Friday, 15 July 2011
FRIDAY 15th JULY----EVENING
UPDATE @ 1645Hrs
It was a pleasant enough morning, with some sunshine at times & temperatures reaching 19.2 degrees. The afternoon saw an increase in cloud & before 1600Hrs there had been a shower.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Remaining rather cloudy, with some showery rain at first, becoming more continuous later & lasting on & off overnight. Minimum temperatures will remain in double figures.
OUTLOOK
THE WEEKEND threatens to be unsettled, with showers or longer spells of rain.
It was a pleasant enough morning, with some sunshine at times & temperatures reaching 19.2 degrees. The afternoon saw an increase in cloud & before 1600Hrs there had been a shower.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Remaining rather cloudy, with some showery rain at first, becoming more continuous later & lasting on & off overnight. Minimum temperatures will remain in double figures.
OUTLOOK
THE WEEKEND threatens to be unsettled, with showers or longer spells of rain.
FRIDAY 15th JULY
HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
Pressure is falling, as a temporary ridge of high pressure is replaced with a centre of low pressure. Certainly summer is on hold in our area for several days to come!
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Dry & bright this morning, with partly cloudy skies & some intervals of sunshine,. During the afternoon, there will be more cloud generally & by early evening, there is likely to be some light rain into the area. Maximum temperatures down a bit on yesterday's.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Cloud lowering, with rain at times, mainly light. Lowest temperatures in double figures.
OUTLOOK
THE WEEKEND will be unsettled with spells of rain interspersed with sunny intervals & showers. Becoming windier & cooler, as low pressure settles over Scotland.
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 JULY
Pressure is falling, as a temporary ridge of high pressure is replaced with a centre of low pressure. Certainly summer is on hold in our area for several days to come!
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Dry & bright this morning, with partly cloudy skies & some intervals of sunshine,. During the afternoon, there will be more cloud generally & by early evening, there is likely to be some light rain into the area. Maximum temperatures down a bit on yesterday's.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Cloud lowering, with rain at times, mainly light. Lowest temperatures in double figures.
OUTLOOK
THE WEEKEND will be unsettled with spells of rain interspersed with sunny intervals & showers. Becoming windier & cooler, as low pressure settles over Scotland.
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 | 14.5 |
| Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 21.6 |
| Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 8.9 |
| Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 4.0 |
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs) | nil |
Barometer at observation time today | 1016mbs |
Wind at observation time today | WNW3 |
This month’s highest temperature to date | 23.1 |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | 5.0 |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 30.6mms |
| This month’s total rainfall to date | 80.7mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES JULY
| Average Max. Temperature | 19.2 |
| Average Min. Temperature | 10.4 |
| Record High Temperature | 30.0 |
| Record Low Temperature | 1.5 |
| Long Term Average Rainfall | 60mms |
| Wettest Month | 153 |
| Driest Month | 4.6 |
Thursday, 14 July 2011
THURSDAY 14th JULY----EVENING
UPDATE @ 1730Hr
The morning, much as the previous day, proved to have the lion's share of the sunshine, with rather cloudy skies during the afternoon. The odd light shower developed & a few are still around, but it remained dry in Pitlochry. The maximum temperature rose to 21.6 degrees, making it the 4th warmest day of the year so far (not a lot to get excited about there!)
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
The evening is likely to remain dry, but rather cloudy. Some clear spells are expected during the night, with lowest temperatures around 10 degrees.
OUTLOOK
FRIDAY should start off with some sunshine, but a deterioration is likely as the day goes on, with more cloud around by afternoon & the prospect of some lightish rain later. Highest temperatures will be down on today's, at about 18 degrees.
THE WEEKEND threatens to be unsettled with spells of rain & below normal temperatures. Low pressure will be situated right over Scotland.
The morning, much as the previous day, proved to have the lion's share of the sunshine, with rather cloudy skies during the afternoon. The odd light shower developed & a few are still around, but it remained dry in Pitlochry. The maximum temperature rose to 21.6 degrees, making it the 4th warmest day of the year so far (not a lot to get excited about there!)
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
The evening is likely to remain dry, but rather cloudy. Some clear spells are expected during the night, with lowest temperatures around 10 degrees.
OUTLOOK
FRIDAY should start off with some sunshine, but a deterioration is likely as the day goes on, with more cloud around by afternoon & the prospect of some lightish rain later. Highest temperatures will be down on today's, at about 18 degrees.
THE WEEKEND threatens to be unsettled with spells of rain & below normal temperatures. Low pressure will be situated right over Scotland.
THURSDAY 14th JULY
HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
A beautiful start to the day, but it came within a whisker of a ground frost here around dawn.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
A dry morning with sunny spells & quickly- rising temperatures. This afternoon is likely to be rather more cloudy, with the outside chance of a shower & still with some intervals of sunshine. Maximum temperatures should reach an above-average 21 degrees
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
A dry evening & night are expected, with further sunshine followed by some clear spells. It shouldn't be as cool as the night just gone, minimum around 8 or 9 degrees.
OUTLOOK
FRIDAY should be mainly dry, but more cloud around later, with perhaps some showers. Also feeling cooler.
THE WEEKEND will be unsettled, with stronger winds than of late & spells of rain or showers. Temperatures a little below normal.
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 JULY
A beautiful start to the day, but it came within a whisker of a ground frost here around dawn.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
A dry morning with sunny spells & quickly- rising temperatures. This afternoon is likely to be rather more cloudy, with the outside chance of a shower & still with some intervals of sunshine. Maximum temperatures should reach an above-average 21 degrees
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
A dry evening & night are expected, with further sunshine followed by some clear spells. It shouldn't be as cool as the night just gone, minimum around 8 or 9 degrees.
OUTLOOK
FRIDAY should be mainly dry, but more cloud around later, with perhaps some showers. Also feeling cooler.
THE WEEKEND will be unsettled, with stronger winds than of late & spells of rain or showers. Temperatures a little below normal.
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 | 12.2 |
| Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 18.6 |
| Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 5.0 |
| Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 0.5 |
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs) | nil |
Barometer at observation time today | 1022mbs |
Wind at observation time today | ESE1 |
This month’s highest temperature to date | 23.1 |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | 5.0 |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 30.6mms |
| This month’s total rainfall to date | 80.7mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES JULY
| Average Max. Temperature | 19.2 |
| Average Min. Temperature | 10.4 |
| Record High Temperature | 30.0 |
| Record Low Temperature | 1.5 |
| Long Term Average Rainfall | 60mms |
| Wettest Month | 153 |
| Driest Month | 4.6 |
Wednesday, 13 July 2011
WEDNESDAY 13th JULY----EVENING
UPDATE @ 1900Hrs
Not a bad day. This morning had the most sunshine, with rather more cloud during the afternoon. It remained totallly dry & the highest temperature reached 18.6 degrees, just a touch below the long-term average.
There's a weather programme on BBC1 at 7.30pm this evening
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Remaining dry, with broken cloud & some clear spells overnight. Minimum temperatures are expected to be lower than for some time, perhaps down to about 4 or 5 degrees. Possibly a few prone spots may just manage a ground frost.
OUTLOOK
THURSDAY should be dry, with broken cloud & sunny spells. It should be rather warm.
Conditions will start to go downhill during FRIDAY with an unsettled WEEKEND in prospect.
Not a bad day. This morning had the most sunshine, with rather more cloud during the afternoon. It remained totallly dry & the highest temperature reached 18.6 degrees, just a touch below the long-term average.
