SUMMARY MAY 2013

AS  REGARDS  DAY TIME & NIGHT TIME TEMPERATURES, AS WELL AS RAINFALL TOTAL, MAY 2013 WAS REMARKABLY NEAR TO THE LONG-TERM AVERAGE. THE MEAN MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE AT 15.0, WAS JUST 0.2 DEGREES ABOVE NORMAL, WHILE AT 5.4 DEGREES, THE MEAN MINIMUM TEMPERATURE WAS AGAIN 0.2 DEGREES ABOVE AVERAGE.
THE MONTH'S TOP TEMPERATURE WAS 22.5 ON THE 20th, WITH 3 OTHER DAYS REACHING OR EXCEEDING 20 DEGREES.
ON THE 25th, THE MONTH'S LOWEST MINIMUM OF -0.5 WAS RECORDED.  NO PREVIOUS RECORDS WERE BROKEN IN THESE RESPECTS.

THE MONTH'S RAINFALL TOTAL AT 66.2mms WAS 108% OF THE MAY NORMAL.. BY FAR THE WETTEST 24hr PERIOD WAS MAY 3rd WHEN 29.2mms FELL, 44% OF THE MONTH'S TOTAL.

2013 HAS HAD A PARTICULARLY COLD SPRING; MARCH HAD WELL BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURE VALUES & APRIL WAS ONLY A LITTLE BETTER. AN UNREMARKABLE MAY HAS, AT LEAST, SEEN THE SPRING PERIOD FINISH WITH A LATE BURST OF GROWTH, AS NATURE CATCHES UP.FROM A PAINFULLY SLOW START.

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   A SURPRISINGLY GOOD MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE YESTERDAY (21.5).

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

A dry, pleasant start with well-broken cloud & some sunshine. During the day, it's likely to become more cloudy at times, with a risk of the odd shower, these more so further east than Pitlochry. There will still be some dry spells with sunny intervals. Winds will blow from the NW, around force 3. Maximum temperatures will be down on yesterday, but should still make a pleasant 18. It will become mainly dry overnight.

Temperature at obs. time today                  0830hrs	12.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	21.5
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	7.1
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	3.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	trace
Barometer at observation time today	1018mbs
Wind at observation time today	NW3
This month’s highest temperature to date	22.5 (20th)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-0.5 (25th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	29.2 (3rd)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	66.1mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in MAY

Avg. max. temperature	14.8	Long term avg. rainfall	61.5mms
Avg min. temperature	5.2	Wettest month	149 (1975)
Record high temperature	26.1 (2012)	Driest month	16 (1994)
Record low temperature	-3.7 (1995)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

There should be a good deal of dry weather over the weekend, with nothing worse than an odd shower. Cloud amounts will often be significant, though still allowing some intervals of sunshine. Winds will mainly blow from a W quarter around force 3 to 4. It will be rather cool for June, probably around 14 or 15 (rather than 16 or 17).

COMING SOON---A MAY & SPRING SUMMARY.

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THE OVERALL PATTERN TODAY, IS "WEST IS BEST"

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Generally rather cloudy today, though there should be plenty of dry weather with occasional sunny intervals. However, a few more cloudy patches are likely, with some scattered showers around the area. Winds should be moderate in strength, though somewhat variable in direction, with best temperatures around 16 or 17.
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Temperature at obs. time today                     0815hrs	12.9
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	16.2
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	11.4
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	7.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	trace
Barometer at observation time today	1014mbs
Wind at observation time today	N3
This month’s highest temperature to date	22.5 (20th)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-0.5 (25th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	29.2 (3rd)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	66.1mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in MAY

Avg. max. temperature	14.8	Long term avg. rainfall	61.5mms
Avg min. temperature	5.2	Wettest month	149 (1975)
Record high temperature	26.1 (2012)	Driest month	16 (1994)
Record low temperature	-3.7 (1995)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

2 rather changeable days to follow, with periods of dry weather & only small amounts of rain expected. Partly cloudy, just a few sunny intervals. Winds in the range 2 to 4, from a W quadrant. Maximum temperatures a few degrees below the early June average.

