though rather cloudy. Much of this cloud is rather thin with a few small patches of clear sky.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
A large area of low pressure is centred over the North Sea. It will be a largely cloudy day. There is a fair amount of rain around, but the worst of it is to the north & east of Pitlochry & we may well escape much of it. However, there is not likely to be much sunshine & the odd outbreak of rain is always possible (worth keeping an eye on the rain radar today). It will certainly still be cool for late May, with best temperatures around 13 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Apart from an odd shower, it is likely to be mainly dry, with some clear intervals. A rather cool night in prospect.
OUTLOOK
FRIDAY should be off to a fine start with some sunny spells. Cloud will probably increase later in the day, with some rain following, Perhaps a degree or two less cool. THE WEEKEND will be rather changeable. There will be some sunshine around, but also some showers or even longer spells of rain. Temperatures staying below normal for late May.
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 | 9.5 |
| Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 11.5 |
| Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 7.3 |
| Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 5.9 |
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs) | 2.4mms |
Barometer at observation time today | 1003mbs |
Wind at observation time today | W3 |
This month’s highest temperature to date | 19.5 |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -2.9 |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 14.6mms |
| This month’s total rainfall to date ( 146% now ) | 89.5mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES MAY
| Average Max. Temperature | 14.8 |
| Average Min. Temperature | 5.2 |
| Record High Temperature | 25.5 |
| Record Low Temperature | -3.7 |
| Long Term Average Rainfall | 61mms |
| Wettest Month | 149 |
| Driest Month | 16 |
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
WEDNESDAY 25th MAY----EVENING
UPDATE @ 1730Hrs
Another poor day for late May, with the emphasis on large amounts of cloud & low temperatures. Highest temperature today was only 11.5 & up to May 25th, the mean maximum temperature is running at 1.2 degrees BELOW last month.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
The period will be cloudy & though dry at times, there will be some patches of light rain around this evening. As the night goes on, there is a greater chance of some spells of rain. Lowest temperatures should be no lower than 7 or 8, with light winds.
OUTLOOK
THURSDAY is expected to be rather cloudy, with only a few cloud breaks & glimpses of sunshine. Showers or longer spells of rain are probable with an area of low pressure sitting over S. E. Scotland. Temperatures are likely to be pegged back to about 13 degrees.
FRIDAY may well be the best day of this week, as a ridge of high pressure will be affecting us, but still cool & rather changeable beyond that.
Another poor day for late May, with the emphasis on large amounts of cloud & low temperatures. Highest temperature today was only 11.5 & up to May 25th, the mean maximum temperature is running at 1.2 degrees BELOW last month.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
The period will be cloudy & though dry at times, there will be some patches of light rain around this evening. As the night goes on, there is a greater chance of some spells of rain. Lowest temperatures should be no lower than 7 or 8, with light winds.
OUTLOOK
THURSDAY is expected to be rather cloudy, with only a few cloud breaks & glimpses of sunshine. Showers or longer spells of rain are probable with an area of low pressure sitting over S. E. Scotland. Temperatures are likely to be pegged back to about 13 degrees.
FRIDAY may well be the best day of this week, as a ridge of high pressure will be affecting us, but still cool & rather changeable beyond that.
WEDNESDAY 25th MAY
HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
What a grey day! There was also a ground frost, but at least that wind has died away. Today, what breeze there is, will be from totally the opposite direction to the recent blast. It's still far from being warm & settled!!
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Rather cloudy today, as a weak warm front moves across from the SW. Much of the time should stay dry, with only a little patchy light rain around. Winds will be light or moderate from the S.E.& highest temperatures will reach a below-average 12 or 13 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Staying mostly cloudy, but perhaps a greater chance of some occasional spells of mostly light rain. Lowest temperatures 7 or 8 degrees.
OUTLOOK
THURSDAY is likely to be rather cloudy, with restricted amounts of sunshine. Showers or longer spells of rain are likely. Remaining cool for late May .FRIDAY should see more in the way of sunshine, but with a risk of an odd shower.
THIS MORNING'S READINGS
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AVERAGES & EXTREMES MAY
What a grey day! There was also a ground frost, but at least that wind has died away. Today, what breeze there is, will be from totally the opposite direction to the recent blast. It's still far from being warm & settled!!
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Rather cloudy today, as a weak warm front moves across from the SW. Much of the time should stay dry, with only a little patchy light rain around. Winds will be light or moderate from the S.E.& highest temperatures will reach a below-average 12 or 13 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Staying mostly cloudy, but perhaps a greater chance of some occasional spells of mostly light rain. Lowest temperatures 7 or 8 degrees.
OUTLOOK
THURSDAY is likely to be rather cloudy, with restricted amounts of sunshine. Showers or longer spells of rain are likely. Remaining cool for late May .FRIDAY should see more in the way of sunshine, but with a risk of an odd shower.
THIS MORNING'S READINGS
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| Temperature at obs. Time today 0900 | 7.5 |
| Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs) (26 APRIL days were warmer than this) | 11.9 |
| Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 3.3 |
| Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | -1.4 |
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs) | 0.4mms |
Barometer at observation time today | 1020mbs |
Wind at observation time today | ESE1 |
This month’s highest temperature to date | 19.5 |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -2.9 |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 14.6mms |
| This month’s total rainfall to date | 87.1mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES MAY
| Average Max. Temperature | 14.8 |
| Average Min. Temperature | 5.2 |
| Record High Temperature | 25.5 |
| Record Low Temperature | -3.7 |
| Long Term Average Rainfall | 61mms |
| Wettest Month | 14.9 |
| Driest Month | 16 |
Tuesday, 24 May 2011
TUESDAY 24th MAY
HEADLINES @ 0700Hrs
A VERY EARLY & BRIEF REPORT & FORECAST THIS MORNING. Pitlochry obviously escaped the worst of yesterday's severe gales.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Broken cloud & still windy, with sunny spells & some showers. Cool at 13 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Showers dying out. Clear spells, with a ground frost, possibly a slight air frost in a few spots.
OUTLOOK
WEDNESDAY starting fine & cold. Some light occasional rain later, dying out by evening. Still cool.
THIS MORNING'S READINGS
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AVERAGES & EXTREMES
A VERY EARLY & BRIEF REPORT & FORECAST THIS MORNING. Pitlochry obviously escaped the worst of yesterday's severe gales.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Broken cloud & still windy, with sunny spells & some showers. Cool at 13 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Showers dying out. Clear spells, with a ground frost, possibly a slight air frost in a few spots.
OUTLOOK
WEDNESDAY starting fine & cold. Some light occasional rain later, dying out by evening. Still cool.
THIS MORNING'S READINGS
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| Temperature at obs. Time today 0700 | 6.2 |
| Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 11.8 |
| Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 5.3 |
| Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 2.0 |
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs) | 12.1mms |
Barometer at observation time today | 1009mbs |
Wind at observation time today | W2 |
This month’s highest temperature to date * Details after 1st week | * |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | * |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | * |
| This month’s total rainfall to date | 86.7mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES
| Average Max. Temperature | * |
| Average Min. Temperature | * |
| Record High Temperature | * |
| Record Low Temperature | * |
| Long Term Average Rainfall | * |
| Wettest Month | * |
| Driest Month | * |
Monday, 23 May 2011
MONDAY 23rd MAY----EVENING
UPDATE @ 1630Hrs
Mostly cloudy, spells of rain, windy, cool----enough said about today's weather! The highest temperature was a miserable 11.8, the current temperature is down to 8.5. Rainfall so far today(from 0900) was 5.2mms. Winds appear to have been much stronger in the Central Belt; Dundee airport has had a gust to 70mph.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Generally rather cloudy, with showers or longer spells of rain.A few drier slots likely. Very windy, though easing somewhat by the morning. Temperatures falling to 5 or 6 degrees.
