Weather Almanac 2026

The perfect gift for nature lovers and weather watchers.

A fascinating month-by-month collection of facts, figures and explanations related to UK weather. Discover historical facts, notable weather events, amazing statistics and stories that will keep you informed all year round.

You can delve as deeply as you like, or follow your own favourite topic throughout the year.

• discover little-known secrets about the weather
• learn fascinating facts and notable meteorological anniversaries
• track weather patterns over the previous 12 months
• examine weather extremes, temperature and atmospheric pressure highs and lows
• check wind, rainfall and snowfall extremes
• discover the times for sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset across the UK capital cities
• find the Moon's Phases and Ages for the year
• written by weather expert Zoë Johnson