Weather data

The University of Reading Atmospheric Observatory

Daily weather observations at the University of Reading date back to 1901. Here are a selection of weather news stories for Reading since they began - with one or two earlier, newsworthy, items. They will be updated each day. Please let us know if you have any other snippets of news/information.

Any mention of a record refers to observations at the University of Reading - elsewhere in the United Kingdom values may have been higher or lower.

In Reading on 27 June in ...

1976

One of the warmest June days (maximum temperature 33.8 C) and June nights (minimum temperature 18.5 C) on record. The observation register says 'HOT'.

2011

One of the warmest June nights on record with a minimum temperature of 17.7 C.