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 23 October in ...
- 1875
- After heavy rainfall, one Reading rainfall observer noted that today (and the 24th) resulted in the greatest flood since 1852.
- 1921
- The first sleet of the autumn/winter fell today, one of seven years during 1908-2015 when wintry weather occurred before the first air frost of autumn. The first air frost this year arrived on 25 October.
- 1925
- One of the lowest 0900 GMT October pressure readings on record - 975.1 mb - as a large area of low pressure led to a windy day in SE England with heavy showers.
- 1937
- One of the lowest 0900 GMT October pressure readings on record - 977.5 mb as an area of low pressure moved eastwards across England during the day.
- 1958
- The equal highest 0900 GMT October pressure readings on record - 1040.1 mb. The day was dull but mild as high pressure led to a settled day's weather in Reading.
- 1962
- The first of four sunless days.
Some historical data/observations for anniversary dates can be found here
