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AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in AUGUST

Avg. max. temperature	18.8	Long term avg. rainfall	74.5mms
Avg min. temperature	9.8	Wettest month	211 (2004)
Record high temperature	28.7 (1984)	Driest month	8.9 (1976)
Record low temperature	0.2 (1997)

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There will be no further updates of data & forecasts for the time being, but I hope you will continue to visit the site & click on some of the LINKS.   I recommend you use the Met Office & BBC sites for short-term & longer -term forecasts, though each of the links has something of interest from the world of meteorology. Several of the links show how other enthusiasts across the region display the data they record, many being totally automated.

A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

SKYE up to 25 yesterday!   Today in Pitlochry should see a cloudy start, perhaps with the odd light shower, but also some dry, brighter spells. .During the afternoon, clouds are likely to take on more vertical development, with an increased likelihood of a few heavy showers breaking out, perhaps even with thunder. Amounts of rain will vary considerably within short distances & some spots may largely escape. Winds will still be in the SE, moderate in strength, with top temperatures close to 20 degrees in any decent sunny spells. Dry at first tonight, but rain by dawn.

Temperature at obs. time today 0830	14.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	20.1
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	11.7
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	8.9
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	11.8mms
Barometer at observation time today	1005mbs
Wind at observation time today	SSE2
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.5
This month’s lowest temperature to date	5.2
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	11.8mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	50.5mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in AUGUST

Avg. max. temperature	18.8	Long term avg. rainfall	74.5mms
Avg min. temperature	9.8	Wettest month	211 (2004)
Record high temperature	28.7 (1984)	Driest month	8.9 (1976)
Record low temperature	0.2 (1997)

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LOCAL AREA FORECAST---FRIDAY to MONDAY
Pressure will remain low to the W. but high to the SE, making for a contrast in the weather between our area & SE England (London may exceed 30 over the weekend!)
Friday threatens to be mostly cloudy & rather wet. The weekend should be better, though Saturday may still see some showers, Sunday less so. The new week promises changeable conditions, still with some showers. Winds will blow from a S. quarter, keeping both days & nights on the warm & humid side.

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

KINLOCHEWE reached 24.2 yesterday (Oh to have been in the NW Highlands of late!).  Pitlochry had one of it's rare thunderstorms.    At 7 o'clock this morning, visibility was down to below 200ms, but the sun has rapidly broken through & much of the day is expected to see dry, bright weather. HOWEVER, by early evening it is likely to be clouding up, with heavy rain & strengthening winds following.

Temperature at obs. time today 0845	14.2
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	20.9
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	11.4
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	8.6
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)---(Thunderstorm)	10.7mms
Barometer at observation time today	1011mbs
Wind at observation time today	SSE2
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.5
This month’s lowest temperature to date	5.2
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	10.7mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	38.7mms

At the half-way stage in August, temperatures are running above average, especially the nights.
AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in AUGUST

Avg. max. temperature	18.8	Long term avg. rainfall	74.5mms
Avg min. temperature	9.8	Wettest month	211 (2004)
Record high temperature	28.7 (1984)	Driest month	8.9 (1976)
Record low temperature	0.2 (1997)

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LOCAL AREA FORECAST----THURSDAY to SUNDAY
Pressure is low to the west, giving unsettled conditions initially. The weekend should be rather more settled, though still with the odd shower. It will remain rather warm, with winds from a S quarter, fresh at first, but lighter by the weekend.

THE THUNDERSTORM which began over Pitlochry at 1415hrs, gave 10.5mms of rain. Before lunchtime, the temperature had reached nearly 21 degrees, though fell back to 14 degrees towards the end of the storm.

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

YESTERDAY, SKYE reached 22.7!   Today, in Pitlochry,skies will often be cloudy, but there  should be a few  sunny intervals, though also some heavy showers around the area, especially during the afternoon. On the positive side, it will feel rather warm & humid & in any sunshine temperatures could reach 21 degrees. Winds will be force 2 or 3 from the SE. Tonight should become dry with a few cloud breaks.

