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The village of Cardinham in Cornwall has endured an unusually persistent spell of rain this year. It is anticipated that the Met Office will soon confirm that rain has fallen there every day for the past fifty days. Notably, residents have not seen a dry day since 30 December 2025, and the amount of rainfall received in February alone has already exceeded the typical monthly average. Despite these conditions, this streak remains shorter than Cardinham’s previous record wet period of seventy-two consecutive rainy days, which was set in 2000.
The wet weather extends beyond Cardinham and has impacted many locations across the UK. Towns such as Exeter, Liscombe, Camborne, and Okehampton in the southwest have experienced between 43 and 49 consecutive days of rain. Similarly, Katesbridge in Northern Ireland has endured 40 days of rain and received more than two and a half times its average rainfall for February. Meanwhile, Ryhill in West Yorkshire had seen rain daily for 36 straight days before a break on Wednesday. Northern Ireland recorded its wettest January in 149 years, and places like Aboyne in Aberdeenshire have already accumulated over half of their average annual rainfall.
This prolonged period of wet weather has been driven by a “stuck” weather pattern that emerged across Europe shortly after the start of the year. A broad area of high pressure settled over northern and eastern Europe, accompanied by cold air trapped beneath it. At the same time, Arctic air from North America strengthened the Atlantic jet stream, pushing low-pressure systems carrying rain toward western Europe. The high-pressure system prevented these weather fronts from moving on, causing repeated rainfall in regions including the UK, Spain, and Portugal. Conversely, parts of northwest England and western Scotland, particularly the Highlands, have experienced below-average rainfall and stretches of nearly three weeks without precipitation.
Looking ahead, some areas of the UK may experience slightly warmer temperatures reaching 15 to 16 degrees Celsius over the weekend, offering a hint of spring. However, rain is expected to continue across much of the country despite milder south-westerly winds. According to the Met Office, there is no indication that an extended dry period will arrive before mid-March. The previous blocked weather system has now broken down, allowing low-pressure areas to move more freely across the UK. This shift should result in more varied rainfall patterns, with some parts of the western hills becoming wetter. A few dry and bright days are expected, but with rivers still swollen and ground saturated, any additional rainfall could exacerbate flood risks. This rapid transition from drought conditions in parts of 2025 to flooding highlights the volatility of the current weather
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