There's a weather programme on BBC1 at 7.30pm this evening
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Remaining dry, with broken cloud & some clear spells overnight. Minimum temperatures are expected to be lower than for some time, perhaps down to about 4 or 5 degrees. Possibly a few prone spots may just manage a ground frost.
OUTLOOK
THURSDAY should be dry, with broken cloud & sunny spells. It should be rather warm.
Conditions will start to go downhill during FRIDAY with an unsettled WEEKEND in prospect.
WEDNESDAY 13th JULY
HEADLINES @ 0830Hrs
There's been the odd frost pocket in the Northern Highlands, but much milder here. Dry over the vast majority of Scotland this morning, with one of the week's better days in prospect. Mind you!--the grass is soaking wet, so best to leave lawn-mowing for an hour or two.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Probably completely dry today, with broken cloud & some sunshine at times. With light breezes, it is likely to feel warm in the sunnier spells. Maximum temperature reaching 19 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Dry. Some sunshine during the evening & clear spells overnight. A chillier night than for some time, with minimum temperatures down to about 4 degrees.
OUTLOOK
Much of THURSDAY should be dry with some sunshine & feeling warm with maximum temperatures up to about 20.
FRIDAY & THE WEEKEND will be more unsettled again.
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 JULY
There's been the odd frost pocket in the Northern Highlands, but much milder here. Dry over the vast majority of Scotland this morning, with one of the week's better days in prospect. Mind you!--the grass is soaking wet, so best to leave lawn-mowing for an hour or two.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Probably completely dry today, with broken cloud & some sunshine at times. With light breezes, it is likely to feel warm in the sunnier spells. Maximum temperature reaching 19 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Dry. Some sunshine during the evening & clear spells overnight. A chillier night than for some time, with minimum temperatures down to about 4 degrees.
OUTLOOK
Much of THURSDAY should be dry with some sunshine & feeling warm with maximum temperatures up to about 20.
FRIDAY & THE WEEKEND will be more unsettled again.
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 | 12.3 |
| Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 15.2 |
| Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 9.4 |
| Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 7.5 |
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs) | 0.1mm |
Barometer at observation time today | 1026mbs |
Wind at observation time today | NW1 |
This month’s highest temperature to date | 23.1 |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | 5.0 |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 30.6mms |
| This month’s total rainfall to date | 80.7mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES JULY
| Average Max. Temperature | 19.2 |
| Average Min. Temperature | 10.4 |
| Record High Temperature | 30.0 |
| Record Low Temperature | 1.5 |
| Long Term Average Rainfall | 60mms |
| Wettest Month | 153 |
| Driest Month | 4.6 |
Tuesday, 12 July 2011
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TUESDAY 12th JULY----EVENING
UPDATE @ 1745Hrs
High pressure is now centred over Scotland, but although the very unsettled weather of recent days has been rather more benign today, conditions have been nothing to write home about,with rather large amounts of cloud & highest temperatures about 4 degrees below the norm. for time of year.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
One or two light showers are tracking north - south well to the west of us. The period should be dry, though mostly rather cloudy, just a few overnight breaks. Minimum temperatures around 8 or 9 degrees.
OUTLOOK
WEDNESDAY will, hopefully, be one of the better days this week, with some sunshine, especially during the morning, but rather more cloudy during the afternoon. With light winds, it will feel warm in the sunshine, with temperatures a few degrees up on today's.
THURSDAY should be dry with some sunshine, but during FRIDAY, the weather will begin to go downhill, with low pressure & fronts dominating the scene.
High pressure is now centred over Scotland, but although the very unsettled weather of recent days has been rather more benign today, conditions have been nothing to write home about,with rather large amounts of cloud & highest temperatures about 4 degrees below the norm. for time of year.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
One or two light showers are tracking north - south well to the west of us. The period should be dry, though mostly rather cloudy, just a few overnight breaks. Minimum temperatures around 8 or 9 degrees.
OUTLOOK
WEDNESDAY will, hopefully, be one of the better days this week, with some sunshine, especially during the morning, but rather more cloudy during the afternoon. With light winds, it will feel warm in the sunshine, with temperatures a few degrees up on today's.
THURSDAY should be dry with some sunshine, but during FRIDAY, the weather will begin to go downhill, with low pressure & fronts dominating the scene.
TUESDAY 12th JULY
HEADLINES @ 0830Hrs
With 23.8 mms of rain in the past 24 hrs, Pitlochry is likely to have been one of the wettest places in the U.K. The showers were so slow moving & many seemed to cluster around our area. Pressure has been rising for 5 days now. yet it hasn't translated into significantly- improving weather. After all the rain, the lawns need cutting, but this morning, the grass is still soaking wet. I am putting my hopes on Wednesday & Thursday for that & a few more gardening jobs!
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Starting cloudy, but currently no significant rain anywhere acoss the mainland of Great Britain. Overall, there will be rather cloudy skies today, with sunshine at a premium, but the risk of showers is much lower than on recent days, though can't totally be ruled out altogether, particularly during the afternoon. Temperatures will still struggle to get to normal values, probably topping at about 18 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Much of the time should be dry, with perhaps a little sunshine during the evening & some breaks in the cloud overnight. Lowest temperatures around 9 degrees.
OUTLOOK
WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & EARLY FRIDAY are likely to be the best parts of the week, with more in the way of sunshine & somewhat higher temperatures. Things are looking more unsettled thereafter.
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 JULY
With 23.8 mms of rain in the past 24 hrs, Pitlochry is likely to have been one of the wettest places in the U.K. The showers were so slow moving & many seemed to cluster around our area. Pressure has been rising for 5 days now. yet it hasn't translated into significantly- improving weather. After all the rain, the lawns need cutting, but this morning, the grass is still soaking wet. I am putting my hopes on Wednesday & Thursday for that & a few more gardening jobs!
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Starting cloudy, but currently no significant rain anywhere acoss the mainland of Great Britain. Overall, there will be rather cloudy skies today, with sunshine at a premium, but the risk of showers is much lower than on recent days, though can't totally be ruled out altogether, particularly during the afternoon. Temperatures will still struggle to get to normal values, probably topping at about 18 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Much of the time should be dry, with perhaps a little sunshine during the evening & some breaks in the cloud overnight. Lowest temperatures around 9 degrees.
OUTLOOK
WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & EARLY FRIDAY are likely to be the best parts of the week, with more in the way of sunshine & somewhat higher temperatures. Things are looking more unsettled thereafter.
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 | 11.7 |
| Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 15.4 |
| Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 11.0 |
| Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 11.5 |
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs) | 23.8mms |
Barometer at observation time today | 1027mbs |
Wind at observation time today | S2 |
This month’s highest temperature to date | 23.1 |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | 5.0 |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 30.6 |
| This month’s total rainfall to date (now above normal) | 80.6mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES JULY
| Average Max. Temperature | 19.2 |
| Average Min. Temperature | 10.4 |
| Record High Temperature | 30.0 |
| Record Low Temperature | 1.5 |
| Long Term Average Rainfall | 60mms |
| Wettest Month | 153 |
| Driest Month | 4.6 |
Monday, 11 July 2011
MONDAY 11th JULY----EVENING
UPDATE @ 1740Hr
Many places in Britain have had a completely dry day & few of those who have had a shower could have received as much as 22.3mms. But that was Pitlochry's total from just 2 showers today, the one around 1030 to 1130 being particularly heavy at this site. The problem with both showers was that both intensified on their final approach & both moved extremely slowly. It was fascinating watching their progress on the rainfall radar map.
The area to the south & south-east of us is now under threat for a time this evening.
In hindsight, a rather over-optimistic forecast this morning, but at least things will improve over the next few days. Remember, places as near as Aberfeldy have had much more rain over the past few days---our luck ran out today!!