Temperature at obs. time today 0815	16.1
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	17.5
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	15.2
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	14.1
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.3mms
Barometer at observation time today	1006mbs
Wind at observation time today	E2
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.5
This month’s lowest temperature to date	5.2
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	9.8mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	28.0mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in AUGUST

Avg. max. temperature	18.8	Long term avg. rainfall	74.5mms
Avg min. temperature	9.8	Wettest month	211 (2004)
Record high temperature	28.7 (1984)	Driest month	8.9 (1976)
Record low temperature	0.2 (1997)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK---WEDNESDAY to SATURDAY
Pressure will continue to be low to the west during this period, giving largely unsettled conditions, with belts of rain, occasional showers, but also a few dry spells with sunny intervals.It will stay rather warm, with high humidities, top temperatures in the range 18 to 20 & locally higher in any sunny spells. Winds will remain in the SE for much of the time, being strongest later on Wednesday.& during Thursday. Much of Wednesday should be dry & Saturday may only see the odd shower around.

It's spells of rain or showers this week, but feeling quite warm & humid in S or SE winds. A few drier & brighter periods, but rainfall totals are certain to advance in the next few days.

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Very disappointing again yesterday in Pitlochry, BUT--- SKYE reached 23 & STORNOWAY had 10 hrs of sunshine.  MONDAY sees a little rain at first, though this dying out during the morning to give a dry, bright spell before more rain, persistent & quite heavy at times, returns later in the day.It will feel rather warm & humid with fresh SE winds. Rain will continue through the evening & for part of the night.

Temperature at obs. time today 0845	15.7
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	17.3
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	14.9
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	13.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	6.8mms
Barometer at observation time today	1008mbs
Wind at observation time today	ESE5
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.5
This month’s lowest temperature to date	5.2
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	9.8mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	27.7mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in AUGUST

Avg. max. temperature	18.8	Long term avg. rainfall	74.5mms
Avg min. temperature	9.8	Wettest month	211 (2004)
Record high temperature	28.7 (1984)	Driest month	8.9 (1976)
Record low temperature	0.2 (1997)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK---TUESDAY to FRIDAY
During the coming week, pressure will stay low to the west giving mild S or SE winds, but bringing spells of rain or showers. Any dry spells will be brief & unreliable, but when the sun does come out, it will feel warm & humid. Nights will also see mild temperatures & high humidities.There may be a longer dry spell for part of Wednesday, before wet & windy weather arrives in association with a vigorous depression.

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
It proved very disappointing yesterday, but over in the west, KINLOCHEWE reached 24.6, while STORNOWAY had 13.4hrs sunshine (It's often a case of "head west" when settled spells come with winds in an E. quarter).   Sunday finds SE winds somewhat stronger--force 5-- & it seems likely that there will be rather a lot of cloud about, perhaps a few breaks later on. Top temperatures locally around 18 to 20. Tonight is likely to be rather cloudy, though dry & mild.

Temperature at obs. time today 0845	15.6
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	18.7
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	13.8
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	12.9
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1016mbs
Wind at observation time today	ESE5
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.5
This month’s lowest temperature to date	5.2
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	9.8mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	20.9mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for AUGUST in PITLOCHRY

Avg. max. temperature	18.8	Long term avg. rainfall	74.5mms
Avg min. temperature	9.8	Wettest month	211 (2004)
Record high temperature	28.7 (1984)	Driest month	8.9 (1976)
Record low temperature	0.2 (1997)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK---MONDAY to THURSDAY
Becoming unsettled, as low pressure to the west becomes the dominant feature. Each day is prone to showers or even longer spells of rain, some being on the heavy side. Each day should also see some dry spells with intervals of sunshine, in which it should feel warm. Both days & nights should see temperatures near or even a little above average. Winds will remain from the SE, mainly around force 3, though stronger on Monday.

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

A dry, bright day ahead, but probably more of a SE breeze & rather more cloud than was the case yesterday. Places further west are likely to see more in the way of sunshine & higher temperatures. Close to the North Sea, it will be more cloudy & feel cool. Maximum temperatures locally around 19 or 20.   Tonight will be partly cloudy, but remain dry.

