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THERE WILL BE NO FURTHER UPDATES FOR THE TIME BEING

A brief summary of AUGUST weather(1st to 28th) appears below & a graph showing
a continuous run of August's temperature is also available by paging down.

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                               WEATHER SUMMARY FOR AUGUST 2014

The month was both cooler & wetter than average, the mean Maximum temperature 
by about 1.5 degrees, the mean Minimum by about 1 degree.
With 4 days still to go, the rainfall total is already up to 165%of the long-term average.

No temperature records were broken this August, though the Minimum of 0.6 on the 25th was not far short. Records show that this past month has been the only one since November 2013 to have had below-average temperatures.

The heavy rain of 38.1mms on the 10th resulted in a very rapid rise of the Tummel.

I have been delighted with the number of visits to the site during August. Numbers have frequently been in excess of 80 each day  & is very encouraging.

AUGUST 2014---FLOW OF TEMPERATURE

THURS 28th AUG 2014

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

A much milder night than recently, as low pressure & associated fronts spend the next couple of days close to Scotland. Despite the introduction of somewhat warmer air over the country, the weather will not be settled , overcast with a little rain for a time this morning, though improving before lunchtime. A period of dry weather is then likely, perhaps with the sun putting in intermittent appearances,but shower cloud will start to build up & inevitably there are likely to be a few showers around during the afternoon, even though some places may be lucky & miss the worst. The evening should become dry.

Max.Temp.  18 or 19 (feeling warmer, though more humid)   Winds   SE 2 or 3       Overnight   Mild again

FRIDAY---An unsettled day (though perhaps less so on the East Coast). Breezy from the S.

WEEKEND---Hopefully, a fair amount of dry weather, though generally, quite a lot of cloud around.

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	13.8
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	16.7
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	9.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	9.8
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	3.1mm
Barometer at observation time today	1006mb
Wind at observation time today	ESE3
This month’s highest temperature to date	21.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date	0.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	38.1mm
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	120.2mm

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WED 27th AUG 2014

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Several spots in the Highlands were down to the 1,2,or3 min temp level (Pitlochry ecaped because of the cloud cover)


TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

A dry day, partly cloudy,though nonetheless pleasant with intervals of sunshine.  Today's best sunshine & highest temperatures will again be in the west, while the East Coast has a bracing breeze off the North Sea.

Max.Temp. 16         Wind becoming E force 3 or 4       Tonight's Min. temp. 10  (as clouds increase)

THURSDAY---Cloudy with rain during the morning, some brighter spells, though still a few showers during the afternoon, a sunny evening. Feeling a touch warmer.

FRIDAY & WEEKEND---Partly cloudy with a few showers, but also some sunny intervals for FRIDAY & SATURDAY.       SUNDAY should be a mostly dry day.

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	9.2
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	17.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	6.9
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	4.7
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.0
Barometer at observation time today	1018mb
Wind at observation time today	calm
This month’s highest temperature to date	21.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date	0.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	38.1mm
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	117.1mm

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TUES 25th AUG 2014

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Not as cold a start to the day as yesterday. A dry day ahead, though some patches of cloud around, with the best of the sunny slots likely this afternoon. Going west again should reap rewards on both temperature & sunshine amounts, while the East Coast should prove ideal for those who prefer it "bracing" (to most people = wish it were warmer!)

Max.Temp. 15 or 16          Winds  E to SE 2/3         Overnight Min Temp. 8

WEDNESDAY---Dry again, though perhaps rather a shortage of sunny spells

Max.Temp. 15         Winds E to SE 3/4 (very bracing on the East Coast!)     Overnight Min. Temp.  8

THURSDAY--- Not so good, with cloud & rain for most of the day & still a fresh wind from between E & SE.

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	11.3
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	16.8
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	7.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	5.3
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.0
Barometer at observation time today	1013mb
Wind at observation time today	SE2
This month’s highest temperature to date	21.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date	0.2
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	38.1mm
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	117.1mm

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MON 25th AUGUST 2014

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A very nippy start for August---AIR MIN. TEMP 0.6     GRASS MIN TEMP  -1.8    but NOT records!!

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Some early valley mist patches, but a dry day ahead, with broken cloud & sunny intervals. Still feeling cool

though higher temperatures are expected further west on this occasion.

MAX.TEMP.  15     WIND E or SE 3  (very cool on East Coast)      OVERNIGHT MIN. TEMP. 6

TUESDAY / WEDNESDAY

Both dry days, though more in the way of sunshine likely on TUESDAY. Still feeling rather cool for late August

with 15 degrees at best & winds from off the North Sea.

