Windrush Weather

Rain and gloom return

After the very sunny day on Wednesday the thick cloud and rain returned without even a glimpse of the sun.

Another 3.6mm of rainfall was recorded bringing the monthly total to 129.6mm, which is 39mm above the 35-year average.

Not surprisingly, given the cloudy conditions at this time of year the maximum of 8.8C was 0.8C above average and the minimum of 5.1C was 2.9C above the average.

Friday saw a continuation of the cloudy conditions with the cloud base so low it masked the tops of the Marlborough Downs and Savernake Forest. However the strong winds of Thursday, gusting to 28mph, have fallen light.