THURSDAY 30th JUNE----EVENING

SORRY FOR THERE BEING NO REPORT THIS MORNING.   THERE WAS A PROBLEM ON THE BLOGSPOT HOST WEBSITE.

UPDATE @ 1915Hrs 
It's been a day of broken cloud, some spells of sunshine & a few showers, these not adding up to very much at this site. Today's maximum temperature was 17.3.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Most of the remaining showers are now to the E & SE of Pitlochry & moving away. The rest of the evening & night should be dry with sunny or clear spells. Rather chilly by dawn, down to around 6 degrees.

OUTLOOK
FRIDAY should be mainly dry, with broken cloud & sunny spells.
THE WEEKEND promises to be dry with broken cloud & some sunshine. Temperatures will reach a maximum in the range 18 to 20 degrees.


IS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment however I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.

Temperature at obs. Time today 0815	11.0
Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs)	17.5
Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	6.3
Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	1.2
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs)	1.6mms
Barometer at observation time today	1023mbs
Wind at observation time today	WNW3
This month’s highest temperature to date	26.5
This month’s lowest temperature to date	1.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	14.1mms
This month’s total rainfall to date	63.7mms

A JUNE SUMMARY SHOULD BE AVAILABLE LATER TOMORROW

WEDNESDAY 29th JUNE

HEADLINES @ 0800Hrs
There was a ground frost at this site last night! A pleasant start to the day with sunny intervals & good breaks in the cloud.      PLEASE NOTE--THERE WILL NOT BE AN EVENING REPORT ON THIS OCCASION

PITLOCHRY TODAY
A dry start to the day, but shower cloud will build up & it is likely that we will be affected by at least one or two showers, these likely to be on the sharp side. As in all showery situations, any one spot can be lucky & miss all or most of the showers. (favourite links---rain today---is always a great help to seeing just what is around the area). Highest temperatures will be around 17/18 degrees.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
 Any remaining showers should die out & once again, it will be a rather chilly night, with lows down to around 5 degrees.

OUTLOOK
THURSDAY will be a mix of dry bright spells, punctuated by more cloudy interludes & a shower risk. FRIDAY/WEEKEND should become more settled, with broken cloud & sunny spells, little chance of any showers & becoming a little warmer.


THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment however I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.

Temperature at obs. Time today 0800	9.3
Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs)	19.5
Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	4.1
Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)         GROUND FROST	-2.0
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1019mbs
Wind at observation time today	SE1
This month’s highest temperature to date	26.5
This month’s lowest temperature to date	1.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	14.1mms
This month’s total rainfall to date	62.1mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JUNE

Average Max. Temperature	17.4
Average Min. Temperature	8.5
Record High Temperature	29.3
Record Low Temperature	0.0
Long Term Average Rainfall	62mms
Wettest Month	213
Driest Month	13

TUESDAY 28th JUNE----EVENING

UPDATE @ 1730Hrs
A dry day, with well-broken cloud & plenty of sunshine & a maximum temperature of 19.5. 

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
The period is expected to be dry, with broken cloud. The night will become quite chilly, with an air minimum of around 6 or7 degrees.

OUTLOOK
WEDNESDAY will perhaps see a greater chance of a shower or two developing, but still some spells of broken cloud & some sunshine. Highest temperatures around 17 or 18 degrees.
THURSDAY should be mostly dry, with some sunshine & a reduced risk of showers.


THIS MORNING'S READINGS (made at 0700Hrs)
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment however I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.

Temperature at obs. Time today 0700	9.1
Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs)	16.5
Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	7.4
Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	2.5
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs)	trace
Barometer at observation time today	1018mbs
Wind at observation time today	W1
This month’s highest temperature to date	26.5
This month’s lowest temperature to date	1.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	14.1mms
This month’s total rainfall to date	62.1mms

MONDAY 27th JUNE ----EVENING

 UPDATE @ 1900Hrs            SEE NOTE BELOW            SEE NOTE BELOW
 A cloudy day, with a maximum temperature of 16.5 degrees. The rain predicted, did not materialize in Pitlochry, but a look at this afternoon's rain radar maps, shows that plenty of heavy rain came so close to the town, just a few miles to the east of us, in a belt parallel to the East coast.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Rain is still close by to the east of us, but generally moving in the direction of the North Sea, so probably staying dry & cloud becoming more broken. By dawn, temperatures may be down to about 6 degrees.

OUTLOOK
 TUESDAY should be generally dry, with sunny spells & patches of well-broken cloud. Maximum temperature, 17/18 degrees.
WEDNESDAY should be a mixture of sunshine & a few showers

THERE WILL NOT BE A WEATHER SERVICE ON TUESDAY MORNING.   THE EVENING UPDATE WILL BE AS NORMAL.

MONDAY 27th JUNE

HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
Cloudy & dry at present, after a night when temperatures remained in double figures. Yesterday, St. Helier (Jersey ) reached a temperature of 31 degrees & today, Andy Murray will be playing in fierce heat at Wimbledon.

PITLOCHRY TODAY
A cloudy day ahead. It should be dry for the first 2 or 3 hours, but after that, some initially light rain is expected to spread into our area. During the afternoon & for a time this evening, the rain may become rather persistent & moderate at times. The maximum temperature will reach around 16 degrees.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Rain may contiue for some time, before dry conditions with broken cloud spread from the west. The night will end up colder than recent ones, with a minimum of 7 degrees.

OUTLOOK
TUESDAY should see a good deal of dry, bright weather with just a few scattered showers around.
WEDNESDAY should be mainly dry, with just the chance of an odd shower.

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment however I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.

