16/07/13

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.

The East Coast has fared well in the past day or two, with fresh W. winds. Yesterday, Leuchars reached 24.2.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY   (*  A few patches of drizzle/ lighr rain around early on)

Dry.* Variable amounts of cloud, perhaps rather dominant for a time, but better prospects of some spells of sunshine as the day goes on. Winds should be only force 2 today, with max. temp. reaching 21 or more, depending on sunshine amounts. Some East Coast places may touch 25, with the best of today's sunshine.   TONIGHT---rather cloudy & very mild

Temperature at obs. time today               0830hrs	18.1
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	22.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	15.4
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	13.2
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1022mbs
Wind at observation time today	NW1
This month’s highest temperature to date	28.3 (9th)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	6.3 (1st)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	*
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	8.4mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in JULY

Avg. max. temperature	19.2	Long term avg. rainfall	60.5mms
Avg min. temperature	10.4	Wettest month	153 (2002)
Record high temperature	30.0 (1983)	Driest month	4.6 (1983)
Record low temperature	1.5 (2004)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

Partly cloudy on WEDNESDAY, but still some spells of warm sunshine (maximum 23).
THURSDAY should see more sunshine, with top temperature up to 24 or 25.
FRIDAY & THE WEEKEND look very promising, with high pressure dominating.
Maximum temperatures should reach at least 25, but North Sea coasts may begin to be plagued by some sea fog, which may spread some way inland, especially overnight & into the mornings.  ANY RAINFALL UNLIKELY.

SEE FEATURE BELOW ON JULY WEATHER   (produced yesterday p.m.)

SO HOW'S THIS JULY DOING AT THE HALF-WAY STAGE?

MEAN MAX TEMP.  22.1  (2.9 ABOVE AVERAGE)
MEAN MIN. TEMP.  12.1  (1.7 ABOVE AVERAGE)
RAINFALL TOTAL TO DATE  8.4 ( only 14% of the average total for the month)

IN JULY 2012, figures for the whole month were:-  mean max. 17.6  mean min 9.7  rainfall  157%
IN JULY 2011,     "       "    "      "         "        "          "       "     19.0    "       "   9.6       "       205%
IN JULY 2010      "       "    "      "         "        "          "       "     18.3    "       "   10.7     "       185%
IN JULY 2009      "       "    "      "         "        "          "       "     19.2    "       "   10.8     "       146%
IN JULY 2008      "       "    "      "         "        "          "       "     19.7    "       "    12.1    "       144%

SO FAR-----SO GOOD, THIS MONTH!

Barry 15/07/13

15/07/13

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.

High pressure continues to dominate weather south of the Border, but the N & W of Scotland are occasionally in the firing line of weak passing fronts. Pitlochry is likely to be affected by some of the cloud from these fronts during the early part of the week.  (Yesterday, Leuchars reached 23.6.)

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

It will remain dry. Cloud will vary in amount, allowing sunny spells, though not "wall to wall" sunshine. Temperatures are off to a good start & should reach 22 degrees as a maximum. Winds will be force 3 or 4 from the W.   TONIGHT is likely to become cloudy & it is just possible there may be small amounts of rain (but don't put the hosepipe away!). Very mild overnight.

Temperature at obs. time today                      0900hrs	18.9
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	20.5
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	14.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	11.6
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1025mbs
Wind at observation time today	NW3
This month’s highest temperature to date	28.3 (9th)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	6.3 (1st)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	*
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	8.4mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in JULY

Avg. max. temperature	19.2	Long term avg. rainfall	60.5mms
Avg min. temperature	10.4	Wettest month	153 (2002)
Record high temperature	30.0 (1983)	Driest month	4.6 (1983)
Record low temperature	1.5 (2004)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK FOR THE WEEK AHEAD

Little, if any, rain is expected. Tuesday & Wednesday are likely to see more cloud than today, as weak fronts to the west have some influence on our area. It will, however, remain rather warm, with moderate winds from a W. quarter. Towards the latter part of the week, the high pressure may build further northwards, giving a boost to both sunshine amounts & temperature. 

14/07/13

A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!

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High pressure will continue to exert a major influence over our weather in the week ahead, but temperatures are only likely to reach the "warm"category. Not much chance of significant rain.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

A dry day with spells of sunshine. Though feeling cooler & less oppressive, temperatures should reach 20, a little above the seasonal average. Winds will start light, but will become force 3 or 4 from the W.  TONIGHT will be dry & partly cloudy
.