ABOVE---Loch Tay from Kenmore

BELOW---Loch Lomond from Luss

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

A very promising start, but the morning looks likely to be the better part of the day. Cloud is expected to increase from the east later & some light rain or showers are likely later in the day.It will feel pleasantly warm in the sunshine, with temperatures up to around 17. Winds will be force 2 or 3 from between N & NW. It should become mostly dry overnight.

Temperature at obs. time today                 0830hrs	12.4
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	13.5
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	1.5
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-1.7
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1012mbs
Wind at observation time today	NNW3
This month’s highest temperature to date	22.5 (20th)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-0.5 (25th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	29.2 (3rd)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	66.1mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in MAY

Avg. max. temperature	14.8	Long term avg. rainfall	61.5mms
Avg min. temperature	5.2	Wettest month	149 (1975)
Record high temperature	26.1 (2012)	Driest month	16 (1994)
Record low temperature	-3.7 (1995)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

THURSDAY should become a very pleasant day, with generous amounts of sunshine & patches of fair-weather cloud. Feeling warm, with temperatures close to 20.
FRIDAY will see more cloud around, with perhaps a little rain for a time, but also significant dry periods. It is likely, however, to feel cooler than Thursday.

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Yesterday's persistent rain has taken us above the long-term May average rainfall.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Rather a lot of cloud today, though amounts of rain should not amount to much. There should be some improvement as the day goes on, with some lifting & breaking of the cloud, with prospects of some sunny intervals. Feeling rather cool for late May, with best temperatures around 14. TONIGHT staying rather cloudy.  Winds moderate E to SE.

Temperature at obs. time today                           0845hrs	8.8
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	9.8
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	7.8
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	6.3
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	8.4mms
Barometer at observation time today	1002mbs
Wind at observation time today	SE2
This month’s highest temperature to date	22.5 (20th)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-0.5 (25th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	29.2 (3rd )
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	66.1mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in MAY

Avg. max. temperature	14.8	Long term avg. rainfall	61.5mms
Avg min. temperature	5.2	Wettest month	149 (1975)
Record high temperature	26.1 (2012)	Driest month	16 (1994)
Record low temperature	-3.7 (1995)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY should be partly cloudy, though largely dry with some sunny intervals. It should feel a touch warmer, as temperatures rise into the low"sixties"  Winds rather variable in direction, generally light to moderate.

THE FALLS OF DOCHART, KILLIN, LOOKING IN BOTH DIRECTIONS  FROM  THE ROAD BRIDGE.
THIS WAS ONE OF THE MOST PLEASANT DAYS IN MAY. THE PREVIOUS ONE HAD BEEN APPALLING, WITH LOW TEMPERATURES, HIGH WINDS & SOME SNOWFALL ON HIGH GROUND.

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

A mostly cloudy day with spells of rain.It will be cooler than we have been used to in recent days, with best temperatures around 11 degrees. Winds will blow from the SE at around force 4. Rain should start to become lighter & more patchy during the evening, though may hang around just to the east & may return again later in the night. 

Temperature at obs. time today                     0900hrs	8.6
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	17.3
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	8.4
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	7.7
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	2.2mms
Barometer at observation time today	1001mbs
Wind at observation time today	SE3
This month’s highest temperature to date	22.5 (20th)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-0.5 (25th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	29.2 (3rd)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	57.7mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in MAY

Avg. max. temperature	14.8	Long term avg. rainfall	61.5mms
Avg min. temperature	5.2	Wettest month	149 (1975)
Record high temperature	26.1 (2012)	Driest month	16 (1994)
Record low temperature	-3.7 (1995)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

The next couple of days are likely to remain rather cloudy at times, with a likelihood of the odd shower or spell of rain on occasions. Wednesday is likely to be the better of the two, both as regards temperature & the amount of dry weather.

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

More cloud around than was the case on Friday & Saturday .But, all is not lost, as any outbreaks of rain are likely to be well-scattered & some sunshine is expected this afternoon. Not as warm as yesterday, but temperatures should reach about 16. Winds force 2/3 mainly from the SW.   TONIGHT should be mostly dry & cloudy & milder than the last couple of nights.

