Pitlochry Daily Weather: August 2013

Saturday 31 August 2013

31/08/13

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.

While England& Wales remain generally fine, though less warm over the next few days, Scotland will be affected by weak fronts, particularly so in the NW. locally, it will often be rather cloudy, somewhat cooler, but with very little rainfall, with always the chance of some intervals of sunshine.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Feeling cooler & fresher today, but starting off with sunny spells. Cloud will tend to build quickly & one or two showers are on the cards for later this morning. These should die out for the afternoon, with sunny intervals, but it will be cooler, with a force 4 W. breeze. (best temperature 15 or 16 ). Mostly dry overnight.

Temperature at obs. time today 0845hrs	11.4
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs) (Leuchars topped 22.6)	19.5
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	8.5
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	4.9
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.5mms
Barometer at observation time today	1020mbs
Wind at observation time today	W3
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.3
This month’s lowest temperature to date	6.4
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	n/a
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	37.3mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in AUGUST

Avg. max. temperature	18.8	Long term avg. rainfall	74.5mms
Avg min. temperature	9.8	Wettest month	211 (2004)
Record high temperature	28.7 (1984)	Driest month	8.9 (1976)
Record low temperature	0.1 (2012)

For longer outlook periods,surface pressure charts, mountain weather & severe weather warnings, go to the Met Office's regional forecasts and click the relevant headings.

LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

SUNDAY & MONDAY

During these 2 days, the east will see drier & sunnier weather than the west, Pitlochry taking an "intermediate position". Rather cloudy on Sunday, though any rainfall light & sporadic, though sunny intervals at a premium. Still breezy from the west.
Monday may be a degree or two warmer, though generally rather cloudy, with winds strongest at first & calming down later in the day.

Friday 30 August 2013

We found that in all the towns & villages we visited in Germany, the locals kept the place absolutely immaculate.Litter was conspicuous by its almost complete absence, as the above photograph shows. Credit must also go to the many tourists who visit from a variety of destinations. It would seem that the good habits
of the locals are adopted by the visitors, because it is expected & is the normal.

BUT---how often do we find a street in a British village or town which is as litter-free as this?

30/08/13

A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!

Pressure is low to the N. & N.W. of Britain & high to the S & S.W. Winds will blow mainly from between SW & NW. Things will begin to feel more autumnal over the weekend, as temperatures fall from levels we have been used to. Still only very small amounts of rain in the local area, but rather more in the west.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

A brilliantly sunny start to the day (for a change), though by observation time, the sky was already 5/8ths cloudy. Cloud is likely to build up somewhat, making the afternoon rather cloudy & an odd spit of rain can't be totally ruled out. Later in the evening, clear skies are likely to return.Winds will start the day light & variable, but later become a rather fresh westerly. Highest temperatures up to 17 or 18.

Temperature at obs. time today 0845hrs	12.7
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	18.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	9.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	5.9
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1013mbs
Wind at observation time today	SW1
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.3
This month’s lowest temperature to date	6.4
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	n/a
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	36.8mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in AUGUST

*Avg. max. temperature*	*18.8*	*Long term avg. rainfall*	*74.5mms*
*Avg min. temperature*	*9.8*	*Wettest month*	*211 (2004)*
*Record high temperature*	*28.7 (1984)*	*Driest month*	*8.9 (1976)*
*Record low temperature*	*0.1 (2012)*

For longer outlook periods,surface pressure charts, mountain weather & severe weather warnings, go to the Met Office's regional forecasts and click the relevant headings.

LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

WEEKEND----Cooler than of late, with maximum temperatures nearer to just 15 or 16. Winds will be from the W. force 4 or 5. Saturday is likely to see more sunshine, though with a risk of an afternoon shower. Sunday may well stay dry, though it will tend to be rather cloudy.

Thursday 29 August 2013

29/08/13

A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!

A general slide into rather more autumnal conditions in the days to come, though still plenty of dry weather around.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Misty low cloud to start the day (sounds familiar! ), with a few patches of drizzle likely. Later, cloud should show signs of lifting & breaking, allowing some brightness & some sunny intervals. Winds will blow from the W (force 2 to 3 ) while temperatures rise to 17 or 18 & perhaps a little higher in any significant sunshine. There may be a little rain later in the night.