The maximum temperature was only 15.4 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
The shower risk should diminish, within the next couple of hours, with some cloud breaks overnight.
OUTLOOK
Generally things on the up for a few days, though still some risk of an odd shower tomorrow. WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY should be dry.
Many places in Britain have had a completely dry day & few of those who have had a shower could have received as much as 22.3mms. But that was Pitlochry's total from just 2 showers today, the one around 1030 to 1130 being particularly heavy at this site. The problem with both showers was that both intensified on their final approach & both moved extremely slowly. It was fascinating watching their progress on the rainfall radar map.
The area to the south & south-east of us is now under threat for a time this evening.
In hindsight, a rather over-optimistic forecast this morning, but at least things will improve over the next few days. Remember, places as near as Aberfeldy have had much more rain over the past few days---our luck ran out today!!
The maximum temperature was only 15.4 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
The shower risk should diminish, within the next couple of hours, with some cloud breaks overnight.
OUTLOOK
Generally things on the up for a few days, though still some risk of an odd shower tomorrow. WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY should be dry.
MONDAY 11th JULY
HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
A weak front is still affecting the area at present, but pressure is building & should gradually kill off the showers & see the back of this very unsettled period that has been around since the 5th. So an improvement to come, if only temporary, as the longer -term outlook for July would appear to be very changeable, with no signs of a prolonged warm & settled spell!!
PITLOCHRY TODAY
There should be some good dry spells today, with intervals of sunshine, but also just a few scattered showers about.
Winds will be fairly light, mostly from N or NW & maximum temperatures should reach about 17 degrees, a touch down on yesterday.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
There should be some evening sunshine, followed by clear spells overnight. It is likely to be a little cooler overnight than recently, with a minimum of about 7 or 8 degrees.
OUTLOOK
Apart from the chance of an odd shower, the next few days should see the benefit from high pressure building, with mainly dry conditions, clearer skies & more in the way of sunshine, though this will be a temporary improvement, with no hot spells on the horizon.
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 JULY
A weak front is still affecting the area at present, but pressure is building & should gradually kill off the showers & see the back of this very unsettled period that has been around since the 5th. So an improvement to come, if only temporary, as the longer -term outlook for July would appear to be very changeable, with no signs of a prolonged warm & settled spell!!
PITLOCHRY TODAY
There should be some good dry spells today, with intervals of sunshine, but also just a few scattered showers about.
Winds will be fairly light, mostly from N or NW & maximum temperatures should reach about 17 degrees, a touch down on yesterday.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
There should be some evening sunshine, followed by clear spells overnight. It is likely to be a little cooler overnight than recently, with a minimum of about 7 or 8 degrees.
OUTLOOK
Apart from the chance of an odd shower, the next few days should see the benefit from high pressure building, with mainly dry conditions, clearer skies & more in the way of sunshine, though this will be a temporary improvement, with no hot spells on the horizon.
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 | 13.5 |
| Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 19.3 |
| Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 11.9 |
| Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 11.0 |
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs) | 4.7mms |
Barometer at observation time today | 1023mbs |
Wind at observation time today | ESE1 |
This month’s highest temperature to date | 23.1 |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | 5.0 |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 30.6 |
| This month’s total rainfall to date | 56.8mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES JULY
| Average Max. Temperature | 19.2 |
| Average Min. Temperature | 10.4 |
| Record High Temperature | 30.0 |
| Record Low Temperature | 1.5 |
| Long Term Average Rainfall | 60mms |
| Wettest Month | 153 |
| Driest Month | 4.6 |
Sunday, 10 July 2011
SUNDAY 10th JULY----EVENING
UPDATE @ 1645Hrs
A bit of a shower on at present, but after today's showers, there are only 1.4mms in the raingauge. The maximum temperature stands at 19.3 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
A few showers around at first, but largely dying out later. There may, however, be another cloudy, showery patch to come towards morning. Lowest temperature remaining close to double figures.
OUTLOOK
MONDAY---the showery weather is proving reluctant to die out & the morning may well remain cloudy with showers, with perhaps some improvement for the afternoon. Temperatures down a degree or two.
TUESDAY may still see some showers, but prospects are drier & brighter for WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, as a ridge of high pressure builds.
A bit of a shower on at present, but after today's showers, there are only 1.4mms in the raingauge. The maximum temperature stands at 19.3 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
A few showers around at first, but largely dying out later. There may, however, be another cloudy, showery patch to come towards morning. Lowest temperature remaining close to double figures.
OUTLOOK
MONDAY---the showery weather is proving reluctant to die out & the morning may well remain cloudy with showers, with perhaps some improvement for the afternoon. Temperatures down a degree or two.
TUESDAY may still see some showers, but prospects are drier & brighter for WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, as a ridge of high pressure builds.
SUNDAY 10th JULY
HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
The weather charts look somewhat tamer now than was the case for much of last week. A ridge of high pressure is building for the middle of next week & we should begin to see the last of the downpours, remembering, of course, that some places fared a lot worse than Pitlochry. It's quite a pleasant start, but the sharp showers are not over just yet!
PITLOCHRY TODAY
There was a shower around 0700Hrs, but it is now likely to be dry for a time, until cloud begins to bubble up, producing a few more showers for the afternoon & evening. Some spots may receive a downpour, others may largely escape. It will feel quite warm in any sunny intervals, as temperatures peak at around 19 or 20 degrees. Winds will be light to moderate W to SW.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
There will be some further showers around, especially to the east of Pitlochry. Minimum temperatures will remain in double figures.
OUTLOOK
MONDAY should see broken cloud, some sunny spells, but the risk of a few showers continues.
THEREAFTER, there should be more in the way of dry weather & sunny spells, as high pressure starts to build.
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 JULY
The weather charts look somewhat tamer now than was the case for much of last week. A ridge of high pressure is building for the middle of next week & we should begin to see the last of the downpours, remembering, of course, that some places fared a lot worse than Pitlochry. It's quite a pleasant start, but the sharp showers are not over just yet!
PITLOCHRY TODAY
There was a shower around 0700Hrs, but it is now likely to be dry for a time, until cloud begins to bubble up, producing a few more showers for the afternoon & evening. Some spots may receive a downpour, others may largely escape. It will feel quite warm in any sunny intervals, as temperatures peak at around 19 or 20 degrees. Winds will be light to moderate W to SW.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
There will be some further showers around, especially to the east of Pitlochry. Minimum temperatures will remain in double figures.
OUTLOOK
MONDAY should see broken cloud, some sunny spells, but the risk of a few showers continues.
THEREAFTER, there should be more in the way of dry weather & sunny spells, as high pressure starts to build.
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 | 13.6 |
| Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 20.4 |
| Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 10.6 |
| Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 6.7 |
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs) | 6.1mms |
Barometer at observation time today | 1016mbs |
Wind at observation time today | W1 |
This month’s highest temperature to date | 23.1 |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | 5.0 |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 30.6mms |
| This month’s total rainfall to date (getting close to the month's average) | 52.1mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES JULY
| Average Max. Temperature | 19.2 |
| Average Min. Temperature | 10.4 |
| Record High Temperature | 30.0 |
| Record Low Temperature | 1.5 |
| Long Term Average Rainfall | 60mms |
| Wettest Month | 153 |
| Driest Month | 4.6 |
Saturday, 9 July 2011
SATURDAY 9th JULY----EVENING
UPDATE @ 1630Hrs
There were some good spells of sunshine this morning & the maximum temperature of 20.4 occurred then. Skies turned more threatening this afternoon & around 1530Hrs, we caught one of the heavier showers, though only giving 0.9mms. A rainfall radar map showing the situation on a separate posting below, indicates how valuable it is to click on rain today, particularly in these showery situations.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Some further showers are likely, particularly in the early part of the evening. Some will be heavy, as is the case at the moment (1630). Later on, showers should largely die out, to give some clear spells. Overnight minimum about 10.