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	7.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	17.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	0.6
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	-1.8
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.0
Barometer at observation time today	1012mb
Wind at observation time today	SW1
This month’s highest temperature to date	21.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date	0.6
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	38.1mm
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	117.1mm

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SUN 24th AUG 2014

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Very cool last night! (2.8 in the air & 0.2 on the grass--some prone spots may well have been a touch colder)

It should be a dry day at last (these nuisance-value showers have proved frustrating to getting time in the garden--to work that is!!  There should be some decent sunny spells today, despite rather more cloud likely by afternoon.

Still, however, temperatures stuck below the late August normal.

Max.Temp. 15         Winds SE2     Tonight's min. temp.  7

MONDAY/TUESDAY/ WEDNESDAY

All  " get-about" days, which should remain dry, rather cloudy, but still below normal on daytime temperature.

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	9.3
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	15.8
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	2.8
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	0.2
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.1mm
Barometer at observation time today	1017mb
Wind at observation time today	E1
This month’s highest temperature to date	21.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date	2.8
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	38.1mm
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	117.1mm

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SAT 23rd AUG 2014

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Partly cloudy, but also some sunny intervals this morning. this.  Some building up of cloud during the afternoon, with the risk of a few showers.. The evening & night are expected to become largely dry & clear. Still feeling cool by day & especially cold for the time of year overnight.

Max.Temp. 14      Wind NW2       Overnight Min. Temp.  3  ( possibly a slight ground frost in the most prone localities)

SUNDAY & MONDAY---Both should be dry days, with broken cloud & sunshine at times. Both days will also have below average temperatures, with Monday perhaps feeling the colder, as E. winds freshen ( caused by a low pressure system  affecting southern parts of the U.K).

A reminder that, overall, daytime temperatures should average 18.8 during August. Nothing at those levels since LAST Saturday.  What a disappointing month it's turning out, though as usual, there will be those who disagree ( & don't forget. rainfall is currently at 157% of average!!)

Temperature at obs. time today 0900h	10.7
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	15.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	8.2
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	6.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	1.7mm
Barometer at observation time today	1012mb
Wind at observation time today	N2
This month’s highest temperature to date  (pathetic!)	21.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date	4.1
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	38.1mm
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	117.0

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FRI. 22nd AUG 2014

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

The morning is expected to stay dry, with broken cloud & some sunshine at times. During the afternoon, cloud will tend to build, with the potential for a few showers, though some places may largely escape.The shower risk reduces during the evening, with a dry chilly overnight period in prospect. 

Max. Temp. 15 (about 3 degrees down on normal)    Winds NW 2 or 3       Min Temp.  6
WEEKEND PROSPECTS

Both days will continue to feel rather cool (except during sunny intervals & out of the breeze). SATURDAY afternoon has some risk of a light shower, while SUNDAY should stay dry. SATURDAY night promises to be particularly chilly, with some chance of a slight ground frost in the most prone spots (though I would doubt that the all-time August AIR minimum of 0.1 (31/08/12) would be broken on this occasion.

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	9.4
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	16.3
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	5.8
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	2.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	3.7mm
Barometer at observation time today	1009mb
Wind at observation time today	N1
This month’s highest temperature to date	21.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date	4.1
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	38.1mm
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	115.3mm

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THURS 21 AUG 2014

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Starting overcast, with spells of light to moderate rain. This rain should tend to die out from the NW by the end of the morning, leaving a few dry, brighter slots & a few sunny intervals. The afternoon is expected to be a mix of dry spells with some sunny intervals, interspersed with a few more cloudy spells with a few showers around, though there should be a trend to becoming dry & clear during the evening with a dry night to follow.

Max.Temp.14        Winds mostly light & variable in direction       Overnight Min. Temp. 6

FRIDAY---A dry, bright morning, though the afternoon will tend to be more cloudy with a shower risk.

Remaining cool for August.

WEEKEND---It should be mostly dry on SATURDAY, with only well-scattered showers around.

SUNDAY starts promising, though the afternoon may well be rather cloudy.

Overall, daytime temperatures are expected to be about 4 degrees below normal throughout the period.