Temperature at obs. time today 0830	14.4
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	22.6
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	12.3
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	9.6
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1025mbs
Wind at observation time today	SE3
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.5
This month’s lowest temperature to date	5.2
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	9.8mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	20.9mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in AUGUST

Avg. max. temperature	18.8	Long term avg. rainfall	74.5mms
Avg min. temperature	9.8	Wettest month	211 (2004)
Record high temperature	28.7 (1984)	Driest month	8.9 (1976)
Record low temperature	0.2 (1997)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK---SUNDAY to WEDNESDAY
High pressure will move away, with the weather becoming dominated by low pressure to the W.
Sunday should remain dry with sunny intervals, but then things go downhill during next week, with Wednesday threatening to be particularly wet. Winds will remain in the SE, but will often be up to about force 4 or 5. Daytime temperatures should hold in the 17 to 19 range, though it will be often be rather cloudy with only sunny intervals.

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

A dry day, though rather cloudy, especially for the first part of the morning. Sunny intervals later on, though still some patches of cloud. Feeling pleasantly warm in the sunny intervals, with a high of 19 degrees.Winds light to moderate from the SE. Tonight---variable amounts of cloud, with some clear spells & a minimum of 8 to 10 degrees.

Temperature at obs. time today 0745	12.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	21.4
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	11.4
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	10.2
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1028mbs
Wind at observation time today	SE1
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.5
This month’s lowest temperature to date	5.2
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	9.8mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	20.9mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in AUGUST

Avg. max. temperature	18.8	Long term avg. rainfall	74.5mms
Avg min. temperature	9.8	Wettest month	211 (2004)
Record high temperature	28.7 (1984)	Driest month	8.9 (1976)
Record low temperature	0.2 (1997)

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LOCAL AREA FORECAST--- SATURDAY to TUESDAY
The weekend should be dry, though rather cloudy at times, but with sunny intervals.Maximum temperatures around 18,winds moderate from the SE..
The start of next week will see the weather turn less settled, with the likelihood of some showers or even a longer spell of rain. Winds, still from the SE, will tend to be fresher, up to about force 4 or even 5..

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Thursday will be dry & after a cloudy start, the sun should break through, though there will still be some patches of cloud around. It will become warm in the sunny spells, with a top temperature close to 20 degrees. It will be cooler further east & warmer & sunnier further west. Tonight should remain dry with a few clear spells.Winds mainly from the SE throughout..

Temperature at obs. time today 0830	12.6
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	19.8
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	11.8
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	11.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	trace
Barometer at observation time today	1025mbs
Wind at observation time today	SE1
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.5
This month’s lowest temperature to date	5.2
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	9.8mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	20.9mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES in PITLOCHRY for AUGUST

Avg. max. temperature	18.8	Long term avg. rainfall	74.5mms
Avg min. temperature	9.8	Wettest month	211 (2004)
Record high temperature	28.7 (1984)	Driest month	8.9 (1976)
Record low temperature	0.2 (1997)

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LOCAL AREA FORECAST---FRIDAY to MONDAY
Pressure is now high over Britain, but SE winds off the North Sea often have a tendency to keep our area with somewhat more cloud & lower temperatures than further west in such situations. It will probably stay dry until at least late on Sunday, but by Monday, the high pressure will be well away & a changeable week then lies ahead. So make the best of 3 or 4 days of dry weather, with some sunshine, light winds & maximum temperatures in a range 18 to 20. For those wanting it hotter & sunnier, try further west in Scotland.. .

A VIEW FROM THE SUMMIT OF PERTHSHIRE'S HIGHEST MOUNTAIN, BEN LAWERS (1214m). THIS IS LOOKING TOWARDS THE NE END OF LOCH TAY.

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

It should be a largely dry day, though rather cloudy, especially this morning. There should be some brighter skies during the afternoon & evening. Winds will be light from the SE & highest temperatures should reach a near-normal 18 to 19 degrees.The night will be dry with some clear spells & temperatures down to 6 or 7.

