Thermometer climbs a little higher

Wednesday saw the thermometer reach a peak of 19.8C (2.7C above average), the warmest day this month, under the influence of the high pressure, new easing away, and gave us another sunny day (11.8 hours).

The blocking high meant any rain bands were kept way-out to the west although during the afternoon, thin cloud drifted across on the easterly breeze.

Another cool night was to follow as the thermometer fell away steadily to a minimum of 3.3C (3.8C below average) at 05.44 Thursday morning. Only two days this month have seen the minimum temperature above average.

Dawn on Thursday saw the sun shining, if a little hazy with a brisk, cool easterly breeze.

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