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	9.9
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	16.2
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	8.3
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	7.8
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	5.7mm
Barometer at observation time today	1006mb
Wind at observation time today	calm
This month’s highest temperature to date	21.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date	4.1
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	38.1mm
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	111.6mm

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WED 20th AUG 2014

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

The best of the limited sunny intervals are expected this morning, with skies tending to become rather more cloudy during the afternoon. It should, however, remain dry until evening, when another system of fronts introduces some rain, often fairly light, from the NW. The overnight period should then remain cloudy, with rain at times, though consequently remaining milder than on recent nights.
Max.Temp.  15       Winds--after some early variability, settling into the W force 3      Overnight Min. Temp. 9

THURSDAY--Mostly rather cloudy, with rain or showers at times, though punctuated with a few drier & brighter spells. Remaining cool.

FRIDAY---Should see more in the way of dry weather & some sunny spells, though there are likely to be a few showers around the area too.

WEEKEND---Promises to be drier, though at times rather cloudy & still with below average temperatures.

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	11.4
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	16.4
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	7.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	4.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)---The shower at 3pm caught ME out.	0.3mm
Barometer at observation time today	1015mb
Wind at observation time today	NW3
This month’s highest temperature to date	21.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date	4.1
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	38.1mm
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	105.9mm-

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TUES 19th AUG 2014

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Well, the cool weather continues & taken alongside the rainfall total already this month, I would think that August will turn out to be the poorest of the 3 summer months this year  (June/July/August). Of course, I know only too well, that one man's "good" month can be another man's poor month!! (The number of times my cordial greeting to a local of "miserable morning" or "nippy this morning" has more often than not been "contested"!! Enough said.
It should remain mainly dry today, though there may well be the odd shower behind Ben Vrackie, over the Cairngorms. It will be partly cloudy, but there should at least be some spells of sunshine, The breeze from the NW will feel cool ( to most of us!).
Max. Temp.15 (3.5 degrees down from normal)    Wind NW3      Overnight low 5 (though varying considerably between locations).

WEDNESDAY---Mainly dry, broken cloud, remaining cool for time of year. An approaching front may give more cloud & a little rain by evening.
THURSDAY---Mainly cloudy with rain at times & staying very cool.

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	10.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	15.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	7.4
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	5.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.1mm
Barometer at observation time today	1010mb
Wind at observation time today	W3
This month’s highest temperature to date	21.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date	4.1
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	38.1mm
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	105.6mm

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MON 18th AUG 2014

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Our weather is still being influenced by a deep low pressure system over Scandinavia (Any readers with friends or relatives travelling to or from Scandinavia by sea at present, are likely taking a bit of a pounding!)  

Things should be considerably better in Pitlochry (certainly as compares with Sunday), as skies remain more broken, amounts of sunshine increase & any showers become more isolated. Not, however, a day for picnics, as the fresh NW wind will continue, accentuating the below-average temperatures.

Max. Temp.15 (should be 18.5)      Wind-- NW3 or 4 (perhaps occasional gusts to 6 in exposed spots).    Tonight, with some clear skies, temperatures down to around 6

OUTLOOK (TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY)---Mainly dry, with broken cloud & some sunshine, but remaining cool both by day & night. It may well be pleasant behind glass or even in a garden with walls affording good shelter from the NW winds.  Temperatures no better than 15 as a high & possibly as low as 4 or 5 overnight, especially in  valley bottom locations.

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	11.6
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	15.5
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	9.6
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	7.4
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	10.6mm
Barometer at observation time today	1007mb
Wind at observation time today	NNW4
This month’s highest temperature to date	21.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date	4.1
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	38.1mm
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	105.5mm

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in AUGUST

Avg. max. temperature	18.8	Long term avg. rainfall	74.5mm
Avg min. temperature	9.8	Wettest month	211mm
Record high temperature	28.7	Driest month	8.9mm
Record low temperature	0.1

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SUN 17th AUG 2014

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Not the best of Sundays!  In essence, it is expected to be rather cloudy at times & both cool & windy. There will also be showery outbreaks of rain around the area, perhaps more so to the north & west of Pitlochry. Much of any rain will tend to be on the light side, though later in the afternoon, showers could become more potent, though,as always, some spots will miss the worst.

Max.Temp. 16 ( average is more like 18.5),    Winds will be W to NW force 4 as an average, but with gusts in exposed spots up to force 6.  Overnight should be mainly dry, though lowest temperatures may be down to single figures (much more of a rarity last month).

