After a cloudy start to Monday the sun did break through during the afternoon that lifted the temperature to a maximum of 19.9C at 15.49. This was the second highest temperature this month, after the 20.5C a week previous, but still 0.5C below average. However, it was another dry day with the UV level peaking at the top end of ‘High”. The past night has been very mild due to the thick cloud cover that meant the minimum of 13.1C was 3.1C above my long-term average making it the warmest night since 30th May.
The start to Tuesday was dull with very misty conditions that will persist throughout the morning. This is due to a cold weather front traversing the UK from north to south that will likely clear mid-afternoon then allowing some brightness to follow.
The high pressure has retreated a little towards the Continent that is allowing the influence of the low pressure to the north temporarily dominate our weather today. Tomorrow the slight realignment will bring an air stream from a more southerly quadrant, originating near Spain, that will be warmer and possibly more moist.
Kennet and Avon Canal: The Kennet Horse Boat Company’s horse drawn canal cruises provide an environmental friendly and peaceful way to explore a section of the canal just east of Hungerford on the traditionally painted canal boat.