UK’s Coldest December on Record – How About Wadebridge?

In the 120 years since the Met Office began keep weather records for the UK, and they can confirm that December 2010 was the coldest ever (beating previous figures set in 1933), and the coldest individual month since February 1986. 

Statistics

Compared to Devon, which had an average of 0.6C, Cornwall was let off lightly at a comparatively warm 2.4C.  However, both were colder than previous records, at 1.5C and 2.9C respectively.  Snow across the region caused chaos with transport and business links, but did leave scope for some very nice galleries, which you can check out by pressing here.

However, overall 2010 was a very mild year, with reduced rainfall and increased temperatures compared to averages.

Wadebridge

Temperatures fell to freezing in Wadebridge, with an unfortunately timed power cut to boot.  Although Wadebridge didn’t seem to get as much snow as the rest of Cornwall, the temperatures remained consistently low, and schools were in the constant positions of considering closure.

January

To give a context - even now, a comparatively mild month, Wadebridge’s average temperature forecast for this week is lower than Truro, Falmouth, Newquay or Helston.  The forecast from the Met Office is the usual mixture of cold, chilly and wet, but whereas neighbouring towns look set to reach 13C this week, Wadebridge will drop to 1C tomorrow and peak at 9C on Wednesday. Unpredictable it may be, but at least I don’t fear for my life every time my car takes a corner. 

Have your say.

Did it seem to you like the coldest December EVER in your town?  Do you think the weather has anything to do with climate change or is it just ‘one of those things’?  Would you be happy if December 2011 were the same?