OUTLOOK
TUESDAY----Windy, with sunny intervals & a few showers. Cool, with top temperature around 13 degrees.
WEDNESDAY---Starting dry, following a ground frost. Some rain later. Staying cool
THURSDAY---Back to sunshine & a few showers. Staying cool.
Mostly cloudy, spells of rain, windy, cool----enough said about today's weather! The highest temperature was a miserable 11.8, the current temperature is down to 8.5. Rainfall so far today(from 0900) was 5.2mms. Winds appear to have been much stronger in the Central Belt; Dundee airport has had a gust to 70mph.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Generally rather cloudy, with showers or longer spells of rain.A few drier slots likely. Very windy, though easing somewhat by the morning. Temperatures falling to 5 or 6 degrees.
OUTLOOK
TUESDAY----Windy, with sunny intervals & a few showers. Cool, with top temperature around 13 degrees.
WEDNESDAY---Starting dry, following a ground frost. Some rain later. Staying cool
THURSDAY---Back to sunshine & a few showers. Staying cool.
MONDAY 23rd MAY
HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
A deep depression will be centred off N.W.Scotland by noon, with weather charts looking particularly active for this time of year. It was raining heavily when I got up at 0730, but the rain has eased somewhat. The wind is in an easterly quarter at present & only moderate in strength; the direction & force are set to change as the day progresses.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Overcast, with continuous moderate rain for a time this morning. This will give way later to more broken cloud with showers around, some of which are likely to be squally. S.W. winds are likely to increase with time, perhaps with gusts to gale force, though probably not as bad as in parts of the Central Belt. It will be cool, at around 13 degrees at best.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Showers & very strong winds throuhout the period, though winds will ease somewhat later in the night. Lowest temperatures around 5 or 6 degrees.
OUTLOOK
TUESDAY will see strong W. winds, with broken cloud & sunshine & a few showers. Remaining cool at 13 degrees, though winds will slowly ease later. Wednesday will have another spell of rain, while THURSDAY is back to sunshine & a few showers. Staying on the cool side.
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A deep depression will be centred off N.W.Scotland by noon, with weather charts looking particularly active for this time of year. It was raining heavily when I got up at 0730, but the rain has eased somewhat. The wind is in an easterly quarter at present & only moderate in strength; the direction & force are set to change as the day progresses.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Overcast, with continuous moderate rain for a time this morning. This will give way later to more broken cloud with showers around, some of which are likely to be squally. S.W. winds are likely to increase with time, perhaps with gusts to gale force, though probably not as bad as in parts of the Central Belt. It will be cool, at around 13 degrees at best.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Showers & very strong winds throuhout the period, though winds will ease somewhat later in the night. Lowest temperatures around 5 or 6 degrees.
OUTLOOK
TUESDAY will see strong W. winds, with broken cloud & sunshine & a few showers. Remaining cool at 13 degrees, though winds will slowly ease later. Wednesday will have another spell of rain, while THURSDAY is back to sunshine & a few showers. Staying on the cool side.
THIS MORNING'S READINGS
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| Temperature at obs. Time today 0900 | 8.9 |
| Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 13.0 |
| Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 6.5 |
| Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 1.0 |
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs) | 7.5 |
Barometer at observation time today | 999mbs |
Wind at observation time today | E3 |
This month’s highest temperature to date | 19.5 |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -2.9 |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 14.6 |
| This month’s total rainfall to date | 74.6 |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES MAY
| Average Max. Temperature | 14.8 |
| Average Min. Temperature | 5.2 |
| Record High Temperature | 25.5 |
| Record Low Temperature | -3.7 |
| Long Term Average Rainfall | 61mms |
| Wettest Month | 149 |
| Driest Month | 16 |
Sunday, 22 May 2011
SUNDAY 22nd MAY----EVENING
UPDATE @ 1800Hrs
A few showers caught us today, but many more just missed us & several had our name on, according to the rain radar forecast, but died out before they got here.The top temperature was only 13.0 (lower than most April days!). Gusts up to 28mph were recorded(force 6), with worse to come tomorrow, though it may be a touch more severe in the Central Belt.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
There could just be another shower within the next hour or so, but that apart, the evening & first part of the night should be fine. Around 0300Hrs, we are likely to see the next rain area arrive, brought by an unusually deep low of 982 mbs. The wind will tend to strenghthen with the rain, though temperatures should stay above 6 or 7 degrees.
OUTLOOK
MONDAY will start wet & windy, though later on, the complete cloud cover will be replaced by squally showers, with some sunny intervals between. It will be cool at around 13 & winds are likely to touch gale force, starting southerly but later becoming westerly. Gusts could exceed 50 mph.
TUESDAY will be windy, with sunny spells & some showers & staying cool.
WEDNESDAY will see another belt of rain & it will remain cool.
A few showers caught us today, but many more just missed us & several had our name on, according to the rain radar forecast, but died out before they got here.The top temperature was only 13.0 (lower than most April days!). Gusts up to 28mph were recorded(force 6), with worse to come tomorrow, though it may be a touch more severe in the Central Belt.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
There could just be another shower within the next hour or so, but that apart, the evening & first part of the night should be fine. Around 0300Hrs, we are likely to see the next rain area arrive, brought by an unusually deep low of 982 mbs. The wind will tend to strenghthen with the rain, though temperatures should stay above 6 or 7 degrees.
OUTLOOK
MONDAY will start wet & windy, though later on, the complete cloud cover will be replaced by squally showers, with some sunny intervals between. It will be cool at around 13 & winds are likely to touch gale force, starting southerly but later becoming westerly. Gusts could exceed 50 mph.
TUESDAY will be windy, with sunny spells & some showers & staying cool.
WEDNESDAY will see another belt of rain & it will remain cool.
SUNDAY 22nd MAY
HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
Have just made the observations in a shower--more to come. There are 9.9mms of rain in the gauge ( a decent fall) & we are now just beyond the May normal rainfall.. There was also a ground frost here.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Rather cloudy at times this morning with a few showers around. Hopefully, there should be more sunshine & fewer showers by this afternoon, though it is likely to become windier. Maximum temperatures are likely to peak at around 13 or 14 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
A dry evening is expected with some sunshine. The dry weather will continue for the first part of the night, but later on, cloud will increase with some rain following. Winds from the south will also increase. Lowest temperatures will be around 5 or 6 degrees.
OUTLOOK ---STRONG WIND WARNING!!
MONDAY will start wet & windy. During the morning, clouds should break, giving some sunny intervals but also squally showers. The weather charts will give an impression of autumn or winter, with barometers falling to much lower values than normally seen in May. Winds will approach gale force during the afternoon & evening. It will remain cool.
TUESDAY will be a mix of bright spells & showers & still cool & windy. Remaining unsettled thereafter.
