Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:05pm on 28 May 2025,Wednesday Weather & Environment
The UK has had its sunniest spring since records began in 1910, says the Met Office. Between 1 March and 27 May, the country saw 630 hours of sunshine, beating the 2020 record by 4 hours. Scotland and Northern Ireland also broke their previous sunshine records. Met Office scientist Emily Carlisle said, “It has been an extremely sunny and dry spring for most.” She added that seven of the top ten sunniest springs since 1910 happened after 2000. Full statistics for spring 2025 will be shared on 2 June. Some unsettled weather is expected before the season ends. (PC: iStock)