Temperature at obs. time today 0830hrs	12.3
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	16.5
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	10.5
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	8.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.1mm
Barometer at observation time today	1015mbs
Wind at observation time today	W1
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.3
This month’s lowest temperature to date	6.4
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	n/a
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	36.8mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in AUGUST

*Avg. max. temperature*	*18.8*	*Long term avg. rainfall*	*74.5mms*
*Avg min. temperature*	*9.8*	*Wettest month*	*211 (2004)*
*Record high temperature*	*28.7 (1984)*	*Driest month*	*8.9 (1976)*
*Record low temperature*	*0.1 (2012)*

For longer outlook periods,surface pressure charts, mountain weather & severe weather warnings, go to the Met Office's regional forecasts and click the relevant headings.

LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

During Friday & over the weekend, the weather will become generally cooler & rather cloudy at times, though only occasional, small amounts of rainfall are expected ( Rather more further west ), together with some sunshine at times too. Temperatures by day are likely to peak in the 15 to 18 range, so mostly lower than over the past week or so. Another change will be in the strength of the wind, which over the period will be mostly westerly, but at times will blow up to force 4 or 5, perhaps gusts to 6.

Wednesday 28 August 2013

28/08/13

A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!

The header photograph shows inside my Stevenson Screen, with various thermometers & temperature sensors, the latter transmitting information to display- units indoors. Yesterday's weather proved something of a surprise, with more sunshine & higher temperatures than originally forecast. The passage of a cold front usually pulls the temperature down, but only very little on this occasion! 22.7 is the 2nd warmest day of August.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY
Weak fronts today & in days to come, pose a forecasting problem, particularly over cloud amounts. Today looks like being rather cloudy, especially this morning when there may even be a little sporadic rain. By this afternoon, there should be some lifting & perhaps breaking of cloud, but sunshine may well be rather limited. Winds will be variable, often only up to force 2 & temperatures will probably fail to exceed 17 or 18 at best. TONIGHT--mainly cloudy, mild, with possibly a little occasional rain.

Temperature at obs. time today 0845hrs	12.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)--surprise! surprise!	22.7
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	11.6
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	11.2
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	3.8mms
Barometer at observation time today	1023mbs
Wind at observation time today	SE2
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.3
This month’s lowest temperature to date	6.4
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	n/a
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	36.7mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in AUGUST

Avg. max. temperature	18.8	Long term avg. rainfall	74.5mms
Avg min. temperature	9.8	Wettest month	211 (2004)
Record high temperature	28.7 (1984)	Driest month	8.9 (1976)
Record low temperature	0.1 (2012)

For longer outlook periods,surface pressure charts, mountain weather & severe weather warnings, go to the Met Office's regional forecasts and click the relevant headings.

LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

THURSDAY & FRIDAY---Generally rather cloudy, though dry for much of the time. Sunshine likely to be in shorter supply than over the last few days. Temperatures are likely to peak in the 17 to 18 range. Winds will be mainly from the SW & be fresher, up to force 4 on Friday. Fronts due to affect Scotland on Friday may be more active, though it's the west that will receive the lion's share of the rainfall.

Tuesday 27 August 2013

27/08/13

A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!

A cold front is passing through the area today. This feature is giving a little rain on occasions, but it is weakening & the rain fragmenting as it does so. It will, however, make it more cloudy than yesterday, as well as cooler. Yesterday saw what is likely to be the warmest day this month (23.3)

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Rather cloudy, with just the odd patch of light rain, especially in the first couple of hours. Later on, skies should brighten somewhat, with intervals of sunshine. Winds will be force 2 from W or NW & temperatures will approach 22 degrees, rather a surprise following the cold front TONIGHT is likely to be rather cloudy, possibly with an odd patch of light rain, but remaining mild---very much a theme of the nights in the last couple of weeks.

Temperature at obs. time today 0845hrs	13.8
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	23.3
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	10.4
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	10.9
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.1mm
Barometer at observation time today	1018mbs
Wind at observation time today	variable1
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.3
This month’s lowest temperature to date	6.4
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	n/a
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	32.9mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in AUGUST

Avg. max. temperature	18.8	Long term avg. rainfall	74.5mms
Avg min. temperature	9.8	Wettest month	211 (2004)
Record high temperature	28.7 (1984)	Driest month	8.9 (1976)
Record low temperature	0.1 (2012)

For longer outlook periods,surface pressure charts, mountain weather & severe weather warnings, go to the Met Office's regional forecasts and click the relevant headings.

LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY----Nothing very exciting. In general terms, rather a lot of cloud, not very much in the way of sunshine, but equally only occasional, mainly light rain--not amounting to much. Temperatures will be near or slightly below normal, with winds becoming rather fresher than of late on Thursday.

Monday 26 August 2013

The floods in many parts of the Rhine/Danube appear to have been worse in June of this year than in the previous serious floods of 2002, as the photo comparison shows.

Had we have been booked on our cruise 6 to 8 weeks earlier, we would have been put in a hotel & given restricted coach excursions as an alternative.. No river traffic would have been possible, with little clearance between the swollen rivers & the bridges.

26/08/13

A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!

A zone of high pressure lies over Britain, but where as much of England & Wales should enjoy a dry, warm week, much of Scotland will be affected by occasional fronts moving from the NW. Yesterday, the west of Scotland saw the highest temperatures, Tyndrum topping 21.9 degrees.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Once again, the day is starting cloudy, but prospects are good for much of the day. Breaks in the cloud should appear during the morning, as cloud lifts & breaks. The afternoon should see some sunshine & it should feel warm, with temperatures around 20 to 22-- depending on sunshine amounts. .Winds will be light. The evening & night should be fine & mild, but some rain will arrive by dawn tomorrow.

Temperature at obs. time today 0845hrs	14.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	21.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	12.3
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	10.9
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1021mbs
Wind at observation time today	NW1
This month’s highest temperature to date	22.5
This month’s lowest temperature to date	6.4
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	n/a
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	32.8mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in AUGUST

Avg. max. temperature	18.8	Long term avg. rainfall	74.5
Avg min. temperature	9.8	Wettest month	211 (2004)
Record high temperature	28.7 (1984)	Driest month	8.9 (1976)
Record low temperature	0.1 (2012)

For longer outlook periods,surface pressure charts, mountain weather & severe weather warnings, go to the Met Office's regional forecasts and click the relevant headings.

LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK
TODAY is likely to be the best day of the week.

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY----Tuesday will start with a little rain, though this should die out during the morning. It should then start to brighten up to give some sunshine during the afternoon. Still rather warm, but probably less so than Monday. Winds mainly force 2 from the W.
Wednesday may start cloudy, but there should be some bright or sunny intervals during the afternoon, as well as some more cloudy spells. Feeling a little cooler.

Rather more unsettled towards the end of the week.

Sunday 25 August 2013

25/08/13

A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!

Pressure will be building across Britain this coming week, with only a weak front to give a little rain & that probably overnight. No heatwave mind you, but respectable temperatures throughout.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Partly cloudy this morning, though still bright with some sunny intervals. The afternoon & evening should see some decent sunny spells. Winds will be light & maximum temperatures should reach close to 20, so feeling pleasantly warm. Perhaps more cloud in from the North Sea overnight, but staying mild.

Temperature at obs. time today 0830hrs	14.6
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	19.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	12.3
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	11.6
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	trace
Barometer at observation time today	1017mbs
Wind at observation time today	SE1
This month’s highest temperature to date	22.5
This month’s lowest temperature to date	6.4
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	n/a
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	32.8mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in AUGUST

Avg. max. temperature	18.8	Long term avg. rainfall	74.5mms
Avg min. temperature	9.8	Wettest month	211 (2004)
Record high temperature	28.7 (1984)	Driest month	8.9 (1976)
Record low temperature	0.1 (2012)

For longer outlook periods,surface pressure charts, mountain weather & severe weather warnings, go to the Met Office's regional forecasts and click the relevant headings.

LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

MONDAY & TUESDAY----Broken cloud with spells of sunshine on MONDAY. Feeling rather warm at around 21 degrees, followed by a mild night.
TUESDAY is likely to see more cloud & less sunshine, with temperatures a couple of degrees down on Monday's.

Saturday 24 August 2013

At Passau, just inside Germany, the Danube (looking remarkably blue), is joined by the River Inn, more milky in appearance. The rivers retain this colour difference for a short distance after their confluence.

The observant readers may just be able to see another tributary near the main confluence,this one being of a darker colour.

The Danube's source is in the Black Forest, the Inn's is Alpine, the town of Innsbruck owing its name to its location on the banks of this river.

Back in early June, Passau was seriously flooded after several days of heavy rain, but it was quite remarkable how quickly the German Authorities had restored things back to normality.

A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!