Temperature at obs. Time today 0900	11.9
Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs)	17.7
Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	11.0
Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	10.6
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs)	6.3mms
Barometer at observation time today	1016mbs
Wind at observation time today	NW3
This month’s highest temperature to date	26.5
This month’s lowest temperature to date	1.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	14.1mms
This month’s total rainfall to date  (now at the month's normal)	62.1mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JUNE

Average Max. Temperature	17.4
Average Min. Temperature	8.5
Record High Temperature	29.3
Record Low Temperature	0.0
Long Term Average Rainfall	62mms
Wettest Month	213
Driest Month	13

SUNDAY 26th JUNE----EVENING

UPDATE @ 1830Hr
The weather turned out even worse than expected, with no sunshine & rather longer spells of rain. By 1830H, there had been 5.8mms of rain, while the maximum temperature had only reached 17.7 degrees.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Remaining largely cloudy, with a little more rain overnight. Temperatures remaining in double figures.


OUTLOOK
MONDAY morning should be mostly dry, but by afternoon it will become generally cloudy, with some spells of rain. Rather warm & humid, with highest temperatures around 17 or 18 (the London area should hit 32/90f ).
TUESDAY should be brighter & fresher.

SUNDAY 26th JUNE

HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
Currently raining, though a very mild start. A frustrating day over much of Scotland, knowing that much of England is on a heatwave. Still, there are people who do not like really hot weather, so at least on this occasion, they will escape the heat.


PITLOCHRY TODAY
A short spell of rain will occur during the next hour or so, along with overcast skies. The afternoon should have a few breaks in the cloud, with brief spells of sunshine, but more cloudy& showery conditions seem likely, especially later in the afternoon. Despite often large amounts of cloud, it will feel warm, with highest temperatures around 19 or 20 degrees.
Those going west from Pitlochry, are likely to see more in the way of rain. The East coast should see very little.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Often cloudy, perhaps with occasional slight rain, but very mild, with lowest temperatures in double figures.

OUTLOOK
 MONDAY will still be rather warm & muggy, but a good deal of cloud is likely, with mostly small amounts of rain. Again, the West will see more rain than the East.
TUESDAY should be generally brighter, fresher & cooler.

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment however I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.

Temperature at obs. Time today 0900	14.2
Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs)	17.7
Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	11.1
Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	10.0
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs)	0.8mms
Barometer at observation time today	1017mbs
Wind at observation time today	SE1
This month’s highest temperature to date	26.5
This month’s lowest temperature to date	1.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	14.1
This month’s total rainfall to date	55.8mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JUNE

Average Max. Temperature	17.4
Average Min. Temperature	8.5
Record High Temperature	29.3
Record Low Temperature	0.0
Long Term Average Rainfall	62mms
Wettest Month	213
Driest Month	13

BEN DORAIN, viewed from the A82, with the West Highland line heading towards the Horseshoe Curve.

SATURDAY 25th JUNE----EVENING

UPDATE @ 1815Hrs
Apart from a brief spell of drizzle this morning, it has been a dry day, though rather short on sunshine. The best time of the day was late afternoon & at 1815H, the thermometer was at it's maximum for the day at 17.7 degrees.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
It should be a dry evening, with breaks in the cloud & a little more sunshine. It will start dry during the hours of darkness, but another area of rain will start to affect us soon after dawn, as a warm front moves up from the south.

OUTLOOK
SUNDAY will start cloudy with some rain around, though this should gradually die out during the morning. By afternoon, it should become dry, bright & warm with the maximum temperature reaching in the range 19 to 21 degrees, very much depending on sunshine amounts, within a rather warm & humid airstream.
By MONDAY & TUESDAY, winds will be back into the west, a cold front will have gone through, lowering humidity & temperature & the weather will be into a sunny spells & showers type.  Needless to say, the short-lived heatwave (up to 31) will be restricted to SE England.

SATURDAY 25th JUNE

HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
A weakening rain belt crossed the area earlier, leaving a cloudy morning.  The overall U.K. picture emphasises rising temperature & by tomorrow, a brief  hot spell.  Glastonbury & Wimbledon look really good this weekend!

PITLOCHRY TODAY
A cloudy morning, with perhaps the odd spit of rain. The afternoon should see some breaking of the cloud with a few sunny intervals. Becoming warm, with a maximum of 19 or 20 degrees.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Dry with some sunshine & clear spells at first tonight, before cloud increases & some rain spreads from the SW by dawn. Lowest temperatures around 9 degrees.

OUTLOOK
SUNDAY is likely to see some rain during the morning, but a dry, brighter afternoon, when it will feel warm.
START of NEXT WEEK---Rather unsettled, with some dry weather with sunny spells, but also some showers. Becoming cooler.


THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment however I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.

Temperature at obs. Time today 0900	11.1
Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs)	16.6
Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	9.5
Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	7.9
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs)	0.2mms
Barometer at observation time today	1013mbs
Wind at observation time today	ESE3
This month’s highest temperature to date	26.5
This month’s lowest temperature to date	1.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	14.1mms
This month’s total rainfall to date	55.0mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JUNE

Average Max. Temperature	17.4
Average Min. Temperature	8.5
Record High Temperature	29.3
Record Low Temperature	0.0
Long Term Average Rainfall	62mms
Wettest Month	213
Driest Month	13

FRIDAY 24th JUNE----EVENING

UPDATE @ 1630Hrs
It's been quite a reasonable day, with breaks in the cloud giving some sunny intervals. No showers have affected the area.
The maximum temperature was 16.6, below average for late June & so far this month only 7 days have been above the average.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
A bright dry start to the evening, though a sheet of high cloud will later spread from the SW, heralding the approach of a warm front. During the night, this front will bring some mainly light rain to the area. It will be much milder than last night.

OUTLOOK
It will be a changeable weekend, though on the positive side, it should be rather warm. There is likely to be some rain on Saturday morning, improving in the afternoon. Another rain area will affect us for a time on Sunday. The very high temperatures expected on Sunday, will be confined to England, especially the SE. & the NW/SE split in the weather is likely to continue into next week.

