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UK experiences sunniest year on record: Met office

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December 18, 2025

Britain might be known for its damp and grey climate, but it recorded its sunniest year on record in 2025, meteorologists announced on Wednesday.

An “exceptional” amount of sunshine during the spring followed by long spells of clear skies during the summer helped set the record, the weather agency added.

It put the sunshine down to the “frequent influence of high pressure that reduced cloud cover and brought sunny skies for many”.

The lengthy periods of clear skies contributed towards Britain experiencing its hottest summer on record this year.

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