Temperature at obs. time today 0830	13.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	21.5
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	12.8
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	11.8
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	3.7mms
Barometer at observation time today	1021mbs
Wind at observation time today	W1
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.5
This month’s lowest temperature to date	5.2
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	9.8mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	20.9mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in AUGUST

Avg. max. temperature	18.8	Long term avg. rainfall	74.5mms
Avg min. temperature	9.8	Wettest month	211 (2004)
Record high temperature	28.7 (1984)	Driest month	8.9 (1976)
Record low temperature	0.2 (1997)

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LOCAL AREA FORECAST---THURSDAY to SUNDAY
High pressure has now become established over Britain, but, locally, there may still be cloudy periods & daytime temperature are not expected to exceed 21 or 22 degrees at best. Nevertheless, the weather from now 'till Sunday could at least be described as "promising" by this summer's standards.  Unfortunately, it's back to more changeable conditions by the end of Monday!

"Last of the Summer Wine" Country, (Holmfirth,Yorkshire)

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Broken cloud with some sunny spells & probably dry this morning. From afternoon & during the evening & night, there is always the risk of the odd heavy shower, though there will also be spells of dry weather with sunny intervals. Many places in the region should miss the showers, but a few will get a heavy downpour. Winds will be light & variable in direction & highest temperatures should reach 18 or 19 degrees. The odd shower may linger into the night.

Temperature at obs. time today 0830	13.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	20.1
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	12.4
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	11.6
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)(Leuchars had 21mms in 24hrs ending 2200H last night--some nasty showers around!	9.8mms
Barometer at observation time today	1013mbs
Wind at observation time today	SW1
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.5
This month’s lowest temperature to date	5.2
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	9.8mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	17.2mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in AUGUST

Avg. max. temperature	18.8	Long term avg. rainfall	74.5mms
Avg min. temperature	9.8	Wettest month	211 (2004)
Record high temperature	28.7 (1984)	Driest month	8.9 (1976)
Record low temperature	0.2 (1997)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK----WEDNESDAY to SATURDAY
.High pressure will become established over Britain by mid-week. This will have the effect of killing off the showers & keeping the weather mainly dry for some days, though no great heat is expected. Daytime temperatures should be in the range 16 to 20 degrees. Winds will be mainly light, occasionally moderate & often from the SE. There will be sunshine at times & overall, it will be an improvement on much we have had to endure over June & July. However, the fine spell is unlikely to survive into next week.

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Only the one short-lived downpour yesterday,around 1745/1800hrs. Many other regions (eg S.E. Scotland) took a hammering on rainfall. Another heavy shower was painfully close just to the south of us in the early hours.  Monday should see a mainly dry morning with some sunshine, but the shower risk increases this afternoon & evening, with some heavy, thundery ones around. Localised flooding possible, but some spots largely missing the worst.     Feeling quite warm, with light winds.

Temperature at obs. time today 0830	13.4
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	18.2
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	12.1
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	10.1
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	3.8mms
Barometer at observation time today	1005mbs
Wind at observation time today	SE1
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.5
This month’s lowest temperature to date	5.2
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	3.8mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	7.4mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in AUGUST

Avg. max. temperature	18.8	Long term avg. rainfall	74.5mms
Avg min. temperature	9.8	Wettest month	211 (2004)
Record high temperature	28.7 (1984)	Driest month	8.9 (1976)
Record low temperature	0.2 (1997)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK----TUESDAY to FRIDAY
High pressure will become established from mid week, replacing the slack low pressure area that has had a showery potential. Tuesday is likely to be the last of the showery days & thereafter, it should be mainly dry, with broken cloud & some sunshine. Winds will remain light & daytime temperatures should reach in the range 17 to 20.  At this stage it would appear that a fine weekend is in prospect.

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

After a cloudy start to Sunday, skies should brighten later in the morning to give some intervals of sunshine. During the afternoon, heaped-up clouds will tend to develop, these capable of producing heavy downpours, perhaps with hail & thunder. Some spots may receive a deluge, whilst others nearby, receive little little or no rain.The shower risk may well persist through the evening & into the night.Not as warm as yesterday, but still feeling close, with maximum about 18. Winds generally light, mainly from an E.quarter.