Temperature at obs. time today                     0900hrs	15.1
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	24.5
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	12.7
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	12.3
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1024mbs
Wind at observation time today	NW1
This month’s highest temperature to date	28.3 (9th)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	6.3 (1st)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	*
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	8.4mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in JULY

Avg. max. temperature	19.2	Long term avg. rainfall	60.5mms
Avg min. temperature	10.4	Wettest month	153 (2002)
Record high temperature	30.0 (1983)	Driest month	4.6 (1983)
Record low temperature	1.5 (2004)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

MONDAY & TUESDAY are likely to be dry, partly cloudy, but with some sunny intervals. Maximum temperatures should reach 20 to 22, with force 3 to 4 W. or SW. winds.  All in all, a "get out & about" sort of week ahead--need to water the baskets, tubs & gardens!

13/07/13

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Yesterday's maximum reached 28.2.  (Leuchars reached 28.5 & was already 19.7 at 0800 this morning).   A cold front that passed through recently, gave no rain, but will pull in cooler, fresher air by this afternoon.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Some sunshine & still warm this morning( up to 21 by lunchtime). During this afternoon, winds will turn into the SE, cloud will increase & it will feel cooler & fresher than of late.  TONIGHT we should all find it easier to sleep, with temperatures nearer to single figures by dawn.

Temperature at obs. time today                     0830hrs	18.8
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	28.2
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)--highest so far this year.	16.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	13.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1023mbs
Wind at observation time today	NNW2
This month’s highest temperature to date	28.3 (9th)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	6.3 (1st)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	*
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	8.4mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in JULY

Avg. max. temperature	19.2	Long term avg. rainfall	60.5mms
Avg min. temperature	10.4	Wettest month	153 (2002)
Record high temperature	30.0 (1983)	Driest month	4.6 (1983)
Record low temperature	1.5 (2004)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

SUNDAY may start rather cloudy, but there should be some sunshine later. Remaining dry, though best temperatures restricted to 20 . Fresh W. winds.
MONDAY--Dry, with some sunshine, but fresh W. winds & max temp. a normal 19.

12/07/13

A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!

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There were some showers around the region yesterday p.m.but Pitlochry escaped, though skies did turn more generally cloudy from mid-afternoon. Still hot, however, with a sultry evening & rather too warm for some of us getting to sleep!

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

A dry day ahead & perhaps the last of the hot ones for the time being. There are expected to be good sunny spells, with temperatures reaching, or perhaps exceeding, 27 degrees (81 in old currency). Winds mainly from the W, light to moderate. There may be rather more cloud around by nightfall, keeping temperatures well in double figures
.

Temperature at obs. time today               0845	18.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	25.7
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	15.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	12.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1023mbs
Wind at observation time today	v1
This month’s highest temperature to date	28.3 (9th)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	6.3 (1st)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	*
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	8.4mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in JULY

Avg. max. temperature	19.2	Long term avg. rainfall	60.5mms
Avg min. temperature	10.4	Wettest month	153 (2002)
Record high temperature	30.0 (1983)	Driest month	4.6 (1983)
Record low temperature	1.5 (2004)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

Becoming cooler & fresher, care of a SE-moving cold front. There is unlikely to be much- needed rain associated with this system, though cloud amounts are likely to be greater than we have been used to. Nights will be cooler & better for sleeping.

11/07/13

A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!

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Yesterday saw the max.temp.down by 8 degrees on Tuesday's, but despite a poor start, increasing amounts of sunshine saw the thermometer reach just over the 20 mark. Tyndrum reached 24.2

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

A similar start to yesterday. The satellite map shows clear skies the other side of Drumochter. The present misty, low cloud is expected to lift & break during the morning, giving patchy cloud & sunny spells during the afternoon & evening. Temperatures should rise higher than yesterday's, up to 24 degrees, which is about 5 above the seasonal norm. Winds will be mainly light from the SE.
There is an outside chance of a thundery shower, most likely over the mountains to the N & NE.

Temperature at obs. time today                   0830hrs	15.8
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	20.3
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	13.9
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	13.6
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	trace
Barometer at observation time today	1027mbs
Wind at observation time today	SE1
This month’s highest temperature to date	28.3 (9th)
This month’s lowest temperature to date	6.3 (1st)
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	*
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	8.4mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in JULY

Avg. max. temperature	19.2	Long term avg. rainfall	60.5mms
Avg min. temperature	10.4	Wettest month	153 (2002)
Record high temperature	30.0 (1983)	Driest month	4.6 (1983)
Record low temperature	1.5 (2004)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

FRIDAY---Any cloud at first soon breaking to give sunny spells with high temperatures, in the range 26 to 28, with force 2 to 3 W. winds
WEEKEND---Much cooler & fresher, following the passage of a cold front. Partly cloudy, some intervals of sunshine & remaining dry. Maximum temperatures around 18 to 20.