Londoners are being urged to keep their umbrellas at the ready as weather maps paint a bleak picture of the capital's immediate future. Forecasters are predicting a relentless 10-day stretch of rain, with a significant deluge expected to hit on a specific date in early February.
A Soaking Start to February
According to detailed projections from WX Charts, a substantial rain cloud is forecast to envelop London and much of the country around 6pm on Sunday, February 1. This system is expected to arrive from a westerly direction before eventually moving eastwards, bringing sustained precipitation to the region.
The weather maps utilise blue shading to indicate rainfall, with darker hues representing more intense downpours. Analysis suggests the capital could experience approximately 0.1mm of rain per hour during this period, contributing to what promises to be a thoroughly damp and uncomfortable spell.
Corroborating the Grim Forecast
The prediction of consecutive wet days is supported by BBC Weather's extended outlook, which anticipates rain every day from Sunday, January 25 through to Tuesday, February 3. This would mean London experiencing ten straight days of precipitation, with minimal respite expected.
Adding to the gloomy prognosis, the Met Office's long-range forecast offers little comfort. Their analysis indicates that weather systems originating from the Atlantic will continue to approach from the west but are likely to stall near the UK due to high pressure systems to the north and northeast.
"As a result, further spells of rain or showers are likely at times," the Met Office states. "These may be heavy and persistent, especially in the south and west."
Daily Breakdown: What to Expect
The detailed daily forecast for London until early February presents a consistently wet picture:
- Sunday, January 25: High of 7°C, low of 3°C with drizzle and light winds.
- Monday, January 26: High of 7°C, low of 3°C with light rain and light winds.
- Tuesday, January 27: High of 7°C, low of 2°C with light rain and light winds.
- Wednesday, January 28: High of 6°C, low of 3°C with sleet and light winds.
- Thursday, January 29: High of 7°C, low of 4°C with light rain and a gentle breeze.
- Friday, January 30: High of 7°C, low of 3°C with light rain and gentle breeze.
- Saturday, January 31: High of 7°C, low of 1°C with light rain and light winds.
- Sunday, February 1: High of 7°C, low of 2°C with drizzle and light winds.
- Monday, February 2: High of 7°C, low of 2°C with light rain and light winds.
- Tuesday, February 3: High of 7°C, low of 4°C with light rain and light winds.
This extended period of unsettled weather suggests that London will experience predominantly cool, damp conditions with temperatures remaining consistently in single figures. The combination of persistent rainfall and chilly temperatures is likely to make for particularly unpleasant conditions for commuters and pedestrians alike.
With multiple forecasting sources aligning on this gloomy outlook, London appears set for a notably wet conclusion to January and a damp beginning to February. Residents are advised to prepare for potentially challenging travel conditions and to ensure they have appropriate waterproof clothing for the coming days.
