The numerous hours of glorious sunshine on Sunday lifted the temperature to 20.7C making it the warmest day since 29th October and 3.6C above the 39-year average. As a result of the sunshine, at times a little muted thanks to thin high cloud, the UV level rose to 6.5 being classed as ‘High’.
Overnight rain amounted to 3.1mm that took the monthly total to 52.7mm, which is 88% of the May average.
The past night has been mild with the thermometer not sinking below 8.3C, which was 1.5C above the average.
Overnight the centre of the Atlantic high repositioned itself a little further south. As a consequence the wind has veered into the north and gathered in strength to become very brisk. A cooler direction again.
Monday early saw the hang back of cloud from the weather front limiting sunshine but just before 08.00 the sun began to clear the cloud and shine strongly.