Climate Data

Rainfall radar map layers are available as a single image covering the UK or as a set of tiled images (Web Map Tile Service) to show recent rain rates in mm/hour over the UK.

Layer images are updated every 15 minutes with a 15 minute delay due to processing times.

The map layer is provided without a map, the boundary box for this image is 48.0 to 61.0 degrees north and 12.0 degrees west to 5.0 degrees east.

1km UK monthly rainfall grids. Data is available for each month from January 1961 to date. The 1km monthly rainfall grids are created through a process of interpolating daily and monthly Met Office raingauge observations.

Supply format: Arc/ Info Grid ASCII

Data availability: Contact the licensor by email or visit main site.

Gridded data sets based on surface observations have been generated for a range of climatic variables and may be downloaded by registered users.

The primary purpose of this data resource is to encourage and facilitate research into climate change impacts and adaptation.

Providing monthly average data (1981 - 2010) for max and min temperature, sunshine, rainfall, raindays, days of air frost, and mean wind speeds for 283 sites, at regional and UK level.

An easy to use interface allowing online viewing of -

• Tables
• Graphs
• Location comparisons
• Maps

Data availability: Immediate, but viewing only (no download options).