When was the coldest winter in Scotland?

1963
For the last 100 years, the coldest winter was in 1963 (average temperature 0.19 °C or 32.34 °F) and the mildest was in 1989 (average 5.15 °C or 41.27 °F). The warmest summer was in 2003 (average 14.07 °C or 57.33 °F) and the coolest was in 1922 (average 10.64 °C or 51.15 °F).

When was the last bad winter in Scotland?

The winter of 1962–1963 remains the coldest since at least 1895 in all meteorological districts of the United Kingdom, although in Scotland North the winter of 2009–2010 was equally cold.

What was the weather like in 1913?

1913 was a year of total weather whiplash. The heat was accompanied by almost desert-like weather “with almost continuous sunshine, frequent hot winds, and deficient humidity” that “combined to produce one of the most disastrous seasons” on record.

What was weather like in Scotland in winter of 2010?

There was some snowfall in early January, and there was an anticyclonic spell at the end of the month that brought some cold, frosty days. February was above average in temperature and ended on a mild note, although the snow returned in much of Scotland during March.

Where did the snow fall in March 2013?

In March 2013 an active weather fronts moving in from the Atlantic brought heavy rain and flooding to south-western parts of the UK. As these fronts moved further north they encountered cold easterly winds and the rain turned to snow. Snow fell from the Midlands northwards causing significant disruption.

Where did the snow fall in the UK?

As these fronts moved further north they encountered cold easterly winds and the rain turned to snow. Snow fell from the Midlands northwards causing significant disruption. The two weeks following this spell of snow were bitterly cold with north-easterly winds affecting the UK.

Is it possible to predict the weather in Great Britain?

Forecasting the weather more than a few days ahead in Great Britain is very difficult. Consistently accurate long rang forecasts are not possible with current technology. You can use this page to try and identify trends. For example, are the summer months showing long settled spells or the winter months cold ones.