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The UK Year So Far - January 2007

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Mean temperatures ranging from around 1.5 deg C above average across the Northern Isles to over 3.5 deg C above average across some areas of central England. Provisionally over the UK, it was the warmest January since 1916, and 2nd warmest in areal series back to 1914. Well above average rainfall across much of western Scotland, with Scotland W district area having its wettest January since 1993. In contrast, parts of Eastern Scotland and southernmost areas of England had slightly below average rainfall. Sunshine was generally above average with the best of the sunshine compared to average across E and NE England. However, some western areas of Scotland received below average sunshine.

January 2007 in England.
Very mild, except for one colder interlude around 22nd to 26th. Rainfall above average for the month, despite a fairly dry last week to the month. Widespread strong winds on 18th.

January 2007 in Wales
Very mild, except for one colder interlude around 22nd to 26th. Rainfall well above average over N Wales, but close to average across SW Wales. Widespread strong winds on 18th.

January 2007 in Scotland
A very mild month overall, but with a spell slightly below normal between 16th and 26th. A very wet month across western Scotland, although some eastern areas recorded below average rainfall.





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