Temperature at obs. time today 0830	14.4
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)--highest since 28th May	23.5
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	11.8
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	9.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	trace
Barometer at observation time today	1007mbs
Wind at observation time today	W1
This month’s highest temperature to date	*
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 in PITLOCHRY for AUGUST

Avg. max. temperature	18.8	Long term avg. rainfall	74.5mms
Avg min. temperature	9.8	Wettest month	211 (2004)
Record high temperature	28.7 (1984)	Driest month	8.9 (1976)
Record low temperature	0.2 (1997)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK----MONDAY to THURSDAY
 Over this period, low pressure over Britain is likely to be replaced by high pressure. Monday & Tuesday are likely to see a mixture of some sunshine, but also showers, some heavy on Monday.By Wednesday & Thursday, the shower risk should have decreased, with long dry spells, though perhaps only limited sunshine. Daytime temperatures should be in a range 17 to 19 & throughout, winds will be light to moderate & somewhat variable in direction.

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Again, we are off to a sunny start, following a clear, chilly night .During the day, cloud is likely to develop & build, so we can expect intervals of sunshine, rather than "wall to wall". There may be the odd shower developing this afternoon, though they are likely to be more widespread over Southern Scotland & we could get away with dry conditions for much of the time. The evening seems likely to have the highest risk of a sharp shower, but some places could escape. It will again feel warm in the sunshine, with winds only about force 2.  There may also be some showery activity overnight.

Temperature at obs. time today 0845	11.8
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	20.2
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	6.5
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	3.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1009mbs
Wind at observation time today	SW1
This month’s highest temperature to date	*
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 in PITLOCHRY for AUGUST

Avg. max. temperature	18.8	Long term avg. rainfall	74.5mms
Avg min. temperature	9.8	Wettest month	211 (2004)
Record high temperature	28.7 (1984)	Driest month	8.9 (1976)
Record low temperature	0.2 (1997)

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LOCAL OUTLOOK-----SUNDAY to WEDNESDAY
The low pressure system has only moved about as far as the Bristol Channel & as yet, Scotland has not been affected by the showery weather in its circulation.  Sunday would appear to be the most cloudy & showery day of the period, but as we get into the new week, any showers should be scattered, with dry spells & some sunshine in between. It will, however, turn a little cooler, with highest temperatures nearer to 17, as compared to the 20/21 of more recent days.

Unsettled-looking weather charts, don't always lead to unsettled weather!
Pitlochry gets 2 fine, warm days, despite earlier predictions of showery weather.
It was expected that the low would have been right over Britain by this stage, but in the event, its progress towards Scandinavia has been very slow & erratic & most of us will be delighted for it!!

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

After a better day yesterday than earlier predicted, we may well be in a similar set-up today. Certainly, following a clear, cool night, we are off to a sunny start. During the morning,however, cloud is likely to build up somewhat & a shower is possible during the p.m. period, though they should be well-scattered. Top temperatures should reach around 19 or 20 & winds will be force 2 or 3 from the SE.    It may well turn rather cloudy overnight, with small amounts of rain.

Temperature at obs. time today 0830	9.7
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	21.1
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	5.2
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	2.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1008mbs
Wind at observation time today	S2
This month’s highest temperature to date	*
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 in PITLOCHRY for AUGUST

Avg. max. temperature	18.8	Long term avg. rainfall	74.5mms
Avg min. temperature	9.8	Wettest month	211 (2004)
Record high temperature	28.7 (1984)	Driest month	8.9 (1976)
Record low temperature	0.2 (1997)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK----SATURDAY to TUESDAY
Low pressure to the SW of Ireland, will move erratically & slowly towards Scandinavia by the end of the period. This will leave us in a basically showery situation, with light winds & some dry spells with sunny intervals, between the more cloudy & showery areas.  Sunday may see the most frequent & heaviest showers. By the start of next week, winds may be more in the E. or NE & it will feel a little cooler.

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
Thursday promises to be quite a nice day. There should be well-broken cloud, especially this morning, with sunny spells.  By this afternoon, more cloud will have bubbled up--capable of producing an odd shower around the region, but some places may well escape. Winds will be force 2 from the SW & highest temperatures should reach 19 or 20 degrees.  Tonight should be dry with some clear spells, with temperatures down to 8 or 9.    SEE JULY REPORT BELOW

Temperature at obs. time today 0830	12.6
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	17.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	11.8
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	10.4
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	3.6mms
Barometer at observation time today	1003mbs
Wind at observation time today	W2
This month’s highest temperature to date	*
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 for PITLOCHRY in AUGUST

