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15 July 2003


Maximum temperatures

Map of highest maximum temperatures - 15 July 2003

This map shows the data which were available from our network on 18 July 2003, stations reporting over 32 °C have been marked on the map.

Chart: Maximum temperatures 15 July 2003

Table of highest maximum temperatures - 15 July 2003

The following table shows the data which were available from our network on 18 July 2003. Many stations having their warmest day since August 1995.

MAXIMUM TEMPERATURES - 15 July 2003
Station name
Maximum temperature (°C)
Extra information
Wisley, Surrey
33.6
Joint 9th highest maximum temperature recorded, data records back to 1959. Highest since 4 August 1990 when 33.7 °C was recorded. Highest ever recorded 35.4 °C on 3 August 1990.
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
33.4
Highest recorded at site, site opened during 1999.
Northolt, London
33.3
Joint 5th highest maximum temperature recorded, data records back to 1984. Highest since 1 August 1995 when 33.7 °C was recorded. Highest ever recorded 36.3 °C on 3 August 1990.
Charlwood, Surrey
32.9
Highest recorded at site, site opened during 2002.
Heathrow, London
32.8
Highest since 2 August 1995 when 33.0 °C was recorded, data records back to 1949. Highest ever recorded 36.5 °C on 3 August 1990.
Brize Norton, Oxfordshire
32.7
Joint 10th highest maximum temperature recorded, data records back to 1968. Highest since 2 August 1995 when 33.7 °C was recorded. Highest ever recorded 35.4 °C on 3 August 1990.
Great Malven, Worcestershire
32.7
Joint 5th highest maximum tempertaure recorded, data records back to 1983. Highest since 2 August 1995 when 33.3 °C was recorded. Highest ever recorded 35.9 °C on 3 August 1990.
Filton, Gloucestershire
32.6
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Pershore, Worcestershire
32.5
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South Farnborough, Hampshire
32.5
8th highest maximum temperature recorded, data records back to 1957 (data gap 1975-1983). Highest since 4 August 1990 when 33.8 °C was recorded. Highest ever recorded 36.2 °C on 3 August 1990.
Cardiff Weather Centre
32.5
32.9 was recorded on 14 July 2003, the value of 32.9 °C was 2nd highest maximum temperature since records began in 1982. Highest being 33.1 °C on 13 July 1983..
Lyenham, Wilstshire
32.3
Highest since 2 August 1995 when 33.1 °C was recorded, data records back to 1957. Highest ever recorded 34.9 °C on 3 August 1990.
Benson, Oxfordshire
32.2
Highest since 2 August 1995 when 33.2 °C was recorded, data records back to 1974. Highest ever recorded 35.6 °C on 3 August 1990.
Middle Wallop, Hampshire
32.0
9th highest maximum temperature recorded, data records back to 1984. Highest since 3 August 1995 when 32.3 °C was recorded. Highest ever recorded 34.9 °C on 3 August 1990.

Previous maximum temperatures over 33 °C since and including the famous hot summer of 1976

Highest official temperature recorded in the UK during June is 35.6 °C at Southampton Mayflower Park (Hampshire) on 28/6/1976 and Camden Square (London) on 29/6/1957.

Highest official temperature recorded in the UK during July is 36.0 °C at Epsom (Surrey) on 22/7/1911.

Highest official temperature recorded in the UK during August is 37.1 °C at Cheltenham (Gloucestershire) on 3/8/1990.

MAXIMUM TEMPERATURES OVER 33 °C SINCE AND INCLUDING 1976
June Highest temperature recorded in month, Station name and date (°C) Other days in same month above 33 °C at any station
2000 33.7 at Machynlleth (Powys) on 18/6/2000 n/a
1996 33.1 at London St.James Park (London) on 7/6/96 n/a
1995

33.8 at Worcester Barbourne (Worcestershire) on 30/6/1995
33.0 at Cheltenham (Gloucestershire) on 30/6/1995

 n/a
1976 35.6 at Southampton, Mayflower Park (Hampshire) on 28/6/1976 Also exceeded on 25th, 26th, 27th and 30th.
July Highest temperature recorded in month, Station name and date (°C) Other days in same month above 33 °C at any station
1996 33.2 at Boxworth (Cambridgeshire) on 22/7/1996 n/a
1995 33.4 at Boxworth (Cambridgeshire) on 29/7/1995 Also exceeded on 30th.
1994 33.4 at Morley St. Botolph (Norfolk) on 12/7/1994 n/a
1990 33.3 at Jersey St.Helier on 21/7/1990 n/a
1989 34.4 at Mickleham (Surrey) on 22/7/1989 n/a
1986 33.0 at Morley St. Botolph (Norfolk) on 15/7/1986 n/a
1983 33.7 at Liphook ( Hampshire ) on 16/7/1983 Also exceeded on 13th and 15th
1976 35.9 at Cheltenham (Gloucestershire) on 3/7/1976 Also exceeded on 1,2,4,5 and 6th.
August Highest temperature recorded in month, Station name and date (°C) Other days in same month above 33 °C at any station
1999 33.8 at Boxworth (Cambridgeshire) on 2/8/1999 n/a
1997 33.2 at Writtle (Essex) on 9/8/1997 Also exceeded on 10th.
1995 35.2 at Boxworth (Cambridgeshire) on 1/8/1995 Also exceeded on 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 11th, 21st and 22md.
1990 37.1 at Cheltenham (Gloucestershire) on 3/8/1990. This is the highest official temperature recorded in the UK. Also exceeded on 2nd, 4th and 5th.