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UK Winter Rainfall Surges 9% Above Average, Southern England Soaks

2/27/2026

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UK winter rainfall was 9% above the long-term average.
Southern England was 35% above the long-term average, making it the seventh wettest winter since 1836.
Much of Scotland was 16% below the long-term average.
Dorset and Cornwall are nearing their second-wettest winter on record.
Senior Scientist Mike Kendon said persistent rain and storms have not produced national rainfall records despite a blocked pattern.

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UK winter rainfall was 9% above the long-term average.
Southern England was 35% above the long-term average, making it the seventh wettest winter since 1836.
Much of Scotland was 16% below the long-term average.
Dorset and Cornwall are nearing their second-wettest winter on record.
Senior Scientist Mike Kendon said persistent rain and storms have not produced national rainfall records despite a blocked pattern.