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Have just made the observations in a shower--more to come. There are 9.9mms of rain in the gauge ( a decent fall) & we are now just beyond the May normal rainfall.. There was also a ground frost here.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Rather cloudy at times this morning with a few showers around. Hopefully, there should be more sunshine & fewer showers by this afternoon, though it is likely to become windier. Maximum temperatures are likely to peak at around 13 or 14 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
A dry evening is expected with some sunshine. The dry weather will continue for the first part of the night, but later on, cloud will increase with some rain following. Winds from the south will also increase. Lowest temperatures will be around 5 or 6 degrees.
OUTLOOK ---STRONG WIND WARNING!!
MONDAY will start wet & windy. During the morning, clouds should break, giving some sunny intervals but also squally showers. The weather charts will give an impression of autumn or winter, with barometers falling to much lower values than normally seen in May. Winds will approach gale force during the afternoon & evening. It will remain cool.
TUESDAY will be a mix of bright spells & showers & still cool & windy. Remaining unsettled thereafter.
THIS MORNING'S READINGS
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| Temperature at obs. Time today 0900 | 7.9 |
| Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 13.2 |
| Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 3.7 |
| Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | -1.2 |
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs) | 9.9mms |
Barometer at observation time today | 998mbs |
Wind at observation time today | SW2 |
This month’s highest temperature to date | 19.5 |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -2.9 |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 14.6mms |
| This month’s total rainfall to date | 67.1mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES MAY
| Average Max. Temperature | 14.8 |
| Average Min. Temperature | 5.2 |
| Record High Temperature | 25.5 |
| Record Low Temperature | -3.7 |
| Long Term Average Rainfall | 61mms |
| Wettest Month | 149 |
| Driest Month | 16 |
Saturday, 21 May 2011
SATURDAY 21st MAY----EVENING
UPDATE @ 1800Hrs
The day became increasingly miserable. By 1800Hrs, 3.7mms of rain had fallen & the maximum temperature had only reached 13.2 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Spells of rain for much of the evening, but clearing overnight. Temperatures down to about 5 degrees.
OUTLOOK
SUNDAY should start dry & bright, but cloud will build later to give some sharp afternoon showers. Becoming windier as the day progresses & still rather cold for late May. MONDAY is likely to have some rain & strong winds. TUESDAY looks set for sunshine & showers. Temperatures will remain below the late May average.
IT APPEARS INCREASINGLY LIKELY THAY THIS MAY'S AVERAGE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE WILL TURN OUT LOWER THAN THAT RECORDED DURING APRIL---A VERY RARE OCCURENCE.
NORMALLY, MAY IS 3.5 DEGREES WARMER THAN APRIL, BUT IN 1978, IT WAS 7.5 DEGREES WARMER.
The day became increasingly miserable. By 1800Hrs, 3.7mms of rain had fallen & the maximum temperature had only reached 13.2 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Spells of rain for much of the evening, but clearing overnight. Temperatures down to about 5 degrees.
OUTLOOK
SUNDAY should start dry & bright, but cloud will build later to give some sharp afternoon showers. Becoming windier as the day progresses & still rather cold for late May. MONDAY is likely to have some rain & strong winds. TUESDAY looks set for sunshine & showers. Temperatures will remain below the late May average.
IT APPEARS INCREASINGLY LIKELY THAY THIS MAY'S AVERAGE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE WILL TURN OUT LOWER THAN THAT RECORDED DURING APRIL---A VERY RARE OCCURENCE.
NORMALLY, MAY IS 3.5 DEGREES WARMER THAN APRIL, BUT IN 1978, IT WAS 7.5 DEGREES WARMER.
SATURDAY 21st MAY
HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
A rather cloudy, breezy start & it's all set to go downhill. Large falls of rain are expected today on the western uplands. Meanwhile S.E.England, especially, is absolutely desperate for rain.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Low pressure is situated to the west of Ireland & fronts will move NE-wards acoss Scotland. The day will start rather cloudy but dry, with perhaps a little sunshine initially. Later in the morning, there is likely to be some mainly light & patchy rain, which will turn heavier & more persistent this afternoon. It will be cool & breezy, with temperatures no better than 13 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
There will be some rain for a time during this evening, but this will clear during the night, with clouds breaking to give some clear spells. Minimum temperatures will fall to about 5 degree, with a ground frost just possible in vulnerable spots.
OUTLOOK
SUNDAY should start mainly dry with some sunshine, but clouds will be building during the morning. There are likely to be showers around during the afternoon. Becoming windy & remaining cool at about 12 degrees.MONDAY threatens to be wet & windy, with sunny spells & showers on TUESDAY. Remaining cool.
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A rather cloudy, breezy start & it's all set to go downhill. Large falls of rain are expected today on the western uplands. Meanwhile S.E.England, especially, is absolutely desperate for rain.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Low pressure is situated to the west of Ireland & fronts will move NE-wards acoss Scotland. The day will start rather cloudy but dry, with perhaps a little sunshine initially. Later in the morning, there is likely to be some mainly light & patchy rain, which will turn heavier & more persistent this afternoon. It will be cool & breezy, with temperatures no better than 13 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
There will be some rain for a time during this evening, but this will clear during the night, with clouds breaking to give some clear spells. Minimum temperatures will fall to about 5 degree, with a ground frost just possible in vulnerable spots.
OUTLOOK
SUNDAY should start mainly dry with some sunshine, but clouds will be building during the morning. There are likely to be showers around during the afternoon. Becoming windy & remaining cool at about 12 degrees.MONDAY threatens to be wet & windy, with sunny spells & showers on TUESDAY. Remaining cool.
THIS MORNING'S READINGS
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| Temperature at obs. Time today 0900 | 10.9 |
| Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 13.0 |
| Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 4.5 |
| Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 1.5 |
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs) | 0.4mms |
Barometer at observation time today | 1011mbs |
Wind at observation time today | SSW4 |
This month’s highest temperature to date | 19.5 |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -2.9 |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 14.6mms |
| This month’s total rainfall to date | 57.2mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES MAY
| Average Max. Temperature | 14.8 |
| Average Min. Temperature | 5.2 |
| Record High Temperature | 25.5 |
| Record Low Temperature | -3.7 |
| Long Term Average Rainfall | 61mms |
| Wettest Month | 149 |
| Driest Month | 16 |
Friday, 20 May 2011
FRIDAY 20th MAY----EVENING
UPDATE @ 1730Hrs
Many of the higher summits have had snow showers throughout the day. Pitlochry has missed the worst of the showers, with virtually no rainfall. Despite the sunshine, it has been cool, with the maximum temperature of just 13.0 degrees. 23 April days this year bettered that figure!
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Some sunshine this evening & clear spells overnight, with only a low risk of a shower. Minimum temperature will be around 5, which is low enough for a touch of ground frost in the most prone locations.
OUTLOOK
Some dry, bright weather on SATURDAY morning, but cloud increasing later, followed by a spell of rain. Highest temperatures no better than about 13 degrees.SUNDAY should be a day of broken cloud with some sunshine & showers & still cool. MONDAY promises to be particularly unsettled, with some rain & strong winds.
Many of the higher summits have had snow showers throughout the day. Pitlochry has missed the worst of the showers, with virtually no rainfall. Despite the sunshine, it has been cool, with the maximum temperature of just 13.0 degrees. 23 April days this year bettered that figure!
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Some sunshine this evening & clear spells overnight, with only a low risk of a shower. Minimum temperature will be around 5, which is low enough for a touch of ground frost in the most prone locations.