Some heavy rainfall totals expected today in East Coast areas of England, but it's cloud rather than rain the problem in our region.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

A mostly cloudy day, with sunny intervals most likely p.m .Although dry for much of the time, the odd shower is just possible, with the risk higher the further east you are. Winds will be light, mostly from the W. & top temperatures are likely to reach around 18 degrees. Later this evening & at first tonight, there may be a spell of light rain, the remnants of the earlier heavy rain moving north up the East Coast.

Temperature at obs. time today 0830hrs	14.2
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	18.8
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	13.3
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	11.6
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.5mms
Barometer at observation time today	1014mbs
Wind at observation time today	W1
This month’s highest temperature to date	22.5
This month’s lowest temperature to date	6.4
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	n/a
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	32.8mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in AUGUST

Avg. max. temperature	18.8	Long term avg. rainfall	74.5mms
Avg min. temperature	9.8	Wettest month	211 (2004)
Record high temperature	28.7 (1984)	Driest month	8.9 (1976)
Record low temperature	0.1 (2012)

For longer outlook periods,surface pressure charts, mountain weather & severe weather warnings, go to the Met Office's regional forecasts and click the relevant headings.

LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

SUNDAY & MONDAY----Both days should be something of an improvement on Saturday, being brighter with rather more sunshine. Winds will stay light to moderate, with best temperatures up to around 19 degrees. Nights will continue on the mild side of normal.

Friday 23 August 2013

23/08/13

A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!

A rather complex weather situation with large variations. SE England can expect high temperatures but also some severe thunderstorms. In Scotland, fronts are moving from the west, while the east coast is plagued by sea fog

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Rather a lot of cloud at times, some of it with a low base touching the hills. There should be something of an improvement this afternoon, generally brighter, perhaps a little sunshine & feeling rather warm & humid, with temperatures up to 19 & 21 in any significant sunshine amounts. However, there is a shower risk. Tonight, areas to the east are at risk from some rain, potentially heavy.

Temperature at obs. time today 0815hrs	15.1
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	20.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	13.8
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	13.6
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	trace
Barometer at observation time today	1014mbs
Wind at observation time today
This month’s highest temperature to date	22.5
This month’s lowest temperature to date	6.4
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	n/a
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	32.3mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in AUGUST

Avg. max. temperature	18.8	Long term avg. rainfall	74.5mms
Avg min. temperature	9.8	Wettest month	211 (2004)
Record high temperature	28.7 (1984)	Driest month	8.9 (1976)
Record low temperature	0.1 (2012)

For longer outlook periods,surface pressure charts, mountain weather & severe weather warnings, go to the Met Office's regional forecasts and click the relevant headings.

LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

SATURDAY----A few sunny intervals, but generally rather cloudy, with some showers around the region. Not just as warm as today.

SUNDAY--- A better day. Mostly dry with some sunshine, especially in the 2nd half of the day. Near-normal temperatures.

Thursday 22 August 2013

22/08/13

A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!

Pressure is high to the east & low to the west, so the pattern overall favours Southern England, which should have some high temperatures during the next day or two. Scotland will be more changeable, with the west favoured for the best temperatures. Yesterday was the warmest day so far this month (22.5)

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

A good deal of dry weather today, though the odd shower can't be totally ruled out. There should be a few sunny intervals, but overall, cloud amounts will tend to be large. Winds will be force 2 to 3 from ESE, with maximum temperatures not as high as yesterday reaching around 18 degrees.

Temperature at obs. time today 0830hrs	13.8
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	22.5
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	13.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	11.2
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)---We missed the worst	1.5mms
Barometer at observation time today	1020mbs
Wind at observation time today	SW1
This month’s highest temperature to date	22.5
This month’s lowest temperature to date	6.4
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	n/a
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	32.3mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in AUGUST

Avg. max. temperature	18.8	Long term avg. rainfall	74.5mms
Avg min. temperature	9.8	Wettest month	211 (2004)
Record high temperature	28.7 (1984)	Driest month	8.9 (1976)
Record low temperature	0.1 (2012)

For longer outlook periods,surface pressure charts, mountain weather & severe weather warnings, go to the Met Office's regional forecasts and click the relevant headings.

LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

FRIDAY----Probably dry & becoming brighter tomorrow morning following some early low cloud. Some showery rain seems likely during the p.m. period. Winds force 2 from the SE & maximum temperatures around 18 or 19.

