UK weather: temperatures in southern England could hit 19C this week

16/03/2025 16:01 The Guardian

Some areas forecast to have warmer weather than Ibiza and Corfu on Thursday’s spring equinoxParts of the UK are expected to be warmer than Ibiza and Corfu this week on the first official day of spring.This Thursday marks the spring equinox and temperatures could reach 19C (66F) in the south of England. The Met Office meteorologist Becky Mitchell said that was 8C hotter than the average for the time of year. Continue reading...

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16/03/2025 04:01 The Guardian

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16/03/2025 03:04 The Guardian

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