Bognor Regis Weather Reports 2009

SEPTEMBER 2009

Bognor Regis
Meteorological Observations
September 2009

Rainfall

19.1mm (0.16ins) on 4 days
Greatest rainfall in 24 hours (09-09hrs) — 12.7mm (0.5ins) on 3rd
September 2008 — total rainfall — 69.4mm (19.36ins) on 9 days

January to September 2009 — 426.7mm (16.8ins)
January to September 2008 — 491.82mm (19.36ins)

Temperatures

 Highest maximum -    23.0°c (73.4°F) on 13th
Lowest maximum -     18.5°c (65.3°F) on 4th
Highest minimum -     17.5°c (63.5°F) on 8th
Lowest minimum -        8.5°c (47.3°F) on 7th
Lowest grass -             4.3°c (39.7°F) on 30th

Sunshine

September 2009- 168.3 hours on 29 days
Maximum sunshine in 24 hours - 10.4hours on 26th

January to September 2009 1637 hours
January to September 2008 1630.8 hours

Summary

The early days of September led many to believe we were in for an early descent into autumn, but from the 5th the month redeemed itself. The first four days of the month were cool with gentle winds. There was a broad belt of rain active across the UK during the 2nd and 3rd, between the 5th and 8th a — cyclone crossed France and Germany and pressure rose sharply over England and Wales. Temperatures became very warm in eastern, central and southern counties of England. A rise of pressure led to the establishment of an intense anti — cyclone over the UK from the 9th to the 19th. From the 20th pressure remained high over England and Wales while conditions were dry with fair, warm days.
As September gave way to October many areas had no measurable rain for at least 28 days.

AES         09 Oct 09

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AUGUST 2009

BOGNOR REGIS
METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS
AUGUST 2009

RAINFALL

21.6mm (0.85ins) on 9 days.
Greatest fall in 24 hours (09-09h) 9.3mm (0.37ins) On 07

August 2008 total rainfall 57.8mm (2.71ins) on 21 days.

Maximum sunshine in 24 hours 12.7 hours on 23rd.

January to August 2009 - 1468.7 hours.
January to August 2008 - 1488.8 hours.

SUMMARY

August was a dry, warm month and with the top barometric pressure recorded for the month of 1023.8 milli-bars and the lowest recorded was 1009.4 milli-bars the weather had all the makings of a dry stable month. The average maximum temperature of 21.2°C was well above the seasonal average of 20.1°C. So too was the mean minimum of 14.4°C which was well above the minimum temperature of 13.6°C the seasonal average. The seasonal average of rainfall of 49.63mm was greatly exceeded by the monthly average of 21.6 mm. The Sunshine average of 198.5 Hours fell a little short of the seasonal average of 232.2 hours.
The weather for the month of August carried on where the previous month left off with warm and sunny dry days. The warmest day of the month was recorded at 24.0°C and was registered on the 6th. However on the 7th, cloud built up during the afternoon to bring continuous rain to the area for the rest of the day to register the highest rainfall of the month with 9.3mm. Thereafter, rainfall was relatively light through to the end of the month. Many people have queried the quality of our recent Summer. For statistical purposes we should note that the Summer quarter comprises June, July and August. Over the season, the mean temperature was above the standard reference period 1971 - 2000 in all parts of Britain by 1 to 2 degrees. The underlying warming trend in our climate has resulted in 17 of the last 21 Summers being warmer than the 1971-2000 average. It was a wet Summer in most parts of the country, with much of Scotland and Northern Ireland reporting rainfall above the long term average. But in parts of East Anglia and Kent there was rather less rain than usual, thanks to long dry periods in June and August.

A.E.S. 17 SEP 09

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JULY 2009

BOGNOR REGIS
METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS
JULY 2009

RAINFALL
76.0mm (2.99ins) on 21 days
Greatest fall in 24 hours (09-09h) - 12.9mm (0.51 ins) on 12th.

July 2008 total rainfall - 46.7 mm (1.B4Ins) on 10 days.

January to July 2009 - 396.0mm (15.591ns)
January to July 2008 - 364.2mm (17.35iks)

TEMPERATURES

Highest Maximum     24.0°C (75.2°F) on 3rd.
Lowest Maximum      17.1°C (62.7°F) on 11th.
Highest Minimum      17.7°C (63,8°F) on 1st.
Lowest Minimum       10.8°C (51.4°F) on 10th.
Lowest Grass             8.0°C (46.4°F) on 10th.

