Summary
Recent warmer weather in the UK, with temperatures reaching nearly 19C, suggests a shift towards spring. Meteorologists describe spring as March through May, and with March starting milder, it could mean fewer cold spells. Despite the warmer start, unpredictable weather with occasional rain and winds might still occur in March.
Key Facts
- Temperatures in the UK recently hit almost 19C, marking the warmest day of the year so far.
- Meteorological spring includes March, April, and May.
- Astronomical spring begins with the equinox on 20 March.
- Winds from the south can bring warm air and higher temperatures to the UK.
- Northern or eastern winds can bring colder Arctic air, causing wintry conditions.
- March can start with stormy weather but usually becomes calmer and warmer by the end.
- Current weather forecasts suggest milder and quieter weather for much of March, with occasional rain and breezy conditions.
- The UK has experienced contrasting March temperatures, with a record high of 25.9C and a record low of minus 4.7C.