Temperature at obs. time today                   0900hrs	10.6
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	19.6
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	2.5
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-0.7
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1018mbs
Wind at observation time today	SE1
This month’s highest temperature to date	22.5 (20th)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-0.5 (25th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	29.2 (3rd)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	55.5mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in MAY

Avg. max. temperature	14.8	Long term avg. rainfall	61.5mms
Avg min. temperature	5.2	Wettest month	149 (1975)
Record high temperature	26.1 (2012)	Driest month	16 (1994)
Record low temperature	-3.7 (1995)

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OUTLOOK
MONDAY----Cooler. Cloudy, with periods of rain. Fresh SE wind.
TUESDAY----An odd shower possible, but a better day with broken cloud & sunny intervals.

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             AN AIR FROST LAST NIGHT!

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Dry, with long sunny spells.A light to moderate breeze from W to SW. Maximum temperature 17 or 18. TONIGHT will start clear with falling temperatures, but cloud will increase later in the night, as a weak frontal system edges in from the west.

Temperature at obs. time today                     0900hrs	9.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	15.8
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-0.5
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-3.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1020mbs
Wind at observation time today	SSW1
This month’s highest temperature to date	22.5 (20th)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	-0.5 (25th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	29.2 (3rd)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	55.5mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in MAY

Avg. max. temperature	14.8	Long term avg. rainfall	61.5mms
Avg min. temperature	5.2	Wettest month	149 (1975)
Record high temperature	26.1 (2012)	Driest month	16 (1994)
Record low temperature	-3.7 (1995)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK
SUNDAY--Rather cloudy. A little light rain (the remnants of a weak front) likely at times , especially at first. Later on should see some dry spells & possibly some sunny intervals. A degree or two cooler than today with light to moderate SW breeze.

MONDAY---Rain at times a.m. Brighter at times p.m. with sunny intervals but perhaps the odd shower. Cooler, with best temperatures near 12.
GENERALLY UNSETTLED IN THE FURTHER OUTLOOK.

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

A much better day!! It is expected to be dry, with sunshine at times, with patches of fair weather cloud. Though still fresh, winds will be lighter than yesterday (there were gale-force gusts during the evening). Temperatures will be higher by at least 5 degrees, reaching a maximum close to 15. OVERNIGHT should be dry, with broken cloud & perhaps just a touch of ground frost locally..

Temperature at obs. time today    0815hrs	9.4
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	9.4
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	4.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	3.8
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.6mms
Barometer at observation time today	1016mbs
Wind at observation time today	N4
This month’s highest temperature to date	22.5 (20th)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	0.2 (13th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	29.2 (3rd)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	55.5mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in MAY

Avg. max. temperature	14.8	Long term avg. rainfall	61.5mms
Avg min. temperature	5.2	Wettest month	149 (1975)
Record high temperature	26.1 (2012)	Driest month	16 (1994)
Record low temperature	-3.7 (1995)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

THE WEEKEND IS EXPECTED TO BE DRY, WITH SPELLS OF SUNSHINE. WINDS SHOULD BE LIGHT TO MODERATE W to SW. TEMPERATURES SHOULD REACH AROUND 16 or 17.  BECOMING CHANGEABLE IN THE NEW WEEK.

Best seen out of the window on a day like this, as a fresh covering of snow on the hills augments the splendour of the new foliage on the trees.

In a shower around 12 noon, blobs of wet melting snow could be seen falling, at least at this altitude (140ms) & after this shower, at 1215, the temperature was temporarily down to just 4.8 degrees---appalling for that hour at this stage in May.

A reminder that on 23rd May 2012, the temperature rose to 25.6 degrees!!!  Such is our weather!!

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FRESH SNOW lying on our higher ground.  This day last year saw a maximum temperature of 25.6 !!

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

A cloudy start, with some showery rain (snow above 300 to 400 ms). It should soon start to dry up & clouds should thin & break somewhat, with some intervals of sunshine during the rest of the day.  However, it will become windy from the N to NW & feel much colder than normal for late May, temperatures struggling around 10 or 11.  A chilly night ahead & though mostly dry, there is some risk of a rain area over the North Sea clipping us for a time late in the night.