FRIDAY 24th JUNE

HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
 As promised, it was quite a cold night, with an air min. of 4.9 & a ground min. of -0.6 at this site---my 4th ground frost this month.

PITLOCHRY TODAY
It should be a mainly dry day, with just the chance of a shower. Skies will be partly cloudy, but there should be some spells of sunshine.Highest temperatures will reach around 16 or 17 degrees.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Mostly dry with some sunshine this evening, though high cloud is likely to increase later. Some mainly light & occasional rain is expected to spread from the S.W. during the night. It will be much milder than the night just gone, with temperatures holding around 9 or 10 degrees.

OUTLOOK
 SATURDAY will start mostly cloudy, with some patchy light rain, dying out later. By the afternoon, it should start to brighten up, with a warmer feeling to the day, as temperatures rise towards 20 degrees.
SUNDAY--Overnight light rain may last into the morning, but later it should become dry & brighter & feel pleasantly warm.


THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment however I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.

Temperature at obs. Time today 0900	11.7
Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs)	17.0
Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	4.9
Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	-0.6
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs)	1.3
Barometer at observation time today	1019mbs
Wind at observation time today	NW1
This month’s highest temperature to date	26.5
This month’s lowest temperature to date	1.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	14.1
This month’s total rainfall to date	54.8mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JUNE

Average Max. Temperature	17.4
Average Min. Temperature	8.5
Record High Temperature	29.3
Record Low Temperature	0.0
Long Term Average Rainfall	62mms
Wettest Month	213
Driest Month	13

THE ENTRANCE TO GLENCOE FROM THE WEST

THURSDAY 23rd---EVENING

UPDATE @ 1900Hrs
Much of the day has been dry, with some cloudy periods, but also spells with broken cloud & sunny intervals. There was just 1 significant shower at this site which lasted only for a few minutes around 1430Hrs producing 1.3mms of rain. The maximum temperature reached 17.0 degrees.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
 All existing showers over Scotland are well to the north or east of Pitlochry. Much of the evening & night should see largely clear skies & it will turn quite cool for late June. Most places should have a minimum temperature in the 5 to 7 range, but it is possible that a few prone spots could fall close to ground frost levels around or soon after dawn.

OUTLOOK
FRIDAY should see broken cloud & sunny spells & probably stay dry. There is just the chance of a shower. Temperatures should reach similar values to today's near 16 or 17 degrees.
THE WEEKEND will be changeable, with some rain, especially during the mornings. Both days should see improving weather during the afternoons & it will tend to get a little warmer.

THURSDAY 23rd JUNE

HEADLINES @ 0830Hrs
 A dry start with some intervals of sunshine.

PITLOCHRY TODAY
 Broken cloud & some spells of sunshine.Perhaps some more cloudy spells too. During the afternoon, clouds will bubble up more, with a risk of showers, especially late afternoon & early evening. Highest temperatures will be around 16 degrees.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Any showers dying out with good breaks in the cloud developing. A rather cool night, with minimum temperature close to 5 degrees, with just the chance of a slight ground frost in the most prone spots.

OUTLOOK
FRIDAY should be generally dry with some sunshine. Only a small shower risk. Highest temperatures around 16 (still below the late June average )

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment however I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.

Temperature at obs. Time today 0830	11.6
Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs)	15.4
Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	8.9
Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	7.4
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs)	trace
Barometer at observation time today	1012mbs
Wind at observation time today	SE2
This month’s highest temperature to date	26.5
This month’s lowest temperature to date	1.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	14.1mms
This month’s total rainfall to date	53.5mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JUNE

Average Max. Temperature	17.4
Average Min. Temperature	8.5
Record High Temperature	29.3
Record Low Temperature	0.0
Long Term Average Rainfall	62mms
Wettest Month	213
Driest Month	13

WEDNESDAY 22nd JUNE----EVENING

UPDATE @ 1700Hrs
The morning was dry & bright, with intervals of sunshine. Though dry, the afternoon was mainly cloudy. Maximum temperature was 15.4.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
The period will be mainly dry, with a few breaks around overnight. Lowest temperatures will be down to around 7 degrees.
OUTLOOK
THURSDAY should be mainly dry with broken cloud & some sunshine. There is a shower risk, especially late afternoon & early evening. Highest temperatures should reach around 15 or 16 degrees.
Friday may start with some showers, but the day should improve with broken cloud & sunny spells, with temperatures around 15 degrees.

BRUAR FALLS

WEDNESDAY 22nd JUNE

HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
The largest totals from yesterday's rain (up to 48mms) were in the Edinburgh area. Most of the rain overnight fell to the east of Pitlochry.Quite pleasant outside just at present; a nice sunny interval.

PITLOCHRY TODAY
Much of today is likely to be dry, though a little light & patchy rain can't be totally ruled out. Most of the time is likely to be rather cloudy, though a few breaks should occur, allowing a few sunny intervals. Highest temperatures should reach around 14 degrees, below normal for late June.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Mainly dry, though an odd cloudier spell with a little rain is possible. Any clear spells will allow temperatures to fall somewhat, down to around 6 or 7 degrees.

OUTLOOK
THURSDAY should see more in the way of sunshine, but the odd shower is also likely. Temperatures up a shade on today's.
FRIDAY is expected to start with some showers, but turn dry with some sunshine later.

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment however I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.

Temperature at obs. Time today 0900	11.2
Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs)	12.1
Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	9.7
Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	9.2
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs)	13.4mms
Barometer at observation time today	1005mbs
Wind at observation time today	WNW2
This month’s highest temperature to date   (summer occurred on the 3rd!!)	26.5
This month’s lowest temperature to date	1.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	14.1mms
This month’s total rainfall to date   (approaching average)	53.5mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JUNE

Average Max. Temperature	17.4
Average Min. Temperature	8.5
Record High Temperature	29.3
Record Low Temperature	0.0
Long Term Average Rainfall	62mms
Wettest Month	213
Driest Month	13

TUESDAY 21st JUNE----EVENING

UPDATE @ 1730Hrs
Today's maximum temperature was just 12.1 degrees. Total rainfall from 0900Hrs to 1730Hrs was 9.2mms.  A pretty rotten longest day!!---enough said.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Staying overcast throughout the period, with fairly persistent rain. Temperatures no lower than about 9 degrees.