OUTLOOK
SUNDAY is expected to be much like today, with some sunshine & broken cloud during the morning, but an increased shower risk by the afternoon. Maximum temperature around 18 or 19 degrees.
MONDAY is likely to see the odd shower around, but the next couple of days should see something of a temporary respite from the unsettled conditions.
There were some good spells of sunshine this morning & the maximum temperature of 20.4 occurred then. Skies turned more threatening this afternoon & around 1530Hrs, we caught one of the heavier showers, though only giving 0.9mms. A rainfall radar map showing the situation on a separate posting below, indicates how valuable it is to click on rain today, particularly in these showery situations.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Some further showers are likely, particularly in the early part of the evening. Some will be heavy, as is the case at the moment (1630). Later on, showers should largely die out, to give some clear spells. Overnight minimum about 10.
OUTLOOK
SUNDAY is expected to be much like today, with some sunshine & broken cloud during the morning, but an increased shower risk by the afternoon. Maximum temperature around 18 or 19 degrees.
MONDAY is likely to see the odd shower around, but the next couple of days should see something of a temporary respite from the unsettled conditions.
"Today's young forecasters are a shower, say BBC veterans"
In an article in today's Daily Telegraph, some of the "old stagers" from the BBC Weather Centre, take a swipe at today's "young whippersnappers" who take to our screens several times each day to bring us the latest forecast.
In words that might be suited to an article in the final edition of the News of the World, Michael Fish, Bill Giles & John Kettley(all trained meteorologists), feel that some of their replacements were only employed because they were cheap & looked good in front of the camera.Unlike in their day, they claim that many television forecasters these days do not know " what the hell they are talking about" & are prone to exaggeration, using expressions such as "bitterly cold"when quite inappropriate.
The veterans say that they all started because they had a passion for the subject from school-days, whereas now, motivation is more to do with getting on television.
I agree with much of what the veterans say & think if often appears that some of the younger presenters must have had minimum training in meteorology. It also comes across that the BBC have a distinct preference for the younger presenters, especially attractive females; the older woman is definitely out! Barry
THE GREAT BRITISH WEATHER starts on WEDNESDAY, BBC1.
In words that might be suited to an article in the final edition of the News of the World, Michael Fish, Bill Giles & John Kettley(all trained meteorologists), feel that some of their replacements were only employed because they were cheap & looked good in front of the camera.Unlike in their day, they claim that many television forecasters these days do not know " what the hell they are talking about" & are prone to exaggeration, using expressions such as "bitterly cold"when quite inappropriate.
The veterans say that they all started because they had a passion for the subject from school-days, whereas now, motivation is more to do with getting on television.
I agree with much of what the veterans say & think if often appears that some of the younger presenters must have had minimum training in meteorology. It also comes across that the BBC have a distinct preference for the younger presenters, especially attractive females; the older woman is definitely out! Barry
THE GREAT BRITISH WEATHER starts on WEDNESDAY, BBC1.
SATURDAY 9th JULY
HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
Low pressure still dominates the scene, with many parts experiencing heavy showers, while others largely miss them. Edinburgh was clobbered by heavy downpours for a time yesterday.Pitlochry was very lucky.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Generally rather cloudy today. There are no significant showers in our area at present, ( though there are a few light ones)-- but some are expected to develop, especially this afternoon.As in recent days, some spots may largely escape, while others near-by receive significant amounts of rain in a short time.(Why not check raintoday in favourite links, which will show just where showers are & their direction of movement---but remember, that some showers can develop in situ, whilst others may die away). In any sunny intervals, it should feel quite warm, though temperatures are likely to reach only between 18 &19 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Becoming mainly dry,with sunny intervals/clear spells & lowest temperature around 9 degrees.
OUTLOOK
SUNDAY--A few showers around, especially during the afternoon. Feeling quite warm in the sunny spells.
EARLY NEXT WEEK--The low pressure responsible for the unsettled spell will begin to move away to the NE & the weather should start to dry out, with more sunshine, though temperatures will be on the low side of average.
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 JULY
Low pressure still dominates the scene, with many parts experiencing heavy showers, while others largely miss them. Edinburgh was clobbered by heavy downpours for a time yesterday.Pitlochry was very lucky.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Generally rather cloudy today. There are no significant showers in our area at present, ( though there are a few light ones)-- but some are expected to develop, especially this afternoon.As in recent days, some spots may largely escape, while others near-by receive significant amounts of rain in a short time.(Why not check raintoday in favourite links, which will show just where showers are & their direction of movement---but remember, that some showers can develop in situ, whilst others may die away). In any sunny intervals, it should feel quite warm, though temperatures are likely to reach only between 18 &19 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Becoming mainly dry,with sunny intervals/clear spells & lowest temperature around 9 degrees.
OUTLOOK
SUNDAY--A few showers around, especially during the afternoon. Feeling quite warm in the sunny spells.
EARLY NEXT WEEK--The low pressure responsible for the unsettled spell will begin to move away to the NE & the weather should start to dry out, with more sunshine, though temperatures will be on the low side of average.
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 | 12.3 |
| Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 19.1 |
| Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 11.2 |
| Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 8.5 |
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs) | 0.3mms |
Barometer at observation time today | 1006mbs |
Wind at observation time today | SSW1 |
This month’s highest temperature to date | 23.1 |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | 5.0 |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 30.6mms |
| This month’s total rainfall to date | 46.0mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES JULY
| Average Max. Temperature | 19.2 |
| Average Min. Temperature | 10.4 |
| Record High Temperature | 30.0 |
| Record Low Temperature | 1.5 |
| Long Term Average Rainfall | 60mms |
| Wettest Month | 153 |
| Driest Month | 4.6 |
Friday, 8 July 2011
FRIDAY 8th JULY----EVENING
UPDATE @ 1715Hrs
Big differences across Scotland today, with some areas getting a good hammering with heavy showers eg Edinburgh & others, including Pitlochry, staying dry, with some sunshine & a max. temp. of 19.1. This is so often what happens in"showery weather"
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Probably staying dry this evening, though a sheet of high cloud has encroached during the afternoon, making the sunshine rather watery. There is a risk of some showery activity later in the night, though areas to the east of us are more vulnerable. Minimum temperature around 10 degrees.
OUTLOOK
SATURDAY ---There is a possibility that the day could start cloudy & showery, though there is some doubt about this. Much of the afternoon should be dry with broken cloud & some sunny spells, these lasting into the evening. Temperatures perhaps a degree or so down on today's.
SUNDAY may well stay mainly dry, with broken cloud & some sunshine & temperatures up to about 18 degrees
Big differences across Scotland today, with some areas getting a good hammering with heavy showers eg Edinburgh & others, including Pitlochry, staying dry, with some sunshine & a max. temp. of 19.1. This is so often what happens in"showery weather"
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Probably staying dry this evening, though a sheet of high cloud has encroached during the afternoon, making the sunshine rather watery. There is a risk of some showery activity later in the night, though areas to the east of us are more vulnerable. Minimum temperature around 10 degrees.
OUTLOOK
SATURDAY ---There is a possibility that the day could start cloudy & showery, though there is some doubt about this. Much of the afternoon should be dry with broken cloud & some sunny spells, these lasting into the evening. Temperatures perhaps a degree or so down on today's.