OUTLOOK
Some dry, bright weather on SATURDAY morning, but cloud increasing later, followed by a spell of rain. Highest temperatures no better than about 13 degrees.SUNDAY should be a day of broken cloud with some sunshine & showers & still cool. MONDAY promises to be particularly unsettled, with some rain & strong winds.
FRIDAY 20th MAY
HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
For the 2nd night, some of the higher sunnits to the W. & N. have had some snow for a while. Pitlochry has had a moderate fall of rain(6.6mms), which gardeners & growers will be pleased about. Daytime maximum temperatures have started to become lower than many days in the previous month & this is likely to continue for some days yet. The South of England still has a massive rainfall deficiency & would have warmly welcomed the amount of rain we had in the last 24 hrs.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Early morning rain will become lighter & patchier, before dying out.There should then be some spells of sunshine,though with a risk of the odd shower. It will be rather cool & breezy, with highest temperatures around 13 degrees
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Any isolated showers should die out to give a mainly dry, clear night. Lowest temperatures will be around 4 or 5 degrees, with a slight ground frost likely in a few spots.
OUTLOOK
SATURDAY will see the best part of the day in the morning, when it should be dry & bright. Cloud will be increasing & rain will follow during the afternoon. It will yet again be breezy & rather cool, with 13 degrees at best. SUNDAY should be the better day, with broken cloud, some sunshine, but always the risk of a few showers. Cool & breezy at 12 or 13 degrees.
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For the 2nd night, some of the higher sunnits to the W. & N. have had some snow for a while. Pitlochry has had a moderate fall of rain(6.6mms), which gardeners & growers will be pleased about. Daytime maximum temperatures have started to become lower than many days in the previous month & this is likely to continue for some days yet. The South of England still has a massive rainfall deficiency & would have warmly welcomed the amount of rain we had in the last 24 hrs.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Early morning rain will become lighter & patchier, before dying out.There should then be some spells of sunshine,though with a risk of the odd shower. It will be rather cool & breezy, with highest temperatures around 13 degrees
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Any isolated showers should die out to give a mainly dry, clear night. Lowest temperatures will be around 4 or 5 degrees, with a slight ground frost likely in a few spots.
OUTLOOK
SATURDAY will see the best part of the day in the morning, when it should be dry & bright. Cloud will be increasing & rain will follow during the afternoon. It will yet again be breezy & rather cool, with 13 degrees at best. SUNDAY should be the better day, with broken cloud, some sunshine, but always the risk of a few showers. Cool & breezy at 12 or 13 degrees.
THIS MORNING'S READINGS
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| Temperature at obs. Time today 0900 | 4.5 |
| Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 13.4 |
| Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 3.6 |
| Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 3.5 |
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs) | 6.6mms |
Barometer at observation time today | 1007mbs |
Wind at observation time today | WSW2 |
This month’s highest temperature to date | 19.5 |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -2.9 |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 14.6mms |
| This month’s total rainfall to date (almost up to average) | 56.8mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES MARCH
| Average Max. Temperature | 14.8 |
| Average Min. Temperature | 5.2 |
| Record High Temperature | 25.5 |
| Record Low Temperature | -3.7 |
| Long Term Average Rainfall | 61mms |
| Wettest Month | 149 |
| Driest Month | 16 |
Thursday, 19 May 2011
THURSDAY 19th MAY----EVENING
UPDATE @ 1645Hrs
There were a few mainly brief, light showers, principally this morning, as well as some intervals of sunshine. The maximum temperature only reached 13.4, somewhat below average for this stage in May & bettered on 22 days in April 2011.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
The evening will be bright, with partly cloudy skies, but also some hazy sunshine. There could just be an isolated shower in the next hour or so. Temperatures won't fall as low as last night & no ground frost is expected . Cloud will increase & lower later, bringing a spell of rain to the area by or before dawn.
OUTLOOK
FRIDAY will start with some rain, but this should clear during the morning to leave a breezy day, with broken cloud & some spells of sunshine. There are likely to be a few showers around too. Highest temperatures will be around 13 or 14 degrees. THE WEEKEND is likely to be rather unsettled with rain or showers at times, rather windy, but with some sunny intervals, especially on Sunday.
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There were a few mainly brief, light showers, principally this morning, as well as some intervals of sunshine. The maximum temperature only reached 13.4, somewhat below average for this stage in May & bettered on 22 days in April 2011.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
The evening will be bright, with partly cloudy skies, but also some hazy sunshine. There could just be an isolated shower in the next hour or so. Temperatures won't fall as low as last night & no ground frost is expected . Cloud will increase & lower later, bringing a spell of rain to the area by or before dawn.
OUTLOOK
FRIDAY will start with some rain, but this should clear during the morning to leave a breezy day, with broken cloud & some spells of sunshine. There are likely to be a few showers around too. Highest temperatures will be around 13 or 14 degrees. THE WEEKEND is likely to be rather unsettled with rain or showers at times, rather windy, but with some sunny intervals, especially on Sunday.
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THURSDAY 19th MAY
HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
A ground frost last night at this site, as well as the wettest 24hr period (0.4mms) for a week!! The rainfall radar was picking up some snow falling in some of the showers on the summits overnight e.g. on the Cairngorms. Other than that, it is a lovely sunny morning, if a little chilly.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Rather more in the way of sunshine today. Still the chance of an isolated shower this morning, but probably dry this afternoon. Winds still fresh initially, but decreasing with time. Maximum temperature around 14 or 15 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
The period should be dry for much of the time, with some clear periods. By dawn, increasing cloud should have brought a spell of rain, lasting into the morning. Not as cold as last night, with minimum around 7 degrees.
OUTLOOK
FRIDAY will see some rain for a time during the morning, to be replaced by broken cloud, some sunshine & perhaps a shower or two. It will be breezy again, with top temperature around 13 degrees. THE WEEKEND promises to be changeable with some rain or showers, as well as a little sunshine.Temperatures no great shakes at around 13 or 14 & rather breezy at times.
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.
AVERAGES & EXTREMES MAY
A ground frost last night at this site, as well as the wettest 24hr period (0.4mms) for a week!! The rainfall radar was picking up some snow falling in some of the showers on the summits overnight e.g. on the Cairngorms. Other than that, it is a lovely sunny morning, if a little chilly.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Rather more in the way of sunshine today. Still the chance of an isolated shower this morning, but probably dry this afternoon. Winds still fresh initially, but decreasing with time. Maximum temperature around 14 or 15 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
The period should be dry for much of the time, with some clear periods. By dawn, increasing cloud should have brought a spell of rain, lasting into the morning. Not as cold as last night, with minimum around 7 degrees.
OUTLOOK
FRIDAY will see some rain for a time during the morning, to be replaced by broken cloud, some sunshine & perhaps a shower or two. It will be breezy again, with top temperature around 13 degrees. THE WEEKEND promises to be changeable with some rain or showers, as well as a little sunshine.Temperatures no great shakes at around 13 or 14 & rather breezy at times.
