Featured Weather Insights

This section explores notable moments, locations, and patterns from the UK’s weather history. Some features focus on significant weather events, while others take a closer look at individual observation sites and what their long-term data can tell us. Together, they provide context and depth alongside the historic weather data available across the site.

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Camborne Met Office

6/15/2025 9:25:09 AM by Ant T

Discover the history and science behind one of the UK’s key weather stations, launching balloons and collecting data since 1875.

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The Big Freeze of '63

6/6/2025 11:17:40 AM by Ant T

A nostalgic look back at the legendary winter of 1962–63, when Britain froze over.

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The Summer of '76

5/12/2025 3:34:32 PM by Ant T

Revisit the unforgettable summer of 1976 in the UK—a time of record-breaking heat, droughts, and cherished childhood memories.

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The Great Storm of 1987

5/11/2025 4:16:54 PM by Ant T

The Great Storm of 1987 – A Night the South of England Will Never Forget

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