After the dismal day on Wednesday, the lull between low pressure systems gave us 4.66 hours of string sunshine on thursday although the brisk westerly wind, gusting to 22mph, meant that the temperatures were depressed giving a maximum of 19.3C, which was 3C below the average and identical to the previous day.
A light shower of drizzle meant an additional 0.3mm of precipitation bringing the monthly total to 33.8mm, still only 57% of the long-term average.
Another very mild night followed giving a minimum of 13.1C, down slightly on the previous minimum but still 1.5C above the long-term average.
Friday has dawned with overcast skies and occasional light drizzle with the thermometer having risen to 14.9C at 08.00. The approaching deep area of low pressure is already being felt as the clouds thicken and the wind rises.