On April 2, a European Space Agency satellite captured an unusual cloud-free image of the UK, revealing the entire landscape including the lowlands and rugged highlands. This image followed the announcement that March was the sunniest in England since 1910, with 185.8 hours of sunshine—59% above average. The overall UK recorded the third-highest March sunshine totals, along with significantly low rainfall rates, indicating a period of exceptionally dry, warm weather across the region. This shift in weather contrasts typical British conditions, highlighting climate variability.
Gloomy, grey skies are synonymous with British culture. But an incredibly rare satellite image shows the UK completely cloud-free.
The image reflects a period marked by extended sunshine and exceptionally dry weather, and is so clear that sediment patterns can even be seen off the coast.
Persistent high pressure, along with a lack of fronts arriving from the west, has meant that many have enjoyed a warm, dry and very sunny March.
Last month was also very dry, with the UK seeing just 43 percent of its average rainfall for March.
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