OUTLOOK
WEDNESDAY will see more rain, especially in the morning. Perhaps rain becoming more occasional during the afternoon, with a few drier spells. Rather less cold than today, particularly in any afternnon sunshine.
THURSDAY should see some longer spells of dry weather, but some showers are also likely.

TUESDAY 21st JUNE

HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
Today is the SUMMER SOLSTICE, the day when amounts of daylight are at their maximum & the sun reaches it's highest in the sky, being overhead at 23.5 degrees north. Today's weather will not reflect these facts!!
Yesterday evening's showers formed quickly & hung around over Pitlochry, giving the month's wettest day so far this month.

PITLOCHRY TODAY
Cloudy & cool with spells of rain. The rain will be light initially & perhaps again later on, but often moderate & persistent in between.Temperatures will be pegged at around 14 degrees.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
It will remain cloudy with further spells of rain, temperatures holding at around 9 degrees.

OUTLOOK
WEDNESDAY threatens to show little improvement, mostly cloudy with further spells of rain, especially during the morning. Temperatures should be a degree or two up on today's.
THURSDAY should see some breaks in the cloud, with a few sunny intervals, but showers are still likely.

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment however I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.

Temperature at obs. Time today 0900	12.0
Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs)	17.8
Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	10.8
Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	10.0
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs)                                   (wettest in June to date )	14.1
Barometer at observation time today	1008mbs
Wind at observation time today	ESE3
This month’s highest temperature to date	26.5
This month’s lowest temperature to date	1.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	14.1mms
This month’s total rainfall to date	40.1mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JUNE

Average Max. Temperature	17.4
Average Min. Temperature	8.5
Record High Temperature	29.3
Record Low Temperature	0.0
Long Term Average Rainfall	62mms
Wettest Month	213
Driest Month	13

THE RIVER GARRY----SHORT ON WATER, PLENTIFUL IN ROCKS

MONDAY 20th JUNE----EVENING

UPDATE @ 1800Hrs
There wasn't as much sunshine around as yesterday & it was a little cooler ( maximum temperature 17.8 degrees ). Nevertheless, it was quite pleasant in this afternoon's sunny intervals. In the last hour or so, the sky has become rather more threatening & there were a few spots of rain around 1730hrs.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Perhaps the odd shower this evening, though the radar isn't showing much in the way of rain. It will be dry for much of the evening & night, but there may be a little rain arriving from the south by morning. Temperatures staying above 9 degrees overnight.

OUTLOOK
TUESDAY is likely to be mostly cloudy & cool with some rain at times. The morning may become quite wet, with the rain rather heavy & persistent for a time. During the afternoon, there should be some dry slots, with the rain generally lighter.
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY will remain rather unsettled with some showers & perhaps even a longer spell of rain. It will be rather cool for late June.

MONDAY 20th JUNE

HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
A dry start, but much more cloud than yesterday. We are in an unsettled spell still, with low pressure close by.

PITLOCHRY TODAY
Mainly dry this morning, with broken cloud & some intervals of sunshine.Cloud is likely to bubble up more this afternoon with a few showers developing. Again, it's a hit & miss situation, with very variable rainfall amounts within the local region. Highest temperatures should reach around 18 degrees--a little lower than yesterday.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
One or two showers may linger into the evening, but it should then become dry for a time. Later in the night, some rain will spread in from the south. It will be a mild night, with temperatures remaining above 9 degrees.

OUTLOOK
TUESDAY is likely to be wet at times, particularly during the morning. There may be a few dry slots during the afternoon, but further showery rain seems probable. Temperatures will be pegged back to below average values, with a N.E. wind.
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY are threatening to continue in the unsettled theme, with some further showers or more lenghthy spells of rain.

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment however I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.

Temperature at obs. Time today 0900	13.5
Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs)	20.6
Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	10.7
Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	8.4
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs)	0.2mms
Barometer at observation time today	1014mbs
Wind at observation time today	W3
This month’s highest temperature to date	26.5
This month’s lowest temperature to date	1.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	6.3mms
This month’s total rainfall to date	26.0mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JUNE

Average Max. Temperature	17.4
Average Min. Temperature	8.5
Record High Temperature	29.3
Record Low Temperature	0.0
Long Term Average Rainfall	62mms
Wettest Month	213
Driest Month	13

SUNDAY 19th JUNE ----EVENING

UPDATE @ 1645Hrs
With plenty of sunshine during the morning & early afternoon, it became pleasantly warm with a maximum temperature of 20.6 degrees (a little above the average). There were a few spots of showery rain at this site around 1615Hrs, but a glance at the radar showed Pitlochry had fared very well, with several sharp showers around

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
There could well be one or two short sharp showers during the next couple of hours. After that, it should be  dry, with some late evening sunshine & clear periods overnight. Lowest overnight temperatures should be around 6 or 7 degrees.

OUTLOOK
MONDAY should be dry for much of the time with spells of sunshine. There may be one or two showers developing, especially p.m. Highest temperatures should reach around 18 degrees.
TUESDAY will see a centre of low pressure slowly crossing the centre of Britain, with a rain-bearing front hanging around over Scotland through until Wednesday. It is likely to be cloudy with rather persistent rain, as well as cool.

SUNDAY 19th JUNE

HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
 A delightful start to the day, with temperatures already up to 14.0 degrees. Plenty of blue sky around, with a few patches of high cirrus cloud & scattered bubbles of cumulus.

