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Cornish village expected to be confirmed to have had 50 days of rain

Cornish village expected to be confirmed to have had 50 days of rain

Summary

The Cornish village of Cardinham has experienced rain every day for fifty days, with the Met Office expected to confirm this record. The persistent rain is due to a "stuck" weather pattern in Europe, which has resulted in widespread rainfall across the UK and parts of Europe. The weather is expected to remain unsettled until at least the middle of March.

Key Facts

  • Cardinham, a village in Cornwall, has had rain every day for 50 days.
  • The Met Office is expected to officially confirm this 50-day streak.
  • The last day without rain in Cardinham was December 30, 2025.
  • Other parts of the UK and Northern Ireland have also seen long periods of rain.
  • Northern Ireland had its wettest January in 149 years.
  • A "stuck" weather pattern has caused continuous rain across western Europe.
  • Some areas in the UK have experienced below-average rainfall due to this pattern.
  • The Met Office expects no prolonged dry periods until at least mid-March.
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