England and Wales are forecast to have their driest July since weather records began around 190 years ago, according to figures cited by multiple outlets. The BBC Sport report and other summaries reference Met Office records indicating rainfall during July has been exceptionally low. One outlet notes that by this point only about 5.6mm of rain has been recorded in England for the month, underscoring the scale of the dry conditions. The reports also describe prolonged dry spells in some areas, including reference to stretches of days with no measurable rainfall, with one outlet mentioning some locations experiencing around 44 rain-free days. The combined coverage portrays a period of persistently hot weather alongside minimal rainfall, leading to totals that are currently tracking towards the record lowest for the month of July. While the figures cited focus on how the month is developing so far and what the latest data suggest, the overall consensus is that England and Wales are on track for their driest July on record, based on comparisons with historical records going back to the start of systematic monitoring.
England and Wales on course for record driest July
England and Wales are forecast to have their driest July since weather records began around 190 years ago, according to figures cited by multiple outlets. The BBC Sport report and other summaries refe...
- England and Wales are forecast to have their driest July since records began about 190 years ago.
- Met Office data are cited as the basis for the record-low rainfall expectation.
- Rainfall totals for July so far are extremely low, including about 5.6mm recorded in England in July.
- Some areas have experienced long dry spells with little or no measurable rainfall, including claims of around 44 days without rain.
- Reports attribute the conditions to a combination of high temperatures and minimal rainfall.
Only 5.6mm of rainfall has been recorded in England in July so far.
50 minutes agoEngland and Wales are on course to record their driest July in almost two centuries after weeks of scorching temperatures and barely a drop of rain.
1 hour agoEngland and Wales are on course to record their driest July in almost two centuries after weeks of scorching temperatures and barely a drop of rain.
1 hour agoMet Office records indicate England and Wales are likely to have their driest July since records began 190 years ago.
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