July was a warm but overall a wet month with the total rainfall at 76.0mm well above the seasonal average of 42.57mm. The average maximum temperature of 21.15°C was above the seasonal average of 20.2°C and the average minimum temperature almost on par with the seasonal average of 13.6°C. The late June hot spell continued for the first two days of the month. The warmest day of the month was recorded on the 3rd (24.0°C). A depression tracked eastwards across the U.K. on the 6th bringing early morning showers. The following two days were cool and breezy and overnight showers were recorded on the 10th and repeated during the late evening. On the 11th rain spread north-westwards across the country and the maximum rainfall for the month (12.9mm) was duly recorded. A deepening depression on the 16th and 17th travelled eastwards across the U.K. This depression resulted in a series of violent thunderstorms on the 15th causing some local flooding. The next three days were Showery and breezy, A new depression on the 21st was followed by 3 days of showery rain and local thunderstorms. After a brief respite, yet another rain belt crossed the country on the 28th and 29th although the heaviest of the rain was in the west of the U.K.


With a total rainfall of 76mm,July 2009 was the wettest July since 1992 (86.9mm).

A.E.S. 15 AUG 09

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JUNE 2009

BOGNOR REGIS
METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS.
JUNE 2009

RAINFALL
24.1mm (0.95 ins) on 8 days.

Greatest fall in 24 hours (09-09h) 12.8mm ( 0.50ins) on 7th.
June 2008 total rainfall - 23.3mm (0.421ns) on 8 days.

January to June 2009 - 320mm (12.6ins)
January to June 2008 - 317.92mm (12.61ins)

TEMPERATURES

Highest Maximum -     26.0°C (78.8°F) on 1st
Lowest Maximum -      15.0°C (59.0°F) on 7th
Highest Minimum -      18.0°C (64.4°F) on 30th.
Lowest Minimum -        7.2°C (45.0°F) on 8th
Lowest Grass -             5.0°C (41.0°F on 8th & 12th.

SUNSHINE

June 2009 - 256.2 hours on 30 days.
June 2008 - 277.6 hours on 28 days.

Maximum sunshine in 24 hours - 14.7 hours on 2nd.

January to June 2009 - 1024.8 hours.
January to June 2008 - 1058.8 hours.

SUMMARY

The average maximum temperature of 19.8°C and minimum 12.4°C were both above their respective seasonal averages of 17.8°C and 11.4°C. Both the rainfall of 24.1mm was well below the seasonal 48.79mm and the sunshine total of 256.2 hours exceeded the seasonal average of 229.2 hours. The late fine spell of weather continued into early June with maximum of 24°C - 27°C with almost unbroken sunshine in many places. The anti-cyclone responsible had retreated to Iceland by the 3rd. allowing much cooler Arctic air to penetrate from the north and north - east. On the 7th an occlusion brought rain to the area during the silent hours, in fact at 12.8mm the heaviest fall in 24 hours. Although threatened with the likely hood of frequent showers it remained relatively dry up to the 26th of the month. By the 23rd and again on 24th with an anti-cyclone over the U.K. maximum temperatures began to rise, it became very warm and the weather stayed relatively dry to the end of the month.


A.E.S. 25 JUL 09

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MAY 2009

BOGNOR REGIS
METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS
MAY 2009

RAINFALL

37.4mm (I.47ins) on 11 days
Greatest fall in 24 hours (09 - 09h) - 17.2mm (0.68ins) on 26th

May 2008 total rainfall - 93.8mm (3.69ins) on 11 days

January to May 2009 - 295.9mm (11.65ins)
January to May 2008 - 294.6mm (11.60ins)

TEMPERATURES

Highest Maximum     30.5°C (86.9°F) on 31st
Lowest Maximum      13.2°C (55.7°F) on 7th
Highest Minimum      12.7°C (54.8°F) on 31st
Lowest Minimum         2.2°C (36.0°F) on 4th

SUNSHINE

MAY 2009 228.2 hours on 29 days
MAY 2008 232.8 hours on 29 days

Maximum sunshine in 24 hours - 15.1 hours on 31st

January to May 2009 - 0768.6 hours
January to May 2008 - 0131.2 hours

SUMMARY

The month of May was a relatively warm month with both the mean maximum temperature of 16.9°C and mean minimum temperature of 9.9°C both in excess of their respective seasonal averages of 15.3°C and 8.7°C. The rainfall total of 37.4mm fell just short of the seasonal average of 40.75mm. The sunshine total of 228 2 hours however fell just short of the seasonal average of 235.7 hours.

The month began on a warm and sunny note and it was relatively dry. 1.8mm of rain were recorded during the silent hours of the 8th. From the 10th to the 18th the wind was mainly from the east to the south and on the 11th and 12th was very strong on the south coast. However it was very warm and sunny, in particular on the 11th when a total of 14.0 hours of sunshine was recorded. It was generally dry up to the 16th when showers produced some rainfall, but from the l9th onwards to the 26th it was dry. On the 26th light rain during the silent hours turned
into continuous rain during the morning to cease at 14.00 hours during the afternoon. The remainder of the month was dry and sunny.

