Tuesday was memorable, compared to the past month or so, for being a cloudy and wet day. The morning was damp with light rain that increased after 13.00 and really set in at 16.00 lasting until 22.30. The daily rainfall total was 18.4mm making it the wettest day since 19th June and was very welcome for the gardens.
A small depression developed along the south coast that was not forecast twenty-four hours previously. The low pressure system slowly ambled along southern England with the most intense rain just to the south and east of our area.
Not surprisingly, the thermometer only reached 15.9C. This maximum was a significant 7.0C below the 39-year average and the coolest day since 6th June. The UV level was naturally restricted only reaching a Moderate level. It was also a very cool night with a low of 8.7C, which was 3.2C below the 39-year average.
Wednesday revealed a cloudy start to the day with light rain at 07.45 but thereafter there were bright periods with occasional bursts of sunshine as the cloud began to thin.