The west to northwest Maritime wind from the Atlantic that prevailed on Thursday meant much more cloud, less sunshine and cooler temperatures by day.
The sunshine total was the lowest this month with just 1.34 hours and the maximum of 21.1C, although 0.4C above average, was the coolest day this month.
It was another dry day. The rainfall this month still stands at 0.8mm with the loss of moisture due to evaporation from ground sources and plant life totalling 34mm. The daily evaporation over the last two days has fallen from 4-5mm/day earlier this month to 2-3mm/day as a result of lower temperatures and the less dry Atlantic air.
The UV yesterday dropped from the frequent days at Very High to High.
The clearing skies during yesterday evening and overnight meant a cool night as the thermometer fell to a minimum of 10.1C at 06.06 the morning, being 1.4C below average.
Friday arrived with sunshine that soon became intermittent by 08.00 as thickening cloud from the next weather front and a small trough of low pressure crosses the area.
Update at 10.06: light rain started at 09.50 with heavy rain shortly afterwards. The first substantial rain for weeks.
Update at 12.15: two hours of steady rain have produced 12.0mm of very welcome precipitation, which at this time today make it the wettest day since 25th May. Sunshine now breaking through.
Update at 15.45: further brief shower at 13.00 adding another 1mm of rainfall