The total rainfall of the 37.4mm was just short of the seasonal average of 40.75mm and it was the driest May since the year 2005 (23.2mm). The sunshine total of 228.2 hours fell short of the seasonal average of 235.7 hours.

The mean maximum temperature of 16.9°C and minimum of 9.9°C both exceeded their respective seasonal averages of 15.3°C and 8.7°C; however both temperatures for 2009 were exceeded for 2008.

A.E.S  17 June 09

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APRIL 2009

BOGNOR REGIS
METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS
APRIL 2009
RAINFALL

50.1mm (1.9 ins) on 12 Days.
Greatest fall in 24 hours (09-09h) - 17.1mm (0.67ins) on 27th.
April 2008 total rainfall - 47.1mm (2.71mm) on 8 days.
January to April 2009 - 258.5mm (10.18ins)
January to April 2008 - 200.8mm (08.3lins)

TEMPERATURES

SUNSHINE

April 2009 - 211.5 hours on 28 days. April 2008 - 214.4 hours on 28 days.
Maximum sunshine in 24 hours - 14.3 hours on 1st.
January to April 2009 - 540.4 hours. January to April 2008 - 548.4 hours.

SUMMARY

The month of April was noted for its warm days and in particular its warm nights. The average maximum daily temperature of 14.0°C was well above the seasonal average of 11.8°C and the minimum nightly average of 7.8°C was well in excess of the seasonal average of 5.3°C. It's noteworthy that unlike most recent years there were no sub-zero temperatures recorded. The seasonal average of 192.5 hours of sunshine were exceeded by the April total of 211.5
hours but the rainfall total for the month of 50.1 mm exceeded the seasonal average of 44.37 mm. The Easter weekend stood out as a disappointment to many. Beginning on Good Friday the 10th it rained, heavy at times from 06.30 in the morning through to 1530 hours in the afternoon ,making a total of 9.9mm of rain. The Saturday was drier but like the Friday it was sunless. Sunday the 12th was almost a sunless day. However, the Bank Holiday Monday
turned out to be a very pleasant day with plenty of warm sunshine.

The month began on a sunny note albeit the 3rd was a misty, overcast and cool day. Associated frontal activity brought rain during the early hours of 8th (5.5mm). The unsettled weather continued over the next three days to clear up on 13th. Thereafter there were some fine and warm sunny days except for 15th when a total rainfall was recorded in the early hours (9.0mm). There were many warm and pleasant days up to the 27th when the heaviest rainfall of 17.1mm was recorded. It rained continuously from 0430 to 15.15 hours in the afternoon.

The rainfall total of 50.1mm was just above the seasonal average of 44.37mm.
The sunshine total of 211.5 hours exceeded the seasonal average of 192.5 hours.
The mean maximum temperature of 14.0°C and mean minimum of 7.8°C were both well in excess of their respective seasonal averages of 11.8°C and 5.3°C. It was the warmest April on record.

A.E.S.      15 May 09

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MARCH 2009

BOGNOR REGIS
METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS
MARCH 2009
RAINFALL

23.2mm (1.11ins) on 13 days.
Greatest fall in 24 hours (09-09h) - 10.1mm (0.12 ins) on 5th.
March 2008 total rainfall - 60.2mm (2.17ins ) 21 days.
January to March 2009 - 208.4mm (8.20ins)
January to March 2008 - 227.1mm (8.74ins)

TEMPERATURES

SUNSHINE

March 2009 - 174.8 hours in 30 days.
March 2008 - 126.7 hours on 26 days.
Maximum sunshine in 24 hours - 10.3 hours on 19th.
January to March 2009 - 323.9 hours.
January to March 2008 - 331.8 hours.

SUMMARY

The weather at Bognor Regis during March exceeded the seasonal in all areas with the sunshine total of 174.8 hours well above its average of 131.0 hours, its rainfall total of 28.2mm we11 below the average of 60.44mm and its mean maximum and minimum 11.7°C and 4.5°C both comfortably in excess of their respective averages.

The month began on a very unsettled note with depressions over the Atlantic together with their associated fronts crossing the U.K. at frequent intervals. The first ten days were very unsettled with varying amounts of rain. From the 11th until the 23rd high pressure dominated the U.K. weather and most of the country remained dry. Most days were sunny albeit minimum grass temperatures were often close to zero.