PITLOCHRY TODAY
 A mainly dry day with sunny spells. There is just the chance of a shower this afternoon. Top temperature reaching 18 or 19 degrees.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
 Any showers still around will die out to give a fine evening & night. There will be good clear spells, with lowest temperatures down to 6 or 7 degrees.

OUTLOOK
MONDAY should be mainly dry with spells of sunshine, with a maximum temperature close to normal at 17 or 18 degrees.
TUESDAY is likely to be a wet day & feeling cooler.

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment however I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.

Temperature at obs. Time today 0900	14.0
Maximum Temperature (since SAT 11th JUNE)	18.7
Minimum Temperature  (since SAT 11th JUNE)	4.4
Grass Minimum Temperature  (since SAT 11th JUNE)	-0.3
Rainfall Total                             (since SAT 11th JUNE)	11.6
Barometer at observation time today	1008mbs
Wind at observation time today	NW2
This month’s highest temperature to date	26.5
This month’s lowest temperature to date	1.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	6.3mms
This month’s total rainfall to date	25.8mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JUNE

Average Max. Temperature	17.4
Average Min. Temperature	8.5
Record High Temperature	29.3
Record Low Temperature	0.0
Long Term Average Rainfall	62mms
Wettest Month	213
Driest Month	13

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FRIDAY 10th JUNE

HEADLINES @ 0830Hrs
 Drought orders have been issued today for parts of Eastern England, especially East Anglia, following a record dry spring. (March to May rain in Pitlochry was 184.6mms---so no such problems in our neck of the woods!). It was decidely nippy last night, with the air temperature down to 1.0 & ground value down to -2.9.

PITLOCHRY TODAY
 Probably dry with some sunshine for much of the morning, but with clouds starting to build. There will be some showers around this afternoon & hail or thunder are possibilities. Places within short distances of one another could have large differences in rainfall amounts received. Winds will be light, showers will move slowly from south to north, highest temperatures will reach around 15 degrees.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Any showers dying out during the evening to give some clear spells. A chilly night once again, with perhaps the odd pocket of ground frost.

OUTLOOK
Sunshine & showers seem likely for SATURDAY.  More general rain could spread into the area from the south later on SUNDAY. Best temperatures in the 14 to 16 range.

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment however I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.

Temperature at obs. Time today 0830	8.2
Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs)	14.0
Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	1.0
Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	-2.9
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs)	1.9
Barometer at observation time today	1015mbs
Wind at observation time today	S1
This month’s highest temperature to date	26.5
This month’s lowest temperature to date	1.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	6.3mms
This month’s total rainfall to date	14.2

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JUNE

Average Max. Temperature	17.4
Average Min. Temperature	8.5
Record High Temperature	29.3
Record Low Temperature	0.0
Long Term Average Rainfall	62mms
Wettest Month	213
Driest Month	13

THURSDAY 9th JUNE----EVENING

UPDATE @ 1630Hrs
This morning was mainly cloudy with showers (1.9mms fell from these showers). The afternoon saw dry weather with some sunny periods, with a cool W to SW wind pegging temperatures at 14.0 degrees.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
 Some sunshine this evening & clear skies at times overnight. A low minimum temperature is expected, with some spots getting a ground frost.

OUTLOOK
FRIDAY should start cool & clear, but once again some showers are expected to develop. There may well be more showers around tomorrow, especially during the afternoon. Maximum temperatures around 14 or 15 degrees.
THE WEEKEND seems likely to remain rather unsettled & cool. As well as a few sunny intervals, there seems likely to be showers around, perhaps merging at times to give a more general spell of rain.

THURSDAY 9th JUNE

HEADLINES @ 0845Hrs
Rather cloudy, but dry at present. Winds have turned from SE to SW as the low pressure centre has drifted north.

PITLOCHRY TODAY
Probably a short spell of showery weather later in the morning. There is a good chance that the afternoon will stay mainly dry, with some sunshine. Winds will be back in the west & it will still be cool, with a maximum of 14 degrees.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Mostly dry with some clear spells & chilly. Some places may get a ground frost.

OUTLOOK
FRIDAY will start cool & as the day goes on, there is likely to be more emphasis on the showers. Staying cool.
THE WEEKEND promises to be somewhat changeable, with the familiar mix of sunshine & showers. Below average temperatures.

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment however I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.

Temperature at obs. Time today 0845	9.9
Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs)	15.2
Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	5.9
Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	2.2
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs)	3.1mms
Barometer at observation time today	1005mbs
Wind at observation time today	SW3
This month’s highest temperature to date	26.5
This month’s lowest temperature to date	5.5
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	6.3mms
This month’s total rainfall to date	12.3mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JUNE

Average Max. Temperature	17.4
Average Min. Temperature	8.5
Record High Temperature	29.3
Record Low Temperature	0.0
Long Term Average Rainfall	62mms
Wettest Month	213
Driest Month	13

WEDNESDAY 8th JUNE----EVENING

UPDATE @ 1630Hrs
 The showers occurred today just after 11am & again at 1530. In between the darker skies, cloud broke a little to give some glimpses of sunshine. Today's highest temperature was 15.2 & the rainfall total between 0900 & 1630 was 2.7mms.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
There could still be a sharp shower, especially during the early evening, but with time, they will largely die out, leaving some clear skies. It will be chilly overnight, as temperatures fall to about 6 degrees.

OUTLOOK
There will be a bit more of a SW breeze on THURSDAY, There will still be a few showers around, but probably rather more sunshine than on recent days. Highest temperatures around 14 degrees. THE WEEKEND should see fewer showers & more in the way of sunshine, but nothing exciting temperature-wise (About 14 by day, with chilly nights ).

WEDNESDAY 8th JUNE

HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
6.3mms of rain yesterday from late afternoon/early evening showers.Broken cloud this morning & dry at present. Once again, we came rather close to a ground frost last night.

