Where temperatures dropped below 0C for the first time since May

Environment
8 Oct 2026 • 8:24 PM MYT
The Independent
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Where temperatures dropped below 0C for the first time since May

  • Temperatures in the UK plummeted to their lowest levels since May overnight, dropping below 0C in some areas.
  • Altnaharra in Sutherland recorded a temperature of -1.3C overnight, while Shap in Cumbria recorded -0.8C.
  • The Met Office said in its forecast for Thursday: “In the South and East, temperatures could reach up to 16 degrees in the sun. Throughout the evening and night, the rain will continue to spread south and eastwards.”
  • Highs of around 12 to 16C are forecast across the country on Thursday, with warmer overnight temperatures unlikely to fall below 10C.
  • Meanwhile, sunny spells with some blustery showers are expected across the weekend.

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