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 | 8.7 |
| Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 13.7 |
| Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 4.1 |
| Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | -1.7 |
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs) | 0.4mms |
Barometer at observation time today | 1013mbs |
Wind at observation time today | W3/4 |
This month’s highest temperature to date | 19.5 |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -2.9 |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 14.6mms |
| This month’s total rainfall to date | 50.2mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES MAY
| Average Max. Temperature | 14.8 |
| Average Min. Temperature | 5.2 |
| Record High Temperature | 25.5 |
| Record Low Temperature | -3.7 |
| Long Term Average Rainfall | 61mms |
| Wettest Month | 149 |
| Driest Month | 16 |
Wednesday, 18 May 2011
WEDNESDAY 18th----EVENING
UPDATE @ 1700Hrs
It's been a rather cool & breezy day, with a little sunshine, but also a few "nuisance value" showers, amounting to nothing. The maximum temperature was 13.7 degrees (a full 2 degrees below the average for April 2011)
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
It will remain breezy this evening, perhaps with the odd scattered shower, but also some sunshine. Overnight, it will become mostly clear & rather chilly. A few prone spots may get a ground frost.
OUTLOOK
THURSDAY will see sunny spells & perhaps the odd shower. It will stay breezy & highest temperatures should reach about 13 to 14 degrees. UP UNTIL SUNDAY, it will stay on the changeable side, with some sunshine, but also more cloudy spells with some rain at times.Remaining breezy & rather cool.
It's been a rather cool & breezy day, with a little sunshine, but also a few "nuisance value" showers, amounting to nothing. The maximum temperature was 13.7 degrees (a full 2 degrees below the average for April 2011)
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
It will remain breezy this evening, perhaps with the odd scattered shower, but also some sunshine. Overnight, it will become mostly clear & rather chilly. A few prone spots may get a ground frost.
OUTLOOK
THURSDAY will see sunny spells & perhaps the odd shower. It will stay breezy & highest temperatures should reach about 13 to 14 degrees. UP UNTIL SUNDAY, it will stay on the changeable side, with some sunshine, but also more cloudy spells with some rain at times.Remaining breezy & rather cool.
WEDNESDAY 18th MAY
HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
A dry, but cloudy morning, with the temperature currently on 9.7. Over the last 4 days, Pitlochry has only had 0.2mms of rain, though my online rain forecast radar service has been suggesting rather more. The "experts"have still some way to go!!
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Rather cloudy & windy, with some sunny intervals, but just the chance of the odd shower. Feeling cool, with best temperatures reaching 13 or 14 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Still the chance of the odd shower, but dry for the most part with some clear spells. Lowest temperatures about 5 degrees.
OUTLOOK
THURSDAY will be breezy, especially during the morning. There should be broken cloud, with some sunshine & the outside chance of a shower. A touch warmer than today at around 15. FRIDAY to SUNDAY promises to be changeable & breezy, with a little rain on occasions, as well as some sunny spells. Generally rather cool for the time of year.
THIS MORNING'S READINGS
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AVERAGES & EXTREMES MAY
A dry, but cloudy morning, with the temperature currently on 9.7. Over the last 4 days, Pitlochry has only had 0.2mms of rain, though my online rain forecast radar service has been suggesting rather more. The "experts"have still some way to go!!
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Rather cloudy & windy, with some sunny intervals, but just the chance of the odd shower. Feeling cool, with best temperatures reaching 13 or 14 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Still the chance of the odd shower, but dry for the most part with some clear spells. Lowest temperatures about 5 degrees.
OUTLOOK
THURSDAY will be breezy, especially during the morning. There should be broken cloud, with some sunshine & the outside chance of a shower. A touch warmer than today at around 15. FRIDAY to SUNDAY promises to be changeable & breezy, with a little rain on occasions, as well as some sunny spells. Generally rather cool for the time of year.
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 | 9.7 |
| Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 14.8 |
| Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 8.2 |
| Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 1.4 |
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs) | trace |
Barometer at observation time today | 1003mbs |
Wind at observation time today | SW2 |
This month’s highest temperature to date | 19.5 |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -2.9 |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 14.6 |
| This month’s total rainfall to date |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES MAY
| Average Max. Temperature | 14.8 |
| Average Min. Temperature | 5.2 |
| Record High Temperature | 25.5 |
| Record Low Temperature | -3.7 |
| Long Term Average Rainfall | 61mms |
| Wettest Month | 149 |
| Driest Month | 16 |
Tuesday, 17 May 2011
TUESDAY 17th MAY----EVENING
UPDATE @ 1915Hrs
It's been a mostly cloudy day, though there were some sunny intervals, mainly this morning. Highest temperature today was 14.8 degrees. Rain has been trying to spread from the west, but it is disintegrating, so very little is actually making it through
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Mainly cloudy, with perhaps a little mainly light & patchy rain on occasions during the evening. Dry overnight, with temperatures down to about 7 degrees.
OUTLOOK
WEDNESDAY will be rather windy, with broken cloud, some glimpses of sunshine, but also a risk of showers, especially p.m. Highest temperatures will reach around 12 or 13 degrees. THURSDAY will be a day of broken cloud, with some sunshine & perhaps the odd shower. It will still be windy, with perhaps a spell of rain overnight.
It's been a mostly cloudy day, though there were some sunny intervals, mainly this morning. Highest temperature today was 14.8 degrees. Rain has been trying to spread from the west, but it is disintegrating, so very little is actually making it through
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Mainly cloudy, with perhaps a little mainly light & patchy rain on occasions during the evening. Dry overnight, with temperatures down to about 7 degrees.
OUTLOOK
WEDNESDAY will be rather windy, with broken cloud, some glimpses of sunshine, but also a risk of showers, especially p.m. Highest temperatures will reach around 12 or 13 degrees. THURSDAY will be a day of broken cloud, with some sunshine & perhaps the odd shower. It will still be windy, with perhaps a spell of rain overnight.
TUESDAY 17th MAY
HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
A dry start, though only a few chinks of blue sky visible. Very little rain has managed to make it through to Pitlochry from across the western mountains over the last few days. Probably a session with the hosepipe is needed again!!
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Generally rather cloudy, though a few breaks with some sunny intervals are also likely. There will be some occasional rain during the evening, though mainly light & not amounting to much. It will be breezy, with highest temperature around 15.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Evening rain will die out to give a dry night with some clear spells, with lowest temperatures about 7 degrees.
OUTLOOK
WEDNESDAY will be a windy day, with a mix of sunshine & some showers. Highest temperatures will be around 13 or 14 degrees.THURSDAY will remain windy, with again some sunshine, but also a chance of showers. Maximum temperature around 12 or 13 degrees.
THIS MORNING'S READINGS
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AVERAGES & EXTREMES MARCH
A dry start, though only a few chinks of blue sky visible. Very little rain has managed to make it through to Pitlochry from across the western mountains over the last few days. Probably a session with the hosepipe is needed again!!
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Generally rather cloudy, though a few breaks with some sunny intervals are also likely. There will be some occasional rain during the evening, though mainly light & not amounting to much. It will be breezy, with highest temperature around 15.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Evening rain will die out to give a dry night with some clear spells, with lowest temperatures about 7 degrees.
OUTLOOK
WEDNESDAY will be a windy day, with a mix of sunshine & some showers. Highest temperatures will be around 13 or 14 degrees.THURSDAY will remain windy, with again some sunshine, but also a chance of showers. Maximum temperature around 12 or 13 degrees.
