Daily weather observations at the University of Reading date back to 1908. Here are a selection of news stories and observations for Reading since they began - with one or two earlier, newsworthy, items. They will be updated each day. Let me 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.
Some historical data/observations for anniversary dates can be found here