PITLOCHRY TODAY
It's still sunshine & showers.although it should be dry for a time. Because it is impossible to forecast more than an hour or two ahead whether any one spot is lined up for a shower, I suggest you check raintoday.co.uk to see if Pitlochry is threatened by a heavy shower (they are moving from between S & SE ). There should be rather more sunshine around today, with perhaps a peak in shower activity between mid afternoon & mid-evening. Highest temperatures should reach near to 15 degrees.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Still a shower risk, especially in the first part of the evening. Some sunny intervals, then clearing skies overnight. Minimum temperature around 6 degrees.

OUTLOOK
THURSDAY will see a similar recipe of sunshine & showers, though perhaps fewer showers around. Winds more into the S.W.& a bit fresher. Still cool at 13 to 14 degrees, with a chilly night to follow.
FURTHER AHEAD---Perhaps a bit less emphasis on the shower risk, as the low centre causing the problem, moves further away. No great shakes yet on daytime temperatures!

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment however I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.

Temperature at obs. Time today 0900	10.4
Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs)	13.0
Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	5.5
Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	0.9
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs)	6.3mms
Barometer at observation time today	1001mbs
Wind at observation time today	SE3
This month’s highest temperature to date	26.5
This month’s lowest temperature to date	5.5
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	6.3mms
This month’s total rainfall to date	9.2mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JUNE

Average Max. Temperature	17.4
Average Min. Temperature	8.5
Record High Temperature	29.3
Record Low Temperature	0.0
Long Term Average Rainfall	62mms
Wettest Month	213
Driest Month	13

DESTINATION REACHED & THE WEATHER IS STILL BEAUTIFUL!

WAITING FOR THE TRAIN HEADING NORTH

It's summer in Pitlochry (Friday 3rd June). The sky is blue & temperatures are set to rise to 26.5 degrees, the warmest day for 2 years.  What better than to take the 1020 to Inverness & from there head for Kyle of Lochalsh?

TUESDAY 7th JUNE----EVENING

UPDATE @ 1700Hrs
Not one of our better days! It was mainly cloudy & cool, with odd spits & spots of rain, with a heavier shower after 1600Hrs. Thunder was heard at 1650Hrs. 2.0mms of rain fell during the day ( most of it around 1600 to 1700hrs) & the highest temperature was a cool 13.0 degrees.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
There is likely to be another spell of rain a little later on this evening, perhaps with some hail &/or thunder. By late evening, skies should be clearing to give a dry, rather cold night (minimum about 5 or 6 degrees)

OUTLOOK
WEDNESDAY is expected to be a mix of sunshine & showers. Remaining cool at 14 or 15 degrees.
REST of the WEEK---Remaining on the cool side, with some sunshine, but also occasional showers.

TUESDAY 7th JUNE

HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
Cloudy at present, with a shower & a force 3 S.E. wind. The grass minimum got pretty low in the first part of the night, down to just 0.9.

PITLOCHRY TODAY
A generally cloudy & unsettled day, with some showers or longer spells of rain. It looks likely that we are in for a particularly wet evening. There is unlikely to be much in the way of sunshine, though there should be some dry periods. Highest temperatures will be pegged back to around 14 degrees & this is about 3 degrees below normal.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Starting wet, but there will be a clearance later, with some clear spells following. Lowest temperatures around 7 degrees.

OUTLOOK
WEDNESDAY will be a day of sunsine & showers, probably a bit more sunshine than today & perhaps just a touch warmer at 15 or 16 degrees.  THEREAFTER, the sunshine & showers theme is set to continue, with temperatures in the rather cool category.

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment however I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.

Temperature at obs. Time today 0900	9.9
Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs)	14.5
Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	6.1
Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	0.9
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs)	0.2mms
Barometer at observation time today	1000mbs
Wind at observation time today	SE3
This month’s highest temperature to date * Details after 1st week	*
This month’s lowest temperature to date	*
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	*
This month’s total rainfall to date	*

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JUNE

Average Max. Temperature	17.4
Average Min. Temperature	8.5
Record High Temperature	29.3
Record Low Temperature	0.0
Long Term Average Rainfall	62mms
Wettest Month	213
Driest Month	13

MONDAY 6th JUNE ----EVENING

UPDATE @ 1700Hrs
It was a rather cloudy day, but the lower, thicker cloud first thing, did lift & break to give a few sunny intervals this afternoon. With light winds, temperatures didn't feel too bad, but the maximum of 14.5 is still below normal.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Mainly dry through this period, but continuing mostly cloudy, with just a few sunny intervals this evening & some breaks overnight. Minimum temperature around 7 or 8 degrees.

OUTLOOK
TUESDAY may start dry & even bright, but overall, it is likely to be somewhat unsettled, with plenty of cloud around capable of producing a number of showers, which could become heavy at times. Remaining cool at about 13 degrees.
THE REST of THE WEEK would appear to be a mix of sunshine & showers, with a depression hanging around near Scotland. Temperatures struggling in the range 14 to 16 (below normal for June ).

MONDAY 6th JUNE

HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
A rather cloudy start, following 2.7 mms of rain overnight. The sun is trying to punch a few holes in the cloud sheet.

PITLOCHRY TODAY
Rather cloudy at times, with a few sunny intervals. Dry apart from a slight shower risk. Highest temperatures 14 to 15 degrees.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Mostly dry, with a few sunny or clear spells. Perhaps a few showers around later in the night. Lowest temperature about 5 degrees.

OUTLOOK
TUESDAY is expected to be rather cloudy, with a few showers around, possibly the odd heavier one during the afternoon or evening. Remaining cool.   Remaining rather changeable for much of the week ahead, with some sunny intervals, but cloud building & thickening at times to give sharp showers.Best temperatures around 14 or 15 degrees.

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment however I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.