OUTLOOK--MONDAY & TUESDAY

Mainly dry, though isolated showers possible. There should be cloud breaks & some sunny intervals. However, don't get too excited, as winds will remain in the NW, with daytime temperatures some 4 degrees below the normal for time of year. Nights will tend to feel chilly too, as temperatures fall into single figures---time to put on a little heating & perhaps close those windows which were essential  to keep open, during the many warm, humid nights in July.

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	12.4
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	19.2
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	11.1
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	9.3
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.2mm
Barometer at observation time today	996mb
Wind at observation time today	WNW4
This month’s highest temperature to date  (very poor!)	21.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date	4.1
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	38.1mm
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	94.9mm

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SAT 16th AUG 2014

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Dry for much of the time, though a few light spits & spots of rain are possible (more rain further west). There may be some brighter spells with sunny intervals, more especially this afternoon.  Though winds will start the day light, as the day progresses, it is likely to become quite windy from the west.

Max. Temp. 17 or 18          Wind W 4          Overnight Min. Temp. 10

SUNDAY---Feeling very cool, with a fresh to strong NW wind. There should be dry spells with some sunny intervals, though at times it is likely to be more cloudy with a likelihood of showers.

NEXT WEEK---starting cool & breezy.

Temperature at obs. time today 0800	13.3
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	17.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	10.5
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	8.8
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.0mm
Barometer at observation time today	1012mb
Wind at observation time today	SW1
This month’s highest temperature to date	21.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date	4.1
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	38.1mm
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	94.7mm

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FRI. 15th AUG.2014

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

A ridge of high pressure is now building from the SW & this should kill off the showery activity that affected some places, not far away, yesterday.  So today should be dry, with broken cloud & some spells of sunshine.

However, temperatures are expected to be a degree or so below the seasonal norm.

Max.Temp. 17          Wind   NW2           Overnight Min. Temp.  8

SATURDAY---Rather cloudy, though any rainfall should be only light & occasional (more expected further W ).

It is expected to stay rather on the cool side, with the SW wind becoming fresh, with gusts to force 6 in exposed places,

SUNDAY---Should be generally brighter & though generally dry, there is a risk of one or two showers in the area.

Probably feeling even cooler, with a fresh NW wind, gusting to force 6 in the more exposed areas.

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	13.3
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	19.7
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	8.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	5.4
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.3mm
Barometer at observation time today	1016
Wind at observation time today	NW2
This month’s highest temperature to date--(record 28.7)	21.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date--(record 0.1)	4.1
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	38.1mm
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE-- (record 211)	94.7mm

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THURS. 14th AUG 2014

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.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Much of the day will be dry, partly cloudy, though with some intervals of sunshine. There is likely to be an increased risk of a shower during the early evening period. Overnight is expected to be dry.

Max. Temp. 17 or 18       Wind   NW force 2         Overnight Min. Temp.  8

PERTH HAS BEEN AFFECTED BY SOME VERY SHOWERY WEATHER THIS AFTERNOON, WITH SOME QUITE INTENSE RAIN ON OCCASIONS.

OUTLOOK
FRIDAY--Dry, partly cloudy, some sunny intervals.

SATURDAY---Mainly rather coudy, isolated showers, some sunny intervals.

SUNDAY---More chance of showers, though still some sunny intervals.

OVERALL---Below average temperatures (maxima 16, as opposed to a more normal 18 or 19). Winds staying in a westerly quarter, force 2 to 4, strongest on Sunday.

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	14.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	18.2
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	11.9
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	9.3
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.1mm
Barometer at observation time today	1005mb
Wind at observation time today	NW2
This month’s highest temperature to date	21.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date	4.1
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	38.1mm
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	94.4mm

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WED. 13th Aug 2014

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.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

An improvement today, though still partly cloudy with an odd light shower around this morning. Hopefully, the afternoon should see more in the way of sunshine, With temperatures responding accordingly.

Max. Temp.  18         Wind W to NW force 3 or 4         Overnight Min. Temp.  9 or 10

OUTLOOK
Rather cool for several days, with winds remaining in the NW. Quite a few days should remain dry or mostly so, with broken cloud & sunny intervals, though Thursday has a higher shower risk.  Max. Temps. are likely to be pegged back to below normal values (around 16, rather than 19). Total rainfall amounts are likely to be small, no bad thing now the August total already stands at 126% of average.

Temperature at obs. time today 0900	13.8
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	14.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	12.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	9.9
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	1.5mm
Barometer at observation time today	992mb
Wind at observation time today	WNW2
This month’s highest temperature to date	21.7
This month’s lowest temperature to date	4.1
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	38.1mm
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	94.3mm

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