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 | 10.3 |
| Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 15.8 |
| Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 7.0 |
| Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 3.1 |
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs) | trace |
Barometer at observation time today | 1014mbs |
Wind at observation time today | WNW4 |
This month’s highest temperature to date | 19.5 |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -2.9 |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 14.6mms |
| This month’s total rainfall to date | 49.8mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES MARCH
| Average Max. Temperature | 14.8 |
| Average Min. Temperature | 5.2 |
| Record High Temperature | 25.5 |
| Record Low Temperature | -3.7 |
| Long Term Average Rainfall | 61mms |
| Wettest Month | 149 |
| Driest Month | 16 |
Monday, 16 May 2011
MONDAY 16th MAY----EVENING
UPDATE @ 1800Hrs
There's a very watery sun in the west & a few spits of rain. The highest temperature today was 15.8 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
A little drop of rain around for a time this evening, but this will die out to give a dry night with clearing skies. Becoming quite cold overnight, with a ground frost locally.
OUTLOOK
TUESDAY will be dry for much of the day, with some sunshine at times. Later in the day, cloud will start to increase & lower, followed by some rain during the evening. WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY will be breezy, with some sunny spells, but a risk of some showers too. Daytime temperatures will reach around 13 degrees, so feeling a bit cooler.
There's a very watery sun in the west & a few spits of rain. The highest temperature today was 15.8 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
A little drop of rain around for a time this evening, but this will die out to give a dry night with clearing skies. Becoming quite cold overnight, with a ground frost locally.
OUTLOOK
TUESDAY will be dry for much of the day, with some sunshine at times. Later in the day, cloud will start to increase & lower, followed by some rain during the evening. WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY will be breezy, with some sunny spells, but a risk of some showers too. Daytime temperatures will reach around 13 degrees, so feeling a bit cooler.
MONDAY 16th MAY
HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
SEE BRIEF REPORT ON 1st HALF OF MAY ON BLOG BELOW
Rather cloudy & breezy at present, but mild & dry. I wish the BBC & MET OFFICE would get their act together more, on their forecasts for our area! Timing of any rain, as well as max. & min temp. forecasts, are often at odds. At least it leaves plenty of scope for an amateur like me---but I have the advantage of being ON THE SPOT!
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Though rather cloudy,( with plenty of rain further west), it will be mostly dry & at times fairly bright. There may be very small amounts of rain on occasions. It will be breezy, with highest temperatures reaching 14 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Dry with some clear periods. Minimum temperatures down to about 5, with the slightest touch of ground frost possible in a few prone spots only.
OUTLOOK
TUESDAY will see some dry bright weather for much of the time. Some rain is expected during the evening & night. Daytime temperatures up to 13 or 14. WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY will see some dry bright weather & a few showers. It will be rather cool & quite breezy.
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.
AVERAGES & EXTREMES MAY
SEE BRIEF REPORT ON 1st HALF OF MAY ON BLOG BELOW
Rather cloudy & breezy at present, but mild & dry. I wish the BBC & MET OFFICE would get their act together more, on their forecasts for our area! Timing of any rain, as well as max. & min temp. forecasts, are often at odds. At least it leaves plenty of scope for an amateur like me---but I have the advantage of being ON THE SPOT!
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Though rather cloudy,( with plenty of rain further west), it will be mostly dry & at times fairly bright. There may be very small amounts of rain on occasions. It will be breezy, with highest temperatures reaching 14 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Dry with some clear periods. Minimum temperatures down to about 5, with the slightest touch of ground frost possible in a few prone spots only.
OUTLOOK
TUESDAY will see some dry bright weather for much of the time. Some rain is expected during the evening & night. Daytime temperatures up to 13 or 14. WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY will see some dry bright weather & a few showers. It will be rather cool & quite breezy.
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 | 13.0 |
| Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs) went up a bit after my evening obs. | 15.6 |
| Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 9.5 |
| Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 8.0 |
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs) | 0.1mms |
Barometer at observation time today | 1012mbs |
Wind at observation time today | NW3 |
This month’s highest temperature to date | 19.5 |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -2.9 |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 14.6 |
| This month’s total rainfall to date | 49.8mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES MAY
| Average Max. Temperature | 14.8 |
| Average Min. Temperature | 5.2 |
| Record High Temperature | 25.5 |
| Record Low Temperature | -3.7 |
| Long Term Average Rainfall | 61mms |
| Wettest Month | 149 |
| Driest Month | 16 |
Sunday, 15 May 2011
SUNDAY 15th MAY----EVENING
UPDATE @ 1700Hrs
The forecast turned out much as expected; mainly cloudy, some brightness, with just a few spits & spots. The maximum temperature reached a near- normal 14.7. It was still quite breezy, though a touch less so than yesterday.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
The next 24 hrs will see a good deal of rain in Western parts of Scotland, but very little in Pitlochry, possibly a few spits & spots. It will be mainly cloudy this evening & tonight, but temperatures may well remain in double figures.
OUTLOOK
MONDAY will see a marked east/west split, with lots of rain in the west & probably none on the East Coast. Pitlochry is likely to see a few spits & spots, but totals of rain here will be very small. Although mostly cloudy, the sun may pop out briefly, with temperatures reaching 15 degrees. TUESDAY looks to be brighter, with some sunshine, though a belt of rain may cross us during the evening or night.
1st HALF OF MAY
The days in the 1st half of May were not actually as warm as during the previous month (15.3 as against 15.7). Overnight temperatures were spot on the May long-term average, 0.6 milder than April 2011 nights.
So far, the highest temperature this month has been 19.5 on the 7th, whereas April 10th saw 21.2. May's sharpest frost to date has been -2.9. During the whole of last month, we didn't get below-1.1.
May so far has had 81% of it's normal rainfall, but we really need much more to compensate for the March & April defecit.
The forecast turned out much as expected; mainly cloudy, some brightness, with just a few spits & spots. The maximum temperature reached a near- normal 14.7. It was still quite breezy, though a touch less so than yesterday.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
The next 24 hrs will see a good deal of rain in Western parts of Scotland, but very little in Pitlochry, possibly a few spits & spots. It will be mainly cloudy this evening & tonight, but temperatures may well remain in double figures.
OUTLOOK
MONDAY will see a marked east/west split, with lots of rain in the west & probably none on the East Coast. Pitlochry is likely to see a few spits & spots, but totals of rain here will be very small. Although mostly cloudy, the sun may pop out briefly, with temperatures reaching 15 degrees. TUESDAY looks to be brighter, with some sunshine, though a belt of rain may cross us during the evening or night.
1st HALF OF MAY
The days in the 1st half of May were not actually as warm as during the previous month (15.3 as against 15.7). Overnight temperatures were spot on the May long-term average, 0.6 milder than April 2011 nights.
So far, the highest temperature this month has been 19.5 on the 7th, whereas April 10th saw 21.2. May's sharpest frost to date has been -2.9. During the whole of last month, we didn't get below-1.1.
May so far has had 81% of it's normal rainfall, but we really need much more to compensate for the March & April defecit.
SUNDAY 15th MAY
HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
It's cloudy, but reasonably bright. There is rain further west, but very little will get as far east as Pitlochry.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Mainly rather cloudy throughout, though perhaps fairly bright to start with. This afternoon, there may be a few spits of rain, but very little in total. Further west, light rain will become more persistent as the day goes on. There will be a fresh breeze from the west, with highest temperatures reaching about 14 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Mainly cloudy, with very small amounts of rain--light & patchy. It will be mild, with the minimum temperature in double figures.
OUTLOOK
Rather cloudy on MONDAY, with a little rain on occasions, again not amounting to much. Brighter on TUESDAY.