The rainfall total of 28.2mm was well below the seasonal average of 60.44mm. The driest April since the year 2000 (24.6mm).

The sunshine total of 174.8 hours was well above the seasonal average of 131.0 hours, The second highest since 2007 (199.9 hours)

The mean maximum and mean minimum temperature of 11.7°C and 4.5°C were both in excess of their respective seasonal averages of 9.2°C and 4.0°C.

A.E.S.           10 APR 09
 

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FEBRUARY 2009

BOGNOR REGIS
METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS
FEBRUARY 2009
RAINFALL

81.9mm (3.22ins) on 14 days.
Greatest fall in 24 hours 09-09h - 38.6mm (1.52ins) on the 9th.
February 2008 total rainfall - 26.7mm (1.05ins) on 8 days.
January to February 2009 - 180.2mm (7.09ins.)
January to February 2008 - 140.2mm (5.52ins.)

TEMPERATURES

SUNSHINE

February 2009 - 77.1 hours on 22 days.
February 2008 - 150.4 hours on 25 days.
Maximum sunshine in 24 hours - 150.4 hours on 27th.
January to February 2009 - 154.1 Hours.
January to February 2008 - 205.1 Hours.

SUMMARY

Bognor Regis will be remembered for the prolonged rainfall following a deep and and active depression which moved across the area during the first nine days of the month. Overall, the total rainfall for the nine days amounted to 78.3mm of the month's total of 81.9mm with the the two wettest days on the 8th (20.9mm) and and the 9th (38.6mm). There was a lot of local flooding. The total rainfall for the month of 81.9mm was well in excess of the seasonal average of 45.91. The sunshine total of 77.1 hours was below the seasonal average of 88.3 hours and the mean maximum temperature of 8.7 and minimum of 3.4°C were both above their respective seasonal averages of 7.2°C and 2 4°C.

The month began with low pressure dominating the weather-scene. Snow showers were recorded on the first two days. The maximum temperatures were quite low. Following the, heavy rain on the 8th and 9th, it remained relatively dry through to the end of the the month. On the 15th, pressure rose under the influence of an anti-cyclone lying over or
close to southern Britain. Day maximum temperatures reached double figures and there were some pleasantly warm and sunny days. The two warmest days of the month were on the 22nd and 27th - both 13.5°C. The Month ended on a quiet note.

The rainfall total of 81.9mm was well above the seasonal. average of 45.91mm.

The sunshine total of 77.1 hours was well below the seasonal average of 88.3 hours.

The mean maximum temperature of 8.7°C and minimum of 3.4 C were both above their respective seasonal average of 7.2°C and 2.4°C.

A.E.S.     08 MAR 09

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JANUARY 2009

BOGNOR REGIS
METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS
JANUARY 2009
RAINFALL

98.3mm (3.87ins) on 15 days.
Greatest fall in 24 hours 09-09h - 23.3mm (0.92ins) on 22nd.
January 2008 total rainfall - 113.5mm (4.47ins) on 20 days.

TEMPERATURES

SUNSHINE

January 2009 - 77.0 hours on 23 days.
Maximum sunshine in 24 hours - 7.6 hours on 6th.
January 2008 - 54.7 hours on 18 days.

SUMMARY

January 2009 was a generally cold and wet month with both the average maximum and minimum temperatures well below their seasonal averages for the month. The rainfall total of 98.3mm was well in excess of the seasonal average of 72.83mm. However, the sunshine total of 77.0 hours was in excess of the seasonal average of 67.9 hours. The month began with high pressure dominating the weather scene. Pressure remained high for the first eleven days of the month during which time rainfall was virtually non-existent. Sunshine was not too difficult to find and during this eleven day period a total of 37 hours was recorded. Also, there were eleven successive days of ground frosts and nine of air frosts recorded. Atmospheric pressure began a slow decline from the 11th and the weather became rather unsettled mainly between the 15th and the 26th when deep depressions with associated frontal systems swept across the U.K. at frequent intervals. The heaviest rainfall recorded during the month occurred on 22nd and stood at 23.3mm. There was some local flooding. The unsettled weather continued through to the 28th, leaving the last three days of the month dry but relatively sunless.

The rainfall total of 98.3mm was in excess of the seasonal average of 72.83mm but very much drier than January 2008 (113.5mm).

The sunshine total of 77.0 hours was in excess of the seasonal average of 67.9 hours - the sunniest January since 2005 (81.9 hours).

Mean maximum temperature of 6.9°C and mean minimum of 1.9°C were both well below their respective seasonal averages of 7.4°C and 2.8°C. The coldest January since 1992 (6.6°C and 2.7°C).

A.E.S    07 FEB 09
 

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