SUNDAY may well stay mainly dry, with broken cloud & some sunshine & temperatures up to about 18 degrees
FRIDAY 8th JULY
HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
A pleasant start this morning, but it's still low pressure in charge.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
A dry, bright start which should last for an hour or two, before cloud begins to build. From lunchtime onwards, the shower risk increases & during the afternoon, there could be some heavy showers around. Amounts of rain will vary considerably over short distances. Winds will be light to moderate from the E, while maximum temperatures reach 18 or 19 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Rather cloudy at times, with still a shower risk, though this is greater further to the east. Some clear spells overnight, with lowest temperatures down to around 9 or 10 degrees.
OUTLOOK
SATURDAY is still essentially unsettled, but there is a better chance of more emphasis on some dry periods, with sunny spells & rather less on cloudy, showery periods (but take a brolly just in case!)
SUNDAY again, hopefully, should see more of the dry spells, with sunshine, & less of the cloud & showers. On both days, temperatures should reach around 18 or 19 degrees (near normal )
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 JULY
A pleasant start this morning, but it's still low pressure in charge.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
A dry, bright start which should last for an hour or two, before cloud begins to build. From lunchtime onwards, the shower risk increases & during the afternoon, there could be some heavy showers around. Amounts of rain will vary considerably over short distances. Winds will be light to moderate from the E, while maximum temperatures reach 18 or 19 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Rather cloudy at times, with still a shower risk, though this is greater further to the east. Some clear spells overnight, with lowest temperatures down to around 9 or 10 degrees.
OUTLOOK
SATURDAY is still essentially unsettled, but there is a better chance of more emphasis on some dry periods, with sunny spells & rather less on cloudy, showery periods (but take a brolly just in case!)
SUNDAY again, hopefully, should see more of the dry spells, with sunshine, & less of the cloud & showers. On both days, temperatures should reach around 18 or 19 degrees (near normal )
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 | 12.2 |
| Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 16.9 |
| Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 7.6 |
| Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 2.9 |
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs) | 3.3mms |
Barometer at observation time today | 1004mbs |
Wind at observation time today | W1 |
This month’s highest temperature to date | 23.1 |
| This month’s lowest temperature to date | 5.0 |
| This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date | 30.6mms |
| This month’s total rainfall to date | 45.7mms |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES JULY
| Average Max. Temperature | 19.2 |
| Average Min. Temperature | 10.4 |
| Record High Temperature | 30.0 |
| Record Low Temperature | 1.5 |
| Long Term Average Rainfall | 60mms |
| Wettest Month | 153 |
| Driest Month | 4.6 |
Thursday, 7 July 2011
THURSDAY 7th JULY----EVENING
UPDATE @ 1815Hrs
Some local rainfall totals for the 24 Hrs ending 0900 G.M.T.today------Perth Airport 31.7mms, Aberfeldy 38.5mms, Carnoustie 45.6mms, Auchterhouse 73.1mms
Today has been showery, though Pitlochry has escaped the worst (There were several heavy showers around House of Bruar late morning & lunchtime). Currently, there is a line of showers to our west, tracking north. Cloudy skies have tended to dominate, with little in the way of sunshine. Between now & Sunday, a low pressure system will amble across Britain from SW to NE, ending up over Norway by Sunday.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Perhaps the odd shower this evening, but a good deal of dry weather with sunny ints, followed by clear spells. Minimum temperature around 9 degrees.
OUTLOOK
FRIDAY should start dry with some sunshine.There may be an odd shower during the afternoon. A degree or two warmer.
THE WEEKEND will see some dry weather with sunny intervals, but afternoon showers are likely, especially on Saturday. Maximum temperatures in the range 17 to 19 degrees.
THE WEEKEND
Some local rainfall totals for the 24 Hrs ending 0900 G.M.T.today------Perth Airport 31.7mms, Aberfeldy 38.5mms, Carnoustie 45.6mms, Auchterhouse 73.1mms
Today has been showery, though Pitlochry has escaped the worst (There were several heavy showers around House of Bruar late morning & lunchtime). Currently, there is a line of showers to our west, tracking north. Cloudy skies have tended to dominate, with little in the way of sunshine. Between now & Sunday, a low pressure system will amble across Britain from SW to NE, ending up over Norway by Sunday.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Perhaps the odd shower this evening, but a good deal of dry weather with sunny ints, followed by clear spells. Minimum temperature around 9 degrees.
OUTLOOK
FRIDAY should start dry with some sunshine.There may be an odd shower during the afternoon. A degree or two warmer.
THE WEEKEND will see some dry weather with sunny intervals, but afternoon showers are likely, especially on Saturday. Maximum temperatures in the range 17 to 19 degrees.
THE WEEKEND
THURSDAY 7th JULY
HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
Rather wet at time of observation, as a rain area trundles further north into the Highlands. The past 24hours have seen the equivalent of 50% of an average full month July rainfall total & other places locally appear to have had even more; Leuchars had 33.8mms between 2100Hrs on 5th July & 2100Hrs on the 6th; Aberfeldy had 44 mms in the 24 hrs up to 0900GMT on the 6th & more statistics will emerge during the day. The rain we had around 1930Hrs yesterday evening was particularly intense for a time.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
More of a sunshine & showers day, following on from the more continuous rain of yesterday. Probably amounts of sunshine will be fairly restricted & when showers do occur, they are likely to be rather heavy. On the positive side, it should be 2 or 3 degrees warmer than yesterday.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Showers will tend to die out this evening & there should be some clear intervals. More showers may spread in later in the night, though these may pass more to the east of Pitlochry. Minimum temperatures should be around 9 degrees.
OUTLOOK
Low pressure will amble across Britain during the next few days, leaving a sunshine & showers type of weather. So while there will be some dry spells with some sunshine, things are not totally settled & more cloudy periods with some showers are also on the cards, though showers perhaps becoming fewer with time. Maximum temperatures will be in the 17 to 19 range throughout the period.
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 JULY
Rather wet at time of observation, as a rain area trundles further north into the Highlands. The past 24hours have seen the equivalent of 50% of an average full month July rainfall total & other places locally appear to have had even more; Leuchars had 33.8mms between 2100Hrs on 5th July & 2100Hrs on the 6th; Aberfeldy had 44 mms in the 24 hrs up to 0900GMT on the 6th & more statistics will emerge during the day. The rain we had around 1930Hrs yesterday evening was particularly intense for a time.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
More of a sunshine & showers day, following on from the more continuous rain of yesterday. Probably amounts of sunshine will be fairly restricted & when showers do occur, they are likely to be rather heavy. On the positive side, it should be 2 or 3 degrees warmer than yesterday.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Showers will tend to die out this evening & there should be some clear intervals. More showers may spread in later in the night, though these may pass more to the east of Pitlochry. Minimum temperatures should be around 9 degrees.
OUTLOOK
Low pressure will amble across Britain during the next few days, leaving a sunshine & showers type of weather. So while there will be some dry spells with some sunshine, things are not totally settled & more cloudy periods with some showers are also on the cards, though showers perhaps becoming fewer with time. Maximum temperatures will be in the 17 to 19 range throughout the period.