THIS MORNING'S READINGS
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AVERAGES & EXTREMES MAY
It's cloudy, but reasonably bright. There is rain further west, but very little will get as far east as Pitlochry.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Mainly rather cloudy throughout, though perhaps fairly bright to start with. This afternoon, there may be a few spits of rain, but very little in total. Further west, light rain will become more persistent as the day goes on. There will be a fresh breeze from the west, with highest temperatures reaching about 14 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Mainly cloudy, with very small amounts of rain--light & patchy. It will be mild, with the minimum temperature in double figures.
OUTLOOK
Rather cloudy on MONDAY, with a little rain on occasions, again not amounting to much. Brighter on TUESDAY.
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 | 9.5 |
| Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 14.5 |
| Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 6.8 |
| Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 3.7 |
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs) | 0.1mm |
Barometer at observation time today | 1019mbs |
Wind at observation time today | W4 |
This month’s highest temperature to date | 19.5 |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -2.9 |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 14.6mms |
| This month’s total rainfall to date | 49.7mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES MAY
| Average Max. Temperature | 14.8 |
| Average Min. Temperature | 5.2 |
| Record High Temperature | 25.5 |
| Record Low Temperature | -3.7 |
| Long Term Average Rainfall | 61mms |
| Wettest Month | 149 |
| Driest Month | 16 |
Saturday, 14 May 2011
SATURDAY 14th MAY----EVENING
UPDATE @ 1715Hrs
The weather was just about as good as could be expected today. There were a few "spitty" showers scattered around, but the main shower track lay a few miles to the east, as a number of sharp showers tracked from NW to SE. The temperature reached a respectable 14.5, but out of the sun & in the fresh NW breeze, it felt rather chilly.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
The evening should be mainly dry, with broken cloud & some sunshine. The overnight period should be generally clear. There may be a slight ground frost in prone areas.
SUNDAY(CYCLE RACE)
It should start dry, but cloud will be increasing from the west. Pitlochry is likely to have only light & patchy rain as the day goes on. Further west, the rain is likely to be somewhat heavier & more persistent, with low cloud covering all high ground. Winds will be moderate to fresh from the NW. Maximum temperatures will reach 13 to 14 degrees.
OUTLOOK
Unsettled, with showers or longer spells of rain & temperatures reaching between 13 & 15 degrees.
The weather was just about as good as could be expected today. There were a few "spitty" showers scattered around, but the main shower track lay a few miles to the east, as a number of sharp showers tracked from NW to SE. The temperature reached a respectable 14.5, but out of the sun & in the fresh NW breeze, it felt rather chilly.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
The evening should be mainly dry, with broken cloud & some sunshine. The overnight period should be generally clear. There may be a slight ground frost in prone areas.
SUNDAY(CYCLE RACE)
It should start dry, but cloud will be increasing from the west. Pitlochry is likely to have only light & patchy rain as the day goes on. Further west, the rain is likely to be somewhat heavier & more persistent, with low cloud covering all high ground. Winds will be moderate to fresh from the NW. Maximum temperatures will reach 13 to 14 degrees.
OUTLOOK
Unsettled, with showers or longer spells of rain & temperatures reaching between 13 & 15 degrees.
SATURDAY 14th MAY
HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
Apologies for yesterday! The whole network which hosts my blog was down with technical problems
A listing of the key readings taken at 0900Hrs yesterday appears in the table below (to the left of todays). Dry, with broken cloud at present, but with a fresh WNW wind.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Dry for much of the morning, with some sunshine, though cloud tending to bubble up. There will be showers around this afternoon, which could be heavy. There should still be some broken cloud & sunny intervals around too. Rather breezy from the W or NW & cool outside of the sunshine. Maximum temperatures close to 14 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Any showers around at first dying out, with some sunshine this evening & clear spells overnight. Rather cold, with prone spots perhaps seeing a touch of ground frost.
OUTLOOK
SUNDAY will become generally cloudy with some slight, patchy rain for a time. Temperatures about 14 at their highest. Thereafter, it will be rather unsettled to start the week, with spells of rain or showers at times. Daytime temperatures will tend to fall with time & the nights may just see a ground frost, though only in the most prone locations.
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.
AVERAGES & EXTREMES MAY
Apologies for yesterday! The whole network which hosts my blog was down with technical problems
A listing of the key readings taken at 0900Hrs yesterday appears in the table below (to the left of todays). Dry, with broken cloud at present, but with a fresh WNW wind.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Dry for much of the morning, with some sunshine, though cloud tending to bubble up. There will be showers around this afternoon, which could be heavy. There should still be some broken cloud & sunny intervals around too. Rather breezy from the W or NW & cool outside of the sunshine. Maximum temperatures close to 14 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Any showers around at first dying out, with some sunshine this evening & clear spells overnight. Rather cold, with prone spots perhaps seeing a touch of ground frost.
OUTLOOK
SUNDAY will become generally cloudy with some slight, patchy rain for a time. Temperatures about 14 at their highest. Thereafter, it will be rather unsettled to start the week, with spells of rain or showers at times. Daytime temperatures will tend to fall with time & the nights may just see a ground frost, though only in the most prone locations.
THIS MORNING'S READINGS
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| Temperature at obs. Time today 0900 7.9 | 9.9 |
| Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs) 15.1 | 11.9 |
| Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) 4.1 | 6.0 |
| Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) -0.9 | 2.1 |
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs) 0.3 | 4.0mms |
Barometer at observation time today | 1012mbs |
Wind at observation time today | WNW4 |
This month’s highest temperature to date * Details after 1st week | 19.5 |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -2.9 |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 14.6mms |
| This month’s total rainfall to date now up to 81% of May's average total | 49.6mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES MAY
| Average Max. Temperature | 14.8 |
| Average Min. Temperature | 5.2 |
| Record High Temperature | 25.5 |
| Record Low Temperature | -3.7 |
| Long Term Average Rainfall | 61mms |
| Wettest Month | 149 |
| Driest Month | 16 |
Thursday, 12 May 2011
THURSDAY 12th MAY----EVENING
UPDATE @ 1730Hrs
It was the same sunshine & showers mix, but most of the cloud & showers were concentrated in the morning. The rain measured during the day, was the smallest amount that it is possible to calculate--just 0.1mm. During the afternoon, many of the showers tended to pass a little to the north of us & generally, the west was packed with showers, with very few making it to the East Coast. The maximum temperature was 15.1 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
An outside chance of an evening shower, but much of the time it will be dry with some early evening sunshine & clear spells overnight. Places that are prone to frosts may just get a touch of ground frost, otherwise minimum air temperatures around 4 or 5 degrees.
OUTLOOK
FRIDAY should see a mainly dry morning, with broken cloud & some sunny spells. Clouds will start building around lunchtime & there is a risk of a shower or two during the afternoon. Winds will be from the west & maximum temperatures will reach about 14 degrees.SATURDAY promises more sunshine & showers, while some more general rain is expected later on SUNDAY. Daytime temperatures will reach a maximum of around 14 degrees
It was the same sunshine & showers mix, but most of the cloud & showers were concentrated in the morning. The rain measured during the day, was the smallest amount that it is possible to calculate--just 0.1mm. During the afternoon, many of the showers tended to pass a little to the north of us & generally, the west was packed with showers, with very few making it to the East Coast. The maximum temperature was 15.1 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
An outside chance of an evening shower, but much of the time it will be dry with some early evening sunshine & clear spells overnight. Places that are prone to frosts may just get a touch of ground frost, otherwise minimum air temperatures around 4 or 5 degrees.
