Weather Statistics - October 1998

A mostly wet and windy month, but mild after the cold start to the month. The third week was notable for it's gales.

Rainfall	135mm	163% of average
Temperature	10.8C	0.2C above average
Sunshine	3.19hrs per day	104% of average

This has been the wettest October since 1987 and the dullest since 1992.

(please note, the average figures are taken from the period 1961-1990)