Temperature at obs. time today                    0815hrs	4.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	14.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	2.5
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	0.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	4.6mms
Barometer at observation time today	1014mbs
Wind at observation time today	NW4
This month’s highest temperature to date	22.5 (20th)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	0.2 (13th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	29.2 (3rd)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	54.9mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in MAY

Avg. max. temperature	14.8	Long term avg. rainfall	61.5mms
Avg min. temperature	5.2	Wettest month	149 (1975)
Record high temperature	26.1 (2012)	Driest month	16 (1994)
Record low temperature	-3.7 (1995)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK
THE OUTLOOK IS MUCH MORE ENCOURAGING, WITH FRIDAY & THE WEEKEND BECOMING DRY, WITH GOOD SPELLS OF SUNSHINE.  WINDS WILL BE LIGHTER & TEMPERATURES WILL RISE TO NEAR NORMAL

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

The morning should stay dry, with broken cloud & some sunshine.Cloud will have built up by this afternoon, with some showers around, though still with a few sunny intervals. It will feel distinctly cool, not helped by a force 4 NW wind. Maximum temperature 12 or 13.  TONIGHT---the odd shower & some clear spells & chilly. Maybe close to a slight ground frost in prone spots.

Temperature at obs. time today                    0830hrs	10.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	17.9
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	6.7
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	3.4
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1018mbs
Wind at observation time today	NW4
This month’s highest temperature to date	22.5 (20th)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	0.2 (13th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	29.2 (3rd)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	54.3mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in MAY

Avg. max. temperature	14.8	Long term avg. rainfall	61.5mms
Avg min. temperature	5.2	Wettest month	149 (1975)
Record high temperature	26.1 (2012)	Driest month	16 (1994)
Record low temperature	-3.7 (1995)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK
THURSDAY---Very disappointing, with strong N to NW winds & low temperatures. Some sunny intervals, but also more cloudy periods, with showers around. Ground frost possible overnight.
BETTER PROSPECTS FOR FRIDAY & THE WEEKEND, with less wind, higher temperatures & mostly dry with some sunshine.

A busy scene at FORT WILLIAM station on 17th May. It's been a fine, dry day & crowds of passengers stream off the train, following a return trip to Mallaig .It's been steam-hauled & the engine can be seen arriving tender first, there being no turntable at Mallaig.
This steam enterprise is one of Britain's most successful & it pays to book in advance if you intend using the service which runs Mid-May to late October Mon to Friday (extra services operate in peak summer).

On the left, the overnight sleeper service from Euston, which arrived at 0955, idles its time in the other platform, awaiting its return journey to London at 1950.                        Meanwhile, once detached from its coaches, the steam engine returns to the nearby sheds, its work over for the day, shortly after 4 o'clock.
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The highest temperature of the year ( to date), advances again---Maximum on MONDAY was 22.5

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

The day will be mostly dry, though rather cloudy at times. However, some intervals of sunshine are also expected. Temperatures will, unfortunately, be about 6 degrees down on yesterday, making it feel rather cool out of the sunny intervals. Winds will be moderate from the NW.  TONIGHT should be mainly dry, with some clear spells.  (Yesterday's heavy showers were more or less in the area expected, but were not, in the main, as intense as predicted. Anyway, we escaped!

Temperature at obs. time today                         0845hrs	10.4
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	22.5
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	9.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	7.1
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1017mbs
Wind at observation time today	N2
This month’s highest temperature to date	22.5 (20th)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	0.2 (13th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	29.2 (3rd)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	54.3mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in MAY

Avg. max. temperature	14.8	Long term avg. rainfall	61.5mms
Avg min. temperature	5.2	Wettest month	149 (1975)
Record high temperature	26.1 (2012)	Driest month	16 (1994)
Record low temperature	-3.7 (1995)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

Last year saw hot, sunny weather between the 22nd & 28th.  Sorry---but no repeat this year; it will be much cooler, although there should be a good deal of dry weather. A few showers are, however, expected, as well as some sunny spells.Windy at times.

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WARNING of HEAVY SHOWERS,HAIL & THUNDER (at times this afternoon & evening)

PITLOCHRY & PLACES FURTHER NORTH & WEST ARE UNLIKELY TO BE AFFECTED.

VULNERABLE PLACES INCLUDE:----Arbroath, Kirriemuir, Brechin, Forfar, Carnoustie, Newport, Cupar, Coupar Angus,Montrose, ST. Andrews, Anstruther, Auchterarder, Dunfermline. Kircaldy. North Berwick. EDINBURGH, DUNDEE & surrounding districts.

