Local Forecasts, History & Records
Editorial pieces about Durham UK
The Eagle-eyed among you may have noticed a ‘Live Durham Weather’ option has appeared in the header bar. Clicking this will take you to the following page views. You’ll be able to see the current live conditions from the weather station in Durham. You can see the current temperature, the ‘feels like’ temperature, the dew point, todays rainfall, the humidity …
Sometimes, in the world of amateur meteorology, it’s not the technology that trips you up. It’s the humble bin. Yes, a bog-standard plastic bin. And not doing anything remotely interesting, just sitting there, quietly minding its own business. Or so I thought. I always try to validate my data Since I started logging daily weather readings here back in 2019, …
County Durham—my own stomping ground. It’s a place that doesn’t get nearly enough credit for its beauty, charm, and personality. Tucked neatly between Northumberland to the north and Yorkshire to the south, it’s one of those places in England where the landscape changes every few miles, and you’re never far from either a rugged hill, a windswept coastline, or a …
Exploring the Serene Beauty of England’s River Wear Nestled within the picturesque landscapes of Northeast England, between the Tyne to the North and the Tees to the South, the River Wear winds its way through stunning valleys, historic cities, and charming countryside. With its rich heritage, diverse wildlife, and tranquil ambiance, the River Wear has become a beloved natural treasure …
What do people search for at Durham Weather? Here at Durham Weather, we are always interested in what others are searching for when they find us. The weather is of course very seasonal, and the popularity of certain subjects obviously changes with those seasons, especially in winter, when extreme weather captures people’s attention. In the last 12 months, the most …
How to choose a Weather Station When buying a weather station for the home, there are several important things to consider: Accuracy: The most important feature of any weather station is accuracy. Look for a weather station that provides accurate readings of temperature, humidity, wind speed, and rainfall. Accuracy is the most important feature of a weather station because accurate …
What is the best weather station for home use? The best weather station for home use depends on your specific needs and preferences. Here are some factors to consider when choosing a weather station: Accuracy: Ensure that the station provides accurate readings of temperature, humidity, wind speed, and other key weather parameters. Display: Look for a weather station with a …
Weather and weather forecasting is now big business. Since 1976, i’ve continued to measure local weather, although several house moves around the North East (Ferryhill, Kirk Merrington, Langley Park) and a trip to college in Newcastle had made the weather measurements a little sporadic in the 90’s. However, they are more stable as I’m a stay-at-home retired creature now. I …
On 15th January a sub-marine volcano, Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai, just off the coast of Tonga, exploded with incredible force. The blast wave was visible from space and caused tsunami waves all around the perimeter of the Pacific Ocean. The eruption was some 10,000 miles away from the UK, on the other side of the World. For those that don’t know, …
The latest 30 years means have been published by the Met Office. The period covers the 30 years between 1991-2020 and will be used going forward as a representative of climate norms. The figures show a warming of about 0.3 degC overall, particularly in late winter/spring, with a slight increase in sunshine, but also wetter, particularly the 2nd half of …
From 20th of April 2021 this website has a new url address. https://durhamukweather.com This is because: a) The website has moved host, and b) The new host doesn’t handle .co.uk domains All traffic will be automatically forwarded to the new site address from the old one (durhamweather.co.uk). Otherwise, the site and it’s content are identical. If you have the site …
For centuries, farmers and sailors – people whose livelihoods depend on the weather – relied on ‘lore’ to forecast the weather. They quickly connected changes in nature with rhythms or patterns of the weather. Here is a collection of proverbs relating to months, weeks and days. Some of them make scientific sense, but some of them also sound like something …