There was less heat on Thursday as the thermometer only reached 21.4C, logged at 14.22, being 5C down on the peak of Wednesday, however, it was exactly average. The warmth dissipated overnight as the thermometer tumbled to a minimum of just 5.2C at 06.26 being a significant 6.6C below my 40-year average.
Friday revealed a misty start to the day as radiation fog had formed locally, limiting visibilty to 300m. However, the sun soon got to work after 07.30 and by 08.00 there was little evidence of mist.
The anticyclone has extend its centre over the UK today so a couple of fine, dry days ahead.
The total rainfall for August stands at 54.5mm being 11mm below my 40-year average. The loss of equivalent rainfall through evaporation from ground sources and plant life is now 75mm giving a deficit of almost 20mm.