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 | 12.5 |
| Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 14.5 |
| Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 10.4 |
| Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 7.1 |
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs) (wettest day so far this year ) | 30.6mms |
Barometer at observation time today | 997mbs |
Wind at observation time today | ESE3 |
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 | * |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES JULY
| Average Max. Temperature | 19.2 |
| Average Min. Temperature | 10.4 |
| Record High Temperature | 30.0 |
| Record Low Temperature | 1.5 |
| Long Term Average Rainfall | 60mms |
| Wettest Month | 153 |
| Driest Month | 4.6 |
Wednesday, 6 July 2011
WEDNESDAY 6th JULY----EVENING
UPDATE @ 1730Hrs
Between 0900H & 1730H, 14.9mms of rain has fallen, to add to the 11.8mms that fell last night. Those two totals alone are equivalent to 45% of an average full month's total for July. Today's maximum temperature only reached 14.0 degrees, the coolest day since June 21st.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
The continuous rain is likely to be replaced by more showery rain as the evening goes on, with a few dry spells in between. Nevertheless, the situation is still very unsettled & more is likely to be added to the rainfall total by morning.
Minimum temperature around 10 degrees.
OUTLOOK
Low pressure will continue dominating the weather situation for some days to come. Frequent showers are expected, sometimes heavy, but interspersed with more broken cloud & a little sunshine at times. Maximum temperatures should gradually rise from today's low figure towards 18 or 19 degrees by the weekend.
Between 0900H & 1730H, 14.9mms of rain has fallen, to add to the 11.8mms that fell last night. Those two totals alone are equivalent to 45% of an average full month's total for July. Today's maximum temperature only reached 14.0 degrees, the coolest day since June 21st.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
The continuous rain is likely to be replaced by more showery rain as the evening goes on, with a few dry spells in between. Nevertheless, the situation is still very unsettled & more is likely to be added to the rainfall total by morning.
Minimum temperature around 10 degrees.
OUTLOOK
Low pressure will continue dominating the weather situation for some days to come. Frequent showers are expected, sometimes heavy, but interspersed with more broken cloud & a little sunshine at times. Maximum temperatures should gradually rise from today's low figure towards 18 or 19 degrees by the weekend.
WEDNESDAY 6th JULY
HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
Low pressure will dominate Britain's weather during the next few days. Today, an active slow-moving front will be close to our area throughout the day & be responsible for the prolonged & at times heavy rainfall.(Watch the rainfall radar in "Favourite Links" to see how our region comes off worst.)
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Overcast, with long spells of rain, sometimes heavy, occasional easing off temporarily. High rainfall totals are likely. Maximum temperatures will be pegged back to around 15 or 16 degrees. Winds will be moderate or fresh from the east.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
The rain is likely to continue through the evening, but die out after midnight. Lowest temperatures should be around 9 or 10 degrees.
OUTLOOK
THURSDAY is expected to be an unsettled day, with heavy showers which may merge into longer spells of rain. A few drier & brighter spells may also occur.
FRIDAY & THE WEEKEND look like remaining rather unsettled, with some showers or even a longer spell of rain. As winds move more to a SW direction by the weekend, it should become a little warmer.
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 JULY
Low pressure will dominate Britain's weather during the next few days. Today, an active slow-moving front will be close to our area throughout the day & be responsible for the prolonged & at times heavy rainfall.(Watch the rainfall radar in "Favourite Links" to see how our region comes off worst.)
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Overcast, with long spells of rain, sometimes heavy, occasional easing off temporarily. High rainfall totals are likely. Maximum temperatures will be pegged back to around 15 or 16 degrees. Winds will be moderate or fresh from the east.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
The rain is likely to continue through the evening, but die out after midnight. Lowest temperatures should be around 9 or 10 degrees.
OUTLOOK
THURSDAY is expected to be an unsettled day, with heavy showers which may merge into longer spells of rain. A few drier & brighter spells may also occur.
FRIDAY & THE WEEKEND look like remaining rather unsettled, with some showers or even a longer spell of rain. As winds move more to a SW direction by the weekend, it should become a little warmer.
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 | 13.6 |
| Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 18.2 |
| Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 13.5 |
| Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 12.8 |
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs) (most of this overnight) | 11.8mms |
Barometer at observation time today | 1001mbs |
Wind at observation time today | NNE4 |
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 | * |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES JULY
| Average Max. Temperature | 19.2 |
| Average Min. Temperature | 10.4 |
| Record High Temperature | 30.0 |
| Record Low Temperature | 1.5 |
| Long Term Average Rainfall | 60mms |
| Wettest Month | 153 |
| Driest Month | 4.6 |
Tuesday, 5 July 2011
TUESDAY 5th JULY----EVENING
UPDATE @ 1745Hrs
The morning was largely dry & cloudy, though it was often bright, with a watery sun trying to shine through. The afternoon saw thicker cloud & there was a short spell of light rain for a time this afternoon--rather more further to the east. Temperatures at best were 4 degrees down on yesterday at 18.2 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
A cloudy evening & night. There will be dry spells, especially during the evening, but overnight, it is likely to turn wet, as an active front becomes slow-moving over the area. Lowest temperatures staying in double figures.
OUTLOOK
WEDNESDAY is expected to be dull with spells of rain with some rather large totals likely.
THE REST OF THE WEEK is likely to stay unsettled with showers & one or two longer spells of rain.
The morning was largely dry & cloudy, though it was often bright, with a watery sun trying to shine through. The afternoon saw thicker cloud & there was a short spell of light rain for a time this afternoon--rather more further to the east. Temperatures at best were 4 degrees down on yesterday at 18.2 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
A cloudy evening & night. There will be dry spells, especially during the evening, but overnight, it is likely to turn wet, as an active front becomes slow-moving over the area. Lowest temperatures staying in double figures.
OUTLOOK
WEDNESDAY is expected to be dull with spells of rain with some rather large totals likely.
THE REST OF THE WEEK is likely to stay unsettled with showers & one or two longer spells of rain.
TUESDAY 5th JULY
HEADLINES @ 0845Hrs
A very mild night. There were a few spits of rain around 0800Hrs, but that soon died out, leaving things cloudy, dry & windy.High pressure has now shifted away & low pressure with fronts, will begin to dominate things for the next few days.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
A mainly cloudy day, with a fresh SE wind. Although largely dry this morning, there is likely to be some light & patchy rain later this afternoon & this evening, but amounts should be small. It will be cooler than yesterday. with a maximum temperature around 18 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
It will continue cloudy, with occasional, mainly light rain. Later in the night, the rain is likely to become more persistent & heavy. Temperatures should hold in double figures.
OUTLOOK
WEDNESDAY is likely to remain cloudy, with fronts very slow-moving over the area. Periods of rain are expected, though perhaps easing later in the day.It will stay cool, with temperatures around 16 at best.
THE REST OF THE WEEK remains rather unsettled with some heavy showers or longer spells of rain, only a little sunshine & staying cool.
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 JULY
A very mild night. There were a few spits of rain around 0800Hrs, but that soon died out, leaving things cloudy, dry & windy.High pressure has now shifted away & low pressure with fronts, will begin to dominate things for the next few days.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
A mainly cloudy day, with a fresh SE wind. Although largely dry this morning, there is likely to be some light & patchy rain later this afternoon & this evening, but amounts should be small. It will be cooler than yesterday. with a maximum temperature around 18 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
It will continue cloudy, with occasional, mainly light rain. Later in the night, the rain is likely to become more persistent & heavy. Temperatures should hold in double figures.
OUTLOOK
WEDNESDAY is likely to remain cloudy, with fronts very slow-moving over the area. Periods of rain are expected, though perhaps easing later in the day.It will stay cool, with temperatures around 16 at best.
THE REST OF THE WEEK remains rather unsettled with some heavy showers or longer spells of rain, only a little sunshine & staying cool.
