Weather

The unstoppable power and might of stormy weather can remind us of our place in the world. Ellie Harrison explores why rain falling on a roof calms us down and why the sound of wind stimulates us...

We get a lot of weather in Britain. But just when you think you’ve seen it all, you may be lucky enough to witness one of the strange and startling atmospheric phenomena that occur occasionally here.

Our guide looks at the worst storms to hit the British Isles since records began, from the 1607 Bristol Channel Floods to the nationwide floods of 2013 and the recent storms of 2022.

In the summer of 1976, a heatwave held Britain in its shimmering, searing thrall. The land cracked, gardens withered and reservoirs lay parched and bare. We look back on the Great Drought of 1976 and the impact it had on British people, wildlife, farming and the landscape.

We often think of April as a rainy month, but is it really the wettest? Here we explore the science of April showers, terminology and take a look at the average rainfall in the month of April. 

The Great Storm of 1987 caused devastation across southern England and claimed the lives of 18 people. Meteorologists and journalists John Hammond and Sara Thornton look back on that 'night to remember'.

Did you know you can forecast the weather just by reading the clouds? Our expert guide by author of 'Reading the Clouds' Oliver Perkins explains how to identify common cloud formations and how they can be used to predict the weather

From summer droughts to mild winters and snowy snaps in spring, the UK seasons appear to be changing. Our expert seasonal weather guide considers if and how the seasons are changing and the potential impact for nature.

Wrap up warm make the most of a snow day with our pick of fun activities for children.

While parts of the UK may only experience a light dusting of snow, in other areas a deep blanket can form. Here is our guide on the best places in Britain to see snow and tips on how to stay safe, plus a brief look back at Britain's coldest and snowiest winters on record

Ellie Harrison recounts the challenge of filming in the eye of last year’s Beast from the East

Keep track of the climatic and environmental data in and around your home with these clever devices that measure everything from rainfall to CO2 levels – and beam them to your phone.

2018 has been a year of exceptional temperatures. The winter was long and cold, and reached a crescendo with Storm Emma, the ‘Beast from the East’. After a brief hot spell in late April, the unseasonably cold weather returned. June and July, in contrast, were unusually hot and dry. We take a look at how the natural world and the farming industry have coped with the extreme weather

The recent heatwave has caused a rise in bioluminescent plankton on Britain's shores. Last week, this spectacular and rare phenomenon was spotted at Aberavon Beach in Port Talbot