Monday 15 August 2022

A proper heatwave

We’re just coming to the end of a proper heatwave unlike the one in July that lasted just a couple of days. This one has been a proper heat wave with six days in a row having a temperature above 30° C or 86.0°F. It’s the first time I’ve recorded such a heatwave in August since I installed my weather station in 2010. On the 10th and 11th of August, the temperature reached 33° C or 91.4° F which is my record for August. I’ve added my weather station summary for August below.

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Posted by Martyn at 10:19

4 comments:

  1. Jane Strong16 August 2022 at 17:39

    A bit unpleasant isn't it?

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    1. Martyn17 August 2022 at 09:10

      It is but the one thing we know is that it wont last for long. A cool 55°F this morning.

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  2. Anonymous17 August 2022 at 17:27

    Are the nighttime temperatures really so low even with such hot days? Must bring quite some relief then.

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    1. Martyn18 August 2022 at 19:38

      Yes they were. It was good to have the windows open late at night and again in the morning,

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