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 0845 | 14.9 |
| Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 22.2 |
| Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 14.2 |
| Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 11.2 |
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs) | trace |
Barometer at observation time today | 1012mbs |
Wind at observation time today | ESE5 |
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 | * |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES JULY
| Average Max. Temperature | 19.2 |
| Average Min. Temperature | 10.4 |
| Record High Temperature | 30.0 |
| Record Low Temperature | 1.5 |
| Long Term Average Rainfall | 60mms |
| Wettest Month | 153 |
| Driest Month | 4.6 |
Monday, 4 July 2011
MONDAY 4th JULY----EVENING
UPDATE @ 1730Hrs
It took a while for the morning cloud to lift & break, but once it did so, it was a day of broken cloud & sunny spells. The maximum temperature was again above the long-term average, reaching 22.2 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
The evening & night should stay dry, with some further sunny spells this evening, though rather more cloudy at times overnight. Lowest temperatures will be around 10 degrees.
OUTLOOK
TUESDAY will see high pressure giving way to low & some rain-bearing fronts advancing from the SW. It is likely to start dry, but cloudy. During the afternoon, some rain is likely to spread into the area, though amounts are likely to be small. Winds will be fresher from the SE & temperatures are likely to be 4 or 5 degrees down on today's.
WEDNESDAY threatens to be a cloudy day, with some more persistent & heavier rain.
It took a while for the morning cloud to lift & break, but once it did so, it was a day of broken cloud & sunny spells. The maximum temperature was again above the long-term average, reaching 22.2 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
The evening & night should stay dry, with some further sunny spells this evening, though rather more cloudy at times overnight. Lowest temperatures will be around 10 degrees.
OUTLOOK
TUESDAY will see high pressure giving way to low & some rain-bearing fronts advancing from the SW. It is likely to start dry, but cloudy. During the afternoon, some rain is likely to spread into the area, though amounts are likely to be small. Winds will be fresher from the SE & temperatures are likely to be 4 or 5 degrees down on today's.
WEDNESDAY threatens to be a cloudy day, with some more persistent & heavier rain.
MONDAY 4th JULY
HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
A bit frustrating at present, to find a sheet of North Sea low cloud over the area, an unfortunate feature of the weather in our part of the country when winds come off the cool North Sea during an otherwise warm, settled spell. Give it time; it should start to break later in the morning----but remember, this is the final day of the current settled spell.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Some low cloud from the North Sea affecting the area to start the day. This should break up later to give another dry, warm day, with patchy cloud & some sunny spells. Maximum temperatures should reach around 23 degrees, with gentle breezes from the S.E.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
A dry warm evening, will be followed by a dry night with broken cloud. (There is just an outside chance of a shower, more likely over the mountains to the north of us). Lowest temperature around 10 degrees.
OUTLOOK
TUESDAY will be a cloudier & cooler day, with some rain around later, though most of this only light. Temperatures about 5 or 6 degrees down on today's.
WEDNESDAY will be mostly cloudy & cool with spells of rain.
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 JULY
A bit frustrating at present, to find a sheet of North Sea low cloud over the area, an unfortunate feature of the weather in our part of the country when winds come off the cool North Sea during an otherwise warm, settled spell. Give it time; it should start to break later in the morning----but remember, this is the final day of the current settled spell.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Some low cloud from the North Sea affecting the area to start the day. This should break up later to give another dry, warm day, with patchy cloud & some sunny spells. Maximum temperatures should reach around 23 degrees, with gentle breezes from the S.E.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
A dry warm evening, will be followed by a dry night with broken cloud. (There is just an outside chance of a shower, more likely over the mountains to the north of us). Lowest temperature around 10 degrees.
OUTLOOK
TUESDAY will be a cloudier & cooler day, with some rain around later, though most of this only light. Temperatures about 5 or 6 degrees down on today's.
WEDNESDAY will be mostly cloudy & cool with spells of rain.
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 | 14.3 |
| Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 23.1 |
| Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 8.9 |
| Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 3.9 |
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs) | nil |
Barometer at observation time today | 1018mbs |
Wind at observation time today | SE2 |
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 | * |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES JULY
| Average Max. Temperature | 19.2 |
| Average Min. Temperature | 10.4 |
| Record High Temperature | 30.0 |
| Record Low Temperature | 1.5 |
| Long Term Average Rainfall | 60mms |
| Wettest Month | 153 |
| Driest Month | 4.6 |
Sunday, 3 July 2011
SUNDAY 3rd JULY----EVENING
UPDATE @ 1715Hrs
It's been an excellent summer's day, with plenty of sunshine & very warm. The maximum temperature reached 23.1 degrees, the highest since June 3rd. Last July, the month's highest temperature was only 21.9.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
There will be further sunny spells this evening with a dry night to follow. There could well be some mist patches around early tomorrow morning. Minimum overnight temperature down to about 7 degrees.
OUTLOOK
MONDAY will continue much as today, with good periods of sunshine & temperatures in the "low 70's"
TUESDAY will see a transition to more unsettled conditions, as high pressure gives way to low pressure with rain-bearing fronts.
It's been an excellent summer's day, with plenty of sunshine & very warm. The maximum temperature reached 23.1 degrees, the highest since June 3rd. Last July, the month's highest temperature was only 21.9.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
There will be further sunny spells this evening with a dry night to follow. There could well be some mist patches around early tomorrow morning. Minimum overnight temperature down to about 7 degrees.
OUTLOOK
MONDAY will continue much as today, with good periods of sunshine & temperatures in the "low 70's"
TUESDAY will see a transition to more unsettled conditions, as high pressure gives way to low pressure with rain-bearing fronts.
SUNDAY 3rd JULY
HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
The 5th chilly early morning on the trot, with the ground min. not far off frost levels. There were also attractive mist patches flirting with Ben Vrackie before 0800Hrs. Looking good for today & tomorrow, but don't get carried away! The warm settled stuff is not here to stay for long!!
PITLOCHRY TODAY
A fine, warm day in prospect, with light winds & a maximum temperature of around 21 degrees. This would make it the warmest day since June 3rd (when it got to 26.5 ). There is likely to be most sunshine this morning & some patches of cloud this afternoon.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Some sunshine this evening & some clear spells overnight, lowest temperature around 7 or 8 degrees.
OUTLOOK
MONDAY should see more of the same, with top temperatures around 22 degrees--but
TUESDAY will see the high pressure giving way, a depression moving in from the west & frontal systems bringing some rain later in the 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 JULY
The 5th chilly early morning on the trot, with the ground min. not far off frost levels. There were also attractive mist patches flirting with Ben Vrackie before 0800Hrs. Looking good for today & tomorrow, but don't get carried away! The warm settled stuff is not here to stay for long!!
PITLOCHRY TODAY
A fine, warm day in prospect, with light winds & a maximum temperature of around 21 degrees. This would make it the warmest day since June 3rd (when it got to 26.5 ). There is likely to be most sunshine this morning & some patches of cloud this afternoon.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Some sunshine this evening & some clear spells overnight, lowest temperature around 7 or 8 degrees.
OUTLOOK
MONDAY should see more of the same, with top temperatures around 22 degrees--but
TUESDAY will see the high pressure giving way, a depression moving in from the west & frontal systems bringing some rain later in the 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 | 12.9 |
| Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 20.7 |
| Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 5.5 |
| Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 0.8 |
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs) | nil |
Barometer at observation time today | 1018mbs |
Wind at observation time today | NW1 |
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 | * |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES JULY
| Average Max. Temperature | 19.2 |
| Average Min. Temperature | 10.4 |
| Record High Temperature | 30.0 |
| Record Low Temperature | 1.5 |
| Long Term Average Rainfall | 60mms |
| Wettest Month | 153 |
| Driest Month | 4.6 |
Saturday, 2 July 2011
SATURDAY 2nd JULY----EVENING
UPDATE @ 1730Hrs
It was a pleasant morning, with sunny intervals & a longer spell of sunshine around 1130/ 1200, when today's highest temperature occurred (20.7 ). This afternoon was cloudy, though it was still 19 degrees at the time this update was made.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Some clearer skies will gradually develop & it should remain dry throughout. Minimum temperatures will fall to around 7 degrees.
