Climate of the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom straddles the higher mid-latitudes between 49° and 61°N on the western seaboard of Europe. Since the UK is always in or close to the path of the polar front jet stream, frequent changes in pressure and unsettled weather are typical. Many types of weather can be experienced in a single day.
Snow cover on The Saddle in the Scottish Highlands
A sunny spring day
An overcast day in Plymouth, south-west England
Cambridge Botanic Garden Weather Station where a then-record high of 38.7 °C (101.7 °F) was recorded
Climate of south-west England
The climate of south-west England is classed as oceanic (Cfb) according to the Köppen climate classification. The oceanic climate is typified by frequent cloudy skies, cool winters with cool summers and precipitation all year round, with more experienced in winter. Annual rainfall is about 1,000 millimetres (39 in) and up to 2,000 millimetres (79 in) on higher ground. Exceptions include areas to the east of high ground ( e.g. Exeter / parts of West Somerset that are subject to a rain shadow effect and annual rainfall is closer to 30 inches.
In June 1925, Pendennis Point (castle pictured) recorded the most monthly sunshine in the south-west.
During February 2009, the area around Okehampton, Dartmoor, received 55 cm (22 in) of snow accretion.
Carland Cross Wind Farm, Cornwall
Rising temperatures could lead to citrus cultivation