WEEKEND----Sunday probably the better day, with some showery rain on the cards during Saturday. More detail tomorrow.

Wednesday 21 August 2013

CUMULONIMBUS CLOUDS often develop in hot, humid conditions.& are associated with thunderstorms.. The Austria/Hungary area was certainly due some thundery weather in early August of this year, as maximum temperatures rose in excess of 35 degrees.

The photograph shows a storm developing in the late afternoon period. The top of these clouds can reach over 30,000 ft & are best avoided by airliners, because of the dangers posed by severe turbulence or lightening strikes.

There are some cumulonimbus clouds around the local area this afternoon, which have developed in a warm, humid & unstable airmass.In such situations, some places will receive a heavy downpour, while others, not far away, may receive little or nothing. Spot forecasting in such situations, is well nigh impossible & sensible forecasters avoid naming precise spots that are in the bull's eye for a cloud burst.

21/08/13

A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!

A mild & humid start to the day, with misty low cloud already breaking from the SW (.the early improvement not appreciated by other forecast sources, but that's the advantage of actually being on the spot & seeing it!! )Rather less rain overnight than previously expected (4.6mms).

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Early low cloud quickly giving way to broken cloud & some sunshine. Mild & humid already & becoming warm during the morning, as winds remain light & temperatures rise towards 20. By afternoon, there is likely to be some cumulonimbus cloud development, so some places could catch a heavy, thundery shower, while others miss them altogether. The shower risk remains into the evening, but the night should be mostly dry & mild.

Temperature at obs. time today 0830hrs	15.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	18.5
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	12.8
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	12.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	4.6mms
Barometer at observation time today	1017mbs
Wind at observation time today	E1
This month’s highest temperature to date	22.2
This month’s lowest temperature to date	6.4
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	n/a
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	30.8mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in AUGUST

Avg. max. temperature	18.8	Long term avg. rainfall	74.5mms
Avg min. temperature	9.8	Wettest month	211 (2004)
Record high temperature	28.7 (1984)	Driest month	8.9 (1976)
Record low temperature	0.1 (2012)

For longer outlook periods,surface pressure charts, mountain weather & severe weather warnings, go to the Met Office's regional forecasts and click the relevant headings.

LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

THURSDAY---Rather cloudy, though there should be some bright or sunny intervals too, especially later in the day. There could be an odd shower or two around the area..
Probably a little cooler than Wednesday, with force 2 to 3 winds from the E. Mild overnight

FRIDAY---Some misty low cloud early & generally rather cloudy, but feeling a touch warmer with SE breezes. Continuing mild overnight.

Tuesday 20 August 2013

20/08/13

A WARM WELCOME TO PITLOCHRY WEATHER!

Pressure continues to rise, but a small depression will cross Scotland overnight, bringing a wet spell to our area. Thereafter, pressure will be high to the east, with SE winds over the area, with the warmest & most settled conditions over S.E.England.

TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

The day will be dry, with much of the time seeing variable amounts of cloud & some sunny intervals. Winds will vary between SW & SE, mostly force 2 or 3, with maximum temperature up to near 19 degrees. The evening is likely to become generally cloudy, with rain by or before 8pm, this persisting through the night & perhaps becoming heavy for a time after midnight..

Temperature at obs. time today 0900hrs	12.7
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	16.8
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	10.8
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	9.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	trace
Barometer at observation time today	1022mbs
Wind at observation time today	N1
This month’s highest temperature to date	22.2
This month’s lowest temperature to date	6.4
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	n/a
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	26.2mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in AUGUST

Avg. max. temperature	18.8	Long term avg. rainfall	74.5mms
Avg min. temperature	9.8	Wettest month	211 (2004)
Record high temperature	28.7 (1984)	Driest month	8.9 (1976)
Record low temperature	0.1 (2012)

For longer outlook periods,surface pressure charts, mountain weather & severe weather warnings, go to the Met Office's regional forecasts and click the relevant headings.

LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK

WEDNESDAY---A damp start, with possibly a little rain left over from the night time period. Cloud is likely to be low & covering all high ground. Some improvement with time, perhaps with some intervals of sunshine, but there will also be cloudy belts with showers likely. Feeling rather warm (near 20), with light to moderate breezes from between SE & later W.

THURSDAY---Mostly dry, though partly cloudy. Perhaps a few bright or sunny intervals. Winds force 2 from the SE & temperatures near normal at around 18 degrees.