Temperature at obs. Time today 0900	8.5
Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs)	14.2
Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	6.1
Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	5.5
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs)	2.7mms
Barometer at observation time today	1006mbs
Wind at observation time today	ESE2
This month’s highest temperature to date * Details after 1st week	*
This month’s lowest temperature to date	*
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	*
This month’s total rainfall to date	*

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JUNE

Average Max. Temperature	17.4
Average Min. Temperature	8.5
Record High Temperature	29.3
Record Low Temperature	0.0
Long Term Average Rainfall	62mms
Wettest Month	213
Driest Month	13

SUNDAY 5th JUNE----EVENING

UPDATE @ 1815Hrs
Mainly cloudy today, but some brighter intervals & remaining dry. The highest temperature was 14.2 degrees.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
A cloudy night with a chance of some rain at times later, generally light. Minimum temperature around 7 degrees.

OUTLOOK
MONDAY may start dampish, but later clouds should break to give some occasional sunshine. Maximum temperature should reach about 14 degrees.
NEXT 3 DAYS---Rather unsettled with some showers & perhaps longer spells of rain, as well as a few sunny intervals. It will continue to be a little on the cool side for June.

SUNDAY 5th JUNE

HEADLINES @ 0815Hrs
Cloudy, but dry.

PITLOCHRY TODAY
Mainly cloudy, generally dry, cool for June at 13 degrees maximum.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Some rain spreading from the south during the evening & first part of the night

OUTLOOK
Changeable for a few days, with some rain or showers at times, as well as some brightness. Rather cool.

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment however I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.

Temperature at obs. Time today 0815	8.1
Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs)	13.0
Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	7.8
Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	7.2
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs)	trace
Barometer at observation time today	1021mbs
Wind at observation time today	SE2
This month’s highest temperature to date * Details after 1st week	*
This month’s lowest temperature to date	*
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	*
This month’s total rainfall to date	*

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JUNE

Average Max. Temperature	17.4
Average Min. Temperature	8.5
Record High Temperature	29.3
Record Low Temperature	0.0
Long Term Average Rainfall	62mms
Wettest Month	213
Driest Month	13

FORGET DAYS LIKE TODAY & THINK OF DAYS LIKE YESTERDAY!

SATURDAY 4th JUNE---EVENING

UPDATE @ 2000Hrs
Today saw a drop of 13.5 degrees from yesterday in the maximum temperature in Pitlochry   It was a similar story down the east coast, as I travelled down to spend a few hours in Berwick. The coastguard there had a temperature of 11.1 at 1400hrs, compared with a top temperature yesterday of 23 degrees.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
 Mainly cloudy over the period, but for the most part, dry. There may still be just the odd spit on occasions. Minimum temperatures will fall to about 7 degrees.

OUTLOOK
SUNDAY should be mostly cloudy, though starting dry. There is likely to be some mainly light & occasional rain later in the afternoon & evening. Remaining cooler than the June average.
THE START of NEXT WEEK is expected to remain cool & changeable, with some showers or longer spells of rain. Monday p.m. may see a drier, brighter spell.

SATURDAY 4th JUNE

HEADLINES @ 0815Hrs
 The maximum temperature of 26.5 yesterday was higher than expected, making it the hottest day in Pitlochry since JUNE 1st 2009 (when the thermometer touched 26.9 ). I was in cooler parts on the west coast, where it was rather more cloudy!
THIS EVENING'S REPORT WILL BE DELAYED.

PITLOCHRY TODAY
Generally cloudy & considerably cooler than yesterday. Dry, however, for much of the time, just a few spits & spots possible on occasions. Highest temperature around 15 degrees ( more than 10 down on yesterday )

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Continuing mainly cloudy, but apart from the odd light shower, predominantly dry. A rather cool night at around 6 degrees.

OUTLOOK.
SUNDAY is expected to be rather cloudy & cool, with a few showers around, especially later in the day.
MONDAY should be mainly dry, but it's looking unsettled thereafter. Temperatures below normal.

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment however I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.

Temperature at obs. Time today 0815	12.6
Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs)	26.5
Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	7.9
Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	1.8
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1031mbs
Wind at observation time today	NW2
This month’s highest temperature to date * Details after 1st week	*
This month’s lowest temperature to date	*
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	*
This month’s total rainfall to date	*

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JUNE

Average Max. Temperature	17.4
Average Min. Temperature	8.5
Record High Temperature	29.3
Record Low Temperature	0.0
Long Term Average Rainfall	62mms
Wettest Month	213
Driest Month	13

FRIDAY 3rd JUNE

HEADLINES @ 0800Hrs
A cloudless morning.  It got quite cool overnight out of doors( just 2.0 degrees on the ground), though indoors, the day's sunshine left rooms generally on the warm side .Enjoy today, because, unfortuntely, the sunny warm spell is a very brief visitor.    THERE WILL NOT BE AN EVENING UPDATE.


PITLOCHRY TODAY
 Dry, warm & mainly sunny, with highest temperatures reaching about 22 or 23 degrees.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
The evening will be sunny, but later in the night, it will become cloudy from the north, with perhaps even a little rain by morning. Lowest temperatures around 9 or10 degrees.

OUTLOOK
 SATURDAY will be cloudier & cooler, though dry for much of the time. SUNDAY will be partly cloudy & remaining cool. Both days are likely to see top temperatures at around the 13 degree mark (2 or 3 degrees below normal).

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment however I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.

Temperature at obs. Time today 0800	11.5
Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs)	20.8
Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	7.3
Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	2.0
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1037mbs
Wind at observation time today	SW2
This month’s highest temperature to date * Details after 1st week	*
This month’s lowest temperature to date	*
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	*
This month’s total rainfall to date	*

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JUNE

Average Max. Temperature	17.4
Average Min. Temperature	8.5
Record High Temperature	29.3
Record Low Temperature	0.0
Long Term Average Rainfall	62mms
Wettest Month	213
Driest Month	13

THURSDAY 2nd JUNE----EVENING

UPDATE @ 1815Hrs
It was a very pleasant day, though the maximum temperature of 20.8 failed to beat the 21.2 of April 10th this year. There was quite a cooling breeze to temper a powerful sun.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
A sunny evening will be followed by a clear night. Minimum temperature about 7 or 8 degrees.

