The first half of September has been UK's driest since 1964 and unfortunately some parts of the country have seen less than a millimeter of rain in the past few weeks.
From 1st – 15th September, parts of UK have witnessed 6.7 mm of rain which is just 7% of the September average of 96 mm. However, UK usually receives half of its monthly average rainfall by this point. London has only received 2 mm of rain through the first 18 days of September.
Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are the countries who are observing the driest September. On the contrary, England remains least affected by the dry spell.
This was in stark contrast to August, which was a very wet month across the UK, with rainfall 56 per cent above normal.
Dry weather with sunshine is expected to hover over the parts of UK for next couple of days.
Memorable September Hot Spells/Days
| 4th September 1880 - highs reached 30.7C in Loughbrough. Nationally this was the hottest day of the year. |
| 6th September 1890 - highs reached 28.3C in Llandovery, Dyfed. Nationally this was the hottest day of the year. |
| 10th September 1891 - highs reached 30C in Loughbrough. Nationally this was the hottest day of the year. |
| 23rd to 29th September 1895 - highs reached 30.6C in Strathfield Turgis in Hampshire on the 25th and 27th. Nationally these days were the hottest days of the year. |
| 7th September 1898 - highs reached 33.4C in Norwood, London. Nationally this was the hottest day of the year. |
| 31st August to 3rd September 1906 - this is the most impressive September heat wave of the 20th century. |