Sunny, warm but breezy at times - and no rain
Oldham is experiencing an unusually dry and sunny May, with no recorded rainfall so far. The UK is on track for the driest and sunniest spring ever recorded. Local reservoir levels are significantly lower than last year. The weather is expected to remain warm, dry, and breezy for at least another week, with possible changes towards the Bank Holiday weekend. UV levels are high, and temperatures range between 18-22°C during the day and 5-8°C at night.
Oldham’s unprecedented dry spell continues with May registering zero measurable rainfall, according to local weather expert Jon Baylis, despite early morning sprinkles that failed to register on official gauges.
The persistent high-pressure system has delivered record-breaking sunshine but left reservoir levels at just 56% capacity compared to 83% this time last year. While there’s no immediate relief in sight, forecasters are monitoring a potential shift as low pressure systems may approach by the Bank Holiday weekend.
Thursday will see another glorious day with temperatures reaching 18-20°C after morning low cloud clears, while Friday climbs slightly higher to 22°C. The weekend promises “wall-to-wall sunshine” with Saturday and Sunday both hitting 22°C under continued dry conditions.
“Temperatures sitting around 20°C” will dominate the week ahead, though forecasters caution that “the forecast gets a little bit tricky” later in the month. There’s cautious optimism that weather fronts could finally bring rain during the final week of May, ending the extraordinary dry spell that has parched the region.
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