There were a few dry but cold and grey days at the start of the month but two major rain events have already given a total of 37.6mm.
The May average (since 2007) is about 40mm, so another above average month for rain seems certain.
When the sun breaks through it does feel warm and dries things quite quickly.
The next few days seem potentially brighter but rather cold, and some more overnight frost is likely.
Showers on some days too, but with brisk winds they probably won't amount to much and generally ground conditions should get drier.
2011 was a very early spring but it's interesting to look at some pictures from about now.
The trees were almost in full leaf - about two weeks ahead of normal - but this year they are now more like two weeks behind.
May 9th 2011 - a different year!
Averages\Extremes for May 2011 ------------------------------------------------------------
Average temperature = 11.0°C;
Average humidity = 77%
Average dewpoint = 6.9°C
Average barometer = 1014.2 mb
Average windspeed = 9.2 mph
Average gustspeed = 12.7 mph
Average direction = 234° ( SW)
Rainfall for month = 39.6 mm
Rainfall for year = 186.6 mm
Maximum rain per minute = 0.8 mm on day 26 at time 13:05
Maximum temperature = 20.1°C on day 07 at time 12:44
Minimum temperature = -2.7°C on day 04 at time 06:26
Averages\Extremes for May 2012
Average temperature = 9.6°C
Average humidity = 85%
Average dewpoint = 7.0°C
Average barometer = 1016.7 mb
Average windspeed = 5.2 mph
Average gustspeed = 8.0 mph
Average direction = 303° (WNW)
Rainfall for month = 69.0 mm
Rainfall for year = 301.9 mm
Maximum temperature = 24.9°C on day 28 at time 15:53
Minimum temperature = -4.2°C on day 06 at time 04:11
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