Avg. max. temperature	18.8	Long term avg. rainfall	74.5mms
Avg min. temperature	9.8	Wettest month	211 (2004)
Record high temperature	28.7 (1984)	Driest month	8.9 (1976)
Record low temperature	0.2 (1997)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK----FRIDAY to MONDAY
Low pressure to the west of Ireland, will move slowly over Britain to be over Scandinavia by Monday. The resulting weather will be one of sunny intervals & showers, with SE winds at first becoming N later. Daytime temperatures should begin close to normal, but dropping back a little as winds turn into the N.  Most of the showers are likely to occur during the afternoon & early evening periods, with a few being heavy & thundery. Some spots may largely miss the worst of the showers, a few may receive a large rainfall total in a short period.  SO---VERY MUCH A MIXED WEEKEND, WITH SOME DRY SPELLS WITH PLEASANT SUNSHINE, BUT TAKE A BROLLY-- JUST IN CASE!!

                          JULY 2012  


The month was both cool& wet.


THE AVERAGE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE WAS 17.6  (1.6 BELOW NORMAL)
THE AVERAGE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE WAS 9.7  (0.7 BELOW THE NORMAL)


THE MONTH'S TOP TEMPERATURE WAS AN UNEXCITING 23.1 ON THE 5th & ONLY ON 6 DAYS WAS THE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE ABOVE THE AVERAGE FIGURE OF 19.2.


THE COLDEST NIGHT, ON JULY 20th, SAW THE THERMOMETER DOWN TO 4.0 DEGREES, NOWHERE NEAR RECORD-BREAKING.


THE RAINFALL TOTAL OF 94.8mms WAS 157% OF AVERAGE. ONLY 4 DAYS HAD FALLS IN EXCESS OF 10mms, WHILE NUMEROUS OCCASIONS SAW 24HR FALLS OF BETWEEN 1 & 3mms. THERE HAVE BEEN 4 WETTER JULYS SINCE THE YEAR 2000.


THERE WERE NO AIR OR GROUND FROSTS RECORDED & NO THUNDER HEARD NOR HAIL OBSERVED AT THIS SITE.


WITH 2/3rds OF THE "METEOROLOGICAL" SUMMER NOW BEHIND US, THERE HAVE BEEN NO INSTANCES OF ANY PROLONGED HOT & SUNNY CONDITIONS & WE HAVE TO REFLECT BACK TO THE LATE SPRING PERIOD OF MAY 22nd TO 28th FOR SUCH AN OCCURRENCE (A PERFECT TIME FOR MY FAMILY!)   Barry (01/07/12)

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
Generally overcast, though during the morning, rain will tend to be light & patchy. This afternoon, the rain is likely to become more persistent & heavier. Despite the cloud & rain, temperatures should reach 17 or 18 degrees & it will feel muggy.Winds will be from the SE, up to about force 4. Overnight, the rain will clear & clouds start to break.

Temperature at obs. time today 0845	14.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	19.1
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	9.9
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	7.2
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	2.5mms
Barometer at observation time today	1004mbs
Wind at observation time today	SE2
This month’s highest temperature to date	*
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 in PITLOCHRY for AUGUST

Avg. max. temperature	18.8	Long term avg. rainfall	74.5mms
Avg min. temperature	9.8	Wettest month	211 (2004)
Record high temperature	28.7 (1984)	Driest month	8.9 (1976)
Record low temperature	0.2 (1997)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK---THURSDAY to SUNDAY
Unexpectedly, Thursday may challenge Tuesday as the best day of the week(despite the look of the weather charts!). Low pressure to the west of Ireland, will slowly migrate around Britain for some days to come, keeping things rather showery. So after a respite on Thursday, showers are likely to get going, particularly for the weekend. Each day will see some dry spells with sunny intervals, but from late morning until evening, shower clouds with sharp downpours are on the cards, with perhaps some hail & thunder. Some places will get a deluge, others may largely escape. After a couple of days with SE winds, the track of the low may well pull winds round towards the N. mostly at strengths 2 to 4. Daytime temperatures in the range 17 to 19.  So still no prolonged sunny, hot spells in the offing, but at least a temporary, short-lived reminder of summer during most days.