OUTLOOK
FRIDAY will be dry & sunny & a little warmer than today, with temperatures rising to 22 or 23 degrees.
THE WEEKEND looks disappointing, with more cloud & much cooler, with temperature reaching around 13 at best. SATURDAY should stay dry, but some rain is likely on SUNDAY.

THURSDAY 2nd JUNE

HEADLINES @ 0815Hrs
A mild start & a lovely day to come. Pressure is high over Britain, but unfortunately will retreat over the Atlantic for the weekend.

PITLOCHRY TODAY
A dry day, with broken cloud & increasing amounts of sunshine .Becoming warm, with highest values in the range 22 or 23 degrees.A light breeze from the S.W.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Dry during the period, with evening sunshine followed by a clear night. Temperatures no lower than about 8 degrees

OUTLOOK
FRIDAY will be mainly sunny & very warm.
SATURDAY will still see some sunshine, but it will be cooler with winds from off the North Sea
SUNDAY will be more cloudy, as well as cooler.

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment however I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.

Temperature at obs. Time today 0815	13.9
Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs)	16.3
Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	11.0
Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	5.8
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs)	trace
Barometer at observation time today	1032mbs
Wind at observation time today	SW2
This month’s highest temperature to date * Details after 1st week	*
This month’s lowest temperature to date	*
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	*
This month’s total rainfall to date	*

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JUNE

Average Max. Temperature	17.4
Average Min. Temperature	8.5
Record High Temperature	29.3
Record Low Temperature	0.0
Long Term Average Rainfall	62mms
Wettest Month	213
Driest Month	13

WEDNESDAY 1st JUNE----EVENING

UPDATE @ 1700Hrs
Rather disappointing, with a breeze gusting close to force 6 & sunshine at a premium. On the positive side, it remained largely dry & the air was mild, temperatures rising to 16.3 degrees.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
A dry, mild & rather cloudy night is expected.

OUTLOOK
THURSDAY will start rather cloudy, but breaks should develop, with some sunshine later. Warm at 21 degrees.
FRIDAY should be dry & warm with some sunshine, maximum temperature 23.
THE WEEKEND will be somewhat cooler, though it should stay dry, with some sunshine. Winds will blow from the east.



                            SOME JUNES TO REMEMBER----& SOME TO FORGET

June is normally one of the drier months of the year, though not in 1966, when 212mms fell. This was Pitlochry's wettest June in records going back to 1954.

The watering cans & hosepipes must have been out during June 1988, when only 13mms of rain fell all month.

June 1988 was not only very dry, but also had the highest average maximum temperature for any June going back to 1976.(19.7)

June 1987 must have been dreadful, with an average maximum temperature of only 14.8, nearly a degree lower than April 2011.

June 2006 holds the record for the hottest June day in Pitlochry, 29.3.  Not many of those in these parts!

In June 1998, a reminder that frost at this time of year is still possible. The minimum fell to 0.0 degrees.

RUN of TEMPERATURES MAY 2011

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MAY 2011 SUMMARY

Although, overall,  a rather disappointing month---all the more so by immediately following a stunningly good month---May temperatures were actually very close to the long-term average values.  The mean maximum temperature was only 0.3 degrees below normal & the mean minimum temperature was 0.1 above.

The month's highest temperature was only 19.5 (on the 7th ), compared with 21.2 on April 10th. May's lowest temperature was -2.9 on the 4th, whereas April was never lower than -1.1 degrees. May saw 4 air frosts & 11 ground frosts.  No record temperature extremes for May were broken this year.

Rainfall was significantly above normal, its 92 mms being 151% of the long-term average, making it the wettest May since 2002. Thunder was heard at 1530hrs on the 9th & there was a slight snow cover on Ben Vrackie on the 20th.

                                                                                                                                                        B.G. 01/06/11

WEDNESDAY 1st JUNE

MAY'S MEAN MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE WAS 1.2 DEGREES BELOW THAT FOR APRIL---VERY RARE.
A FULL SUMMARY WILL APPEAR LATER.

HEADLINES @ 0900Hrs
Breezy & cloudy, though dry.  A happy new month; lets hope it's more like April than May!!

PITLOCHRY TODAY
A mainly cloudy day, with much of any brightness or intervals of sunshine, later in the day. There may be some patchy light rain about, but amounts in total will be very small. It will be rather breezy & humid, but it should feel rather warm in any bright spells later in the day.

THIS EVENING & TONIGHT
Probably remaining rather cloudy, though bright at times. It should be dry & mild overnight.

OUTLOOK
THURSDAY should be a day of broken cloud, some sunshine & warmer than we have been used to.
FRIDAY should see sunny spells, with temperatures over 21 (over 70 in old money)

THIS MORNING'S READINGS
The only online weather service using data recorded in Pitlochry. The data presented below comes from standard Met Office equipment however I also make use of an Automatic Weather Station.

Temperature at obs. Time today 0900	12.7
Maximum Temperature (last 24hrs)         (credited to MAY)	16.0
Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	8.7
Grass Minimum Temperature (last 24hrs)	6.5
Rainfall Total (last 24hrs)                         (credited to MAY)	0.6mms
Barometer at observation time today	1015mbs
Wind at observation time today	SW5
This month’s highest temperature to date * Details after 1st week	*
This month’s lowest temperature to date	*
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	*
This month’s total rainfall to date	*

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JUNE

Average Max. Temperature	17.4
Average Min. Temperature	8.5
Record High Temperature	29.3
Record Low Temperature	0.0
Long Term Average Rainfall	62
Wettest Month	213
Driest Month	13