OUTLOOK
SUNDAY is expected to be a dry, bright day with some sunshine. Maximum temperatures should reach 20 or 21 degrees & winds will be light.
MONDAY will be similar, but as the week progresses, it will become less settled.
It was a pleasant morning, with sunny intervals & a longer spell of sunshine around 1130/ 1200, when today's highest temperature occurred (20.7 ). This afternoon was cloudy, though it was still 19 degrees at the time this update was made.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Some clearer skies will gradually develop & it should remain dry throughout. Minimum temperatures will fall to around 7 degrees.
OUTLOOK
SUNDAY is expected to be a dry, bright day with some sunshine. Maximum temperatures should reach 20 or 21 degrees & winds will be light.
MONDAY will be similar, but as the week progresses, it will become less settled.
SATURDAY 2nd JULY
HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
SEE JUNE INFORMATION BELOW
High pressure will be in charge for the next 3 or 4 days, before it becomes more unsettled again. It was somewhat cooler than expected last night (more cloud breaks) & it was almost down to a ground frost here. A very reasonable weekend lies ahead.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Very much like yesterday. Dry, rather a lot of cloud, but bright with a few sunny intervals. A light breeze from the east. The maximum temperature should reach about 18 degrees, just a touch down on average.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
A little sunshine during the evening & a few clear spells overnight. Minimum temperature about 8 degrees.
OUTLOOK
SUNDAY should be dry & bright with sunny spells & highest temperature up to about 20 degrees.
MONDAY should also be dry & bright with some sunshine & pleasantly warm.
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 JULY
SEE JUNE INFORMATION BELOW
High pressure will be in charge for the next 3 or 4 days, before it becomes more unsettled again. It was somewhat cooler than expected last night (more cloud breaks) & it was almost down to a ground frost here. A very reasonable weekend lies ahead.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
Very much like yesterday. Dry, rather a lot of cloud, but bright with a few sunny intervals. A light breeze from the east. The maximum temperature should reach about 18 degrees, just a touch down on average.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
A little sunshine during the evening & a few clear spells overnight. Minimum temperature about 8 degrees.
OUTLOOK
SUNDAY should be dry & bright with sunny spells & highest temperature up to about 20 degrees.
MONDAY should also be dry & bright with some sunshine & pleasantly warm.
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 | 12.0 |
| Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 17.6 |
| Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 5.0 |
| Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 0.1 |
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs) | nil |
Barometer at observation time today | 1024mbs |
Wind at observation time today | NNE1 |
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 | * |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES JULY
| Average Max. Temperature | 19.2 |
| Average Min. Temperature | 10.4 |
| Record High Temperature | 30.0 |
| Record Low Temperature | 1.5 |
| Long Term Average Rainfall | 60mms |
| Wettest Month | 153 |
| Driest Month | 4.6 |
Friday, 1 July 2011
FRIDAY 1st JULY----EVENING
UPDATE @ 1830Hrs
It's been a pleasant start to July, though cloud has predominated over sunshine. The day's highest temperature reached 17.6 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
A dry period, with a few clear spells, light winds & a low of about 9 degrees.
OUTLOOK
SATURDAY should be much as today has been, but perhaps a little more in the way of sunshine. Maximum temperature around 17 degrees, which is below the normal.
SUNDAY should remain dry with some sunshine, with temperatures a little higher.
SEE JUNE INFORMATION BELOW
It's been a pleasant start to July, though cloud has predominated over sunshine. The day's highest temperature reached 17.6 degrees.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
A dry period, with a few clear spells, light winds & a low of about 9 degrees.
OUTLOOK
SATURDAY should be much as today has been, but perhaps a little more in the way of sunshine. Maximum temperature around 17 degrees, which is below the normal.
SUNDAY should remain dry with some sunshine, with temperatures a little higher.
SEE JUNE INFORMATION BELOW
JUNE 2011----MONTHLY SUMMARY
JUNE was cooler than average, with both maximum & minimum values 1 degree below the long-term average. The month's highest temperature was 26.5 on the 3rd & only this day & on the 2nd & 19th, did temperatures exceed 20 degrees.The 11th was the coolest day, with a high of just 12.0 degrees Amazingly, June's average maximum temperature was only 0.7 degrees higher than that of April 2011!
The month's lowest temperature was 1.0 on the morning of the 10th. There were 5 nights with a ground frost at this prone site, the lowest being -2.9 on the 10th.
Rainfall at 64.0mms was just 3% above the long-term average. 13 days had 1.0mm or more & the wettest 24hr period was the 20th with 14.1mms.
This is unlikely to be a June that sticks in the memory, with no long-term records broken. It was disappointing for those who welcome sun & warmth, though gardeners & growers would have little cause for complaint.
The month's lowest temperature was 1.0 on the morning of the 10th. There were 5 nights with a ground frost at this prone site, the lowest being -2.9 on the 10th.
Rainfall at 64.0mms was just 3% above the long-term average. 13 days had 1.0mm or more & the wettest 24hr period was the 20th with 14.1mms.
This is unlikely to be a June that sticks in the memory, with no long-term records broken. It was disappointing for those who welcome sun & warmth, though gardeners & growers would have little cause for complaint.
SATURDAY 1st JULY
HEADLINES @ 0900Hr
LATER---A JUNE SUMMARY & GRAPH WITH RUN OF JUNE TEMPERATURES
A pleasant start, following another chilly night, with nearly a ground frost. We again escaped the worst of yesterday's showers.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
A mainly dry day;just a small chance of a p.m. shower. Some sunny intervals, but rather a lot of cloud at times. The maximum temperature should reach around 18 degrees, with a light to moderate NW wind.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
An isolated shower, but plenty of dry weather with broken cloud. Probably a little less cold than the last few nights with a minimum of around 8 degrees.
OUTLOOK
THE WEEKEND should be dry, with partly cloudy skies but also a little sunshine. Temperatures reaching around 18 on Saturday, possibly a little higher on Sunday.
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 JULY
LATER---A JUNE SUMMARY & GRAPH WITH RUN OF JUNE TEMPERATURES
A pleasant start, following another chilly night, with nearly a ground frost. We again escaped the worst of yesterday's showers.
PITLOCHRY TODAY
A mainly dry day;just a small chance of a p.m. shower. Some sunny intervals, but rather a lot of cloud at times. The maximum temperature should reach around 18 degrees, with a light to moderate NW wind.
THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
An isolated shower, but plenty of dry weather with broken cloud. Probably a little less cold than the last few nights with a minimum of around 8 degrees.
OUTLOOK
THE WEEKEND should be dry, with partly cloudy skies but also a little sunshine. Temperatures reaching around 18 on Saturday, possibly a little higher on Sunday.
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 | 12.9 |
| Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 17.3 |
| Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 5.9 |
| Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs) | 0.4 |
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs) | 0.3mms |
Barometer at observation time today | 1027mbs |
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 | * |
AVERAGES & EXTREMES JULY
| Average Max. Temperature | 19.2 |
| Average Min. Temperature | 10.4 |
| Record High Temperature | 30.0 |
| Record Low Temperature | 1.5 |
| Long Term Average Rainfall | 60mms |
| Wettest Month | 153 |
| Driest Month | 4.6 |
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