The storms are moving generally from north to south. Places to the south of Edinburgh are likely to be affected this evening.

In all these areas, heavy falls of rain & hail are likely to fall in short periods.

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The temperature reached 21.2 yesterday, the warmest day so far this year & the highest since 8th September last year.   On the East Coast, temperatures only reached about 14 degrees.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

It will be another warm day, with the best of the sunshine this morning. Temperatures should peak at 22 or 23. During the afternoon, the warm, humid, unstable air will encourage big cumulonimbus clouds to build up, with some places receiving heavy showers, with perhaps hail & thunder.At present, radar projections suggest the worst of these storms will pass to the east of Pitlochry, moving south. There is always the risk that we might be affected to a greater or lesser extent. Any showers that do affect us, will die out during the evening, giving a dry night.

Temperature at obs. time today                         0845hrs	16.4
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	21.2
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	11.8
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	9.4
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1013mbs
Wind at observation time today	NW3
This month’s highest temperature to date	21.2 (19th)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	0.2 (13th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	29.2 (3rd)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	54.3mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in MAY

Avg. max. temperature	14.8	Long term avg. rainfall	61.5mms
Avg min. temperature	5.2	Wettest month	149 (1975)
Record high temperature	26.1 (2012)	Driest month	16 (1994)
Record low temperature	-3.7 (1995)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK
Feeling cooler over the next day or two, as temperatures return to normal or a little below. There should be a lot of dry weather, with decent spells of sunshine & only a small risk of a shower. Winds will be fresh from the NW. There is a ground frost risk from Wednesday onwards.   NO REPEAT OF THE HEATWAVE OF LATE MAY LAST YEAR SEEMS IN PROSPECT!! 

OBAN

 OBAN, with it's unmistakeable McCAIG'S TOWER, built around 1897--1902 by the wealthy, philanthropic banker, John Stuart McCaig.
Oban has a resident population of just over 8,000 people, swelling to 25,000 in the height of the tourist season, making it the largest town between Helensburgh & Fort William on the West Coast..
The town receives around 65ins (1660mms) annual rainfall (nearly double that of Pitlochry), but on the plus side, fares very well in settled conditions with winds in an easterly quarter. It also has  fewer frosts than our area, with the record lowest temperature just -8, compared with -20 in Pitlochry..

A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!

THE ONLY ONLINE WEATHER SERVICE WHERE THE OBSERVER LIVES & RECORDS IN PITLOCHRY, USING PREVIOUS MET OFFICE CLIMATE STATION EXPERIENCE. FORECASTING IS BASED ON MET OFFICE & BBC MATERIAL, WHICH IS THEN TAILORED FOR THE PITLOCHRY AREA, USING LOCAL KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE.

Some heavy falls of rain around yesterday (Durham 47.2, Dundrennan 42.0, Machrihanish 30.4, Aboyne 26.0). Pitlochry only caught 3.2mms!

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

The day starts overcast, though mild.  As the day progresses, the cloud should lift & break to give some intervals of warm sunshine & only light breezes. There may be an isolated sharp shower this afternoon or evening, but as usual in these situations, we could escape. Temperatures should reach a pleasant 18 degrees. TONIGHT will find misty low cloud returning.

Temperature at obs. time today                      0845hrs	13.4
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	17.4
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	12.2
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	11.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	3.2mms
Barometer at observation time today	1013mbs
Wind at observation time today	SE1
This month’s highest temperature to date	20.0 (7th)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	0.2 (13th)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	29.2 (3rd)
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	54.3mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in MAY

Avg. max. temperature	14.8	Long term avg. rainfall	61.5mms
Avg min. temperature	5.2	Wettest month	149 (1975)
Record high temperature	26.1 (2012)	Driest month	16 (1994)
Record low temperature	-3.7 (1995)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK
MONDAY may start with misty, low cloud, but this should lift & break to give a dry & pleasantly warm day for the most part, with spells of sunshine. Clouds may build up enough later for a few heavy showers to develop.
TUESDAY should be dry, with sunny spells, after the clearance of any early low cloud.