OUTLOOK
FRIDAY should see a mainly dry morning, with broken cloud & some sunny spells. Clouds will start building around lunchtime & there is a risk of a shower or two during the afternoon. Winds will be from the west & maximum temperatures will reach about 14 degrees.SATURDAY promises more sunshine & showers, while some more general rain is expected later on SUNDAY. Daytime temperatures will reach a maximum of around 14 degrees
THIS BEAUTY (early April) NOW LOOKS A DISASTER!
THURSDAY 12th MAY
HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
Far more cloud than blue sky at present & the ground is wet from overnight showers (1.8mms since 1800Hrs)
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Pressure is low to the North of Scotland, giving a showery westerly airflow. Minor troughs in this airflow tend to accentuate the showers on occasions, but as a general rule, showers are more frequent & heavier over the mountains to our west & less frequent & lighter towards the East Coast. So today, a similar mix yet again, with occasional cloudy periods with showers, punctuated by clearing skies & spells of pleasant sunshine. http://www.raintoday.co.uk/ is a help to picking out the best of the sunny breaks (it helped me to pick a dry slot in which to mow the lawn, 1830/1930---after which there was a shower!!)
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Probably dry by late evening & overnight. Prone spots(eg flat & grassy) could just get a touch of ground frost.
OUTLOOK
A continuing mix of sunny spells & showers, with a more continuous spell of rain later on SUNDAY. Becoming a little cooler by day.
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.
AVERAGES & EXTREMES MARCH
Far more cloud than blue sky at present & the ground is wet from overnight showers (1.8mms since 1800Hrs)
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Pressure is low to the North of Scotland, giving a showery westerly airflow. Minor troughs in this airflow tend to accentuate the showers on occasions, but as a general rule, showers are more frequent & heavier over the mountains to our west & less frequent & lighter towards the East Coast. So today, a similar mix yet again, with occasional cloudy periods with showers, punctuated by clearing skies & spells of pleasant sunshine. http://www.raintoday.co.uk/ is a help to picking out the best of the sunny breaks (it helped me to pick a dry slot in which to mow the lawn, 1830/1930---after which there was a shower!!)
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Probably dry by late evening & overnight. Prone spots(eg flat & grassy) could just get a touch of ground frost.
OUTLOOK
A continuing mix of sunny spells & showers, with a more continuous spell of rain later on SUNDAY. Becoming a little cooler by day.
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 | 9.1 |
| Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 15.3 |
| Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 6.1 |
| Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 2.2 |
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs) | 3.1mms |
Barometer at observation time today | 1009mbs |
Wind at observation time today | WSW1 |
This month’s highest temperature to date | 19.5 |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -2.9 |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 14.6 |
| This month’s total rainfall to date | 45.3mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES MARCH
| Average Max. Temperature | 14.8 |
| Average Min. Temperature | 5.2 |
| Record High Temperature | 25.5 |
| Record Low Temperature | -3.7 |
| Long Term Average Rainfall | 61mms |
| Wettest Month | 149 |
| Driest Month | 16 |
Wednesday, 11 May 2011
WEDNESDAY 11th MAY----EVENING
UPDATE @ 1800Hrs
Another day of "sunshine & showers" though the day's total rain of just 1.3mms was more of "nuisance value"than anything else.The highest temperature was 15.2 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Some dry conditions currently, with the grass now fine for cutting & plenty of blue sky around. However, the radar is showing plenty of showers out west & these are likely to affect our area later in the evening & overnight. Minimum temperatures around 7 degrees.
OUTLOOK
THURSDAY promises to be yet another day with a sunshine & showers theme, though it is likely that the morning period may be rather cloudy with showers, while the afternoon sees more in the way of sunny spells. Maximum temperature around 14 or 15 degrees.The following few days look like having a mix of sunshine & showers, with fresh W winds & daytime temperatures near to 13 or 14 with nights a little cooler than of late, with a few spots getting a slight ground frost.
Another day of "sunshine & showers" though the day's total rain of just 1.3mms was more of "nuisance value"than anything else.The highest temperature was 15.2 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Some dry conditions currently, with the grass now fine for cutting & plenty of blue sky around. However, the radar is showing plenty of showers out west & these are likely to affect our area later in the evening & overnight. Minimum temperatures around 7 degrees.
OUTLOOK
THURSDAY promises to be yet another day with a sunshine & showers theme, though it is likely that the morning period may be rather cloudy with showers, while the afternoon sees more in the way of sunny spells. Maximum temperature around 14 or 15 degrees.The following few days look like having a mix of sunshine & showers, with fresh W winds & daytime temperatures near to 13 or 14 with nights a little cooler than of late, with a few spots getting a slight ground frost.
WEDNESDAY 11th MAY
HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
A further 2.2mms in evening & overnight showers, making a 24Hr total of 6.4 mms. My plants & trees seem to be happy, but now the grass is too wet to mow & you never know quite where you stand with showers! ( Some people are never happy as far as the weather is concerned!!)
PITLOCHRY TODAY
A day of variable amounts of cloud, some sunny intervals, but also some showers, which could be heavy. It's always hit & miss in these situations & places only a short distance apart can often receive significant differences in the amount of rain that falls. Temperatures should peak at about 15 degrees, while winds will be from the S.W. tending to be gusty in association with any heavier showers.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
It seems likely that there will be more cloudy spells at times, both through the evening & overnight, with more showers from time to time. Lowest temperature down to about 8 degrees.
OUTLOOK
In general terms, the period from THURSDAY to SUNDAY will continue with the sunshine & showers theme, with winds in the W or SW & temperatures reaching 12 to 14 by day & with no overnight frost.
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.
AVERAGES & EXTREMES MAY
A further 2.2mms in evening & overnight showers, making a 24Hr total of 6.4 mms. My plants & trees seem to be happy, but now the grass is too wet to mow & you never know quite where you stand with showers! ( Some people are never happy as far as the weather is concerned!!)
PITLOCHRY TODAY
A day of variable amounts of cloud, some sunny intervals, but also some showers, which could be heavy. It's always hit & miss in these situations & places only a short distance apart can often receive significant differences in the amount of rain that falls. Temperatures should peak at about 15 degrees, while winds will be from the S.W. tending to be gusty in association with any heavier showers.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
It seems likely that there will be more cloudy spells at times, both through the evening & overnight, with more showers from time to time. Lowest temperature down to about 8 degrees.
OUTLOOK
In general terms, the period from THURSDAY to SUNDAY will continue with the sunshine & showers theme, with winds in the W or SW & temperatures reaching 12 to 14 by day & with no overnight frost.
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 | 11.0 |
| Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 15.3 |
| Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 8.4 |
| Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 4.7 |
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs) | 6.4mms |
Barometer at observation time today | 1017 |
Wind at observation time today | SSE3 |
This month’s highest temperature to date | 19.5 |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | -2.9 |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 14.6mms |
| This month’s total rainfall to date (now at 61%) | 42.2mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES MAY
| Average Max. Temperature | 14.8 |
| Average Min. Temperature | 5.2 |
| Record High Temperature | 25.5 |
| Record Low Temperature | -3.7 |
| Long Term Average Rainfall | 61mms |
| Wettest Month | 149 |
| Driest Month | 16 |
Tuesday, 10 May 2011
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