Can someone tell me approximately how many days a year does it rain in England?

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myayro

It varies from year to year like in any other country

TLB

364

Mary-ann G

Depends where you are. Worse in the North and Scotland, better in the east, usually average in the Midlands where I am. But then again, that is still a lot, lol, but its all I've known. If you are moving to London it is generally slightly warmer but just as dull and drizzly.

In Britain it doesn't rain really, really heavily but it drizzles and sprinkles and you get that wet mist which you can't feel but it gets you soaking!!

In the summer it is warm but we got bad summer floods last year...

I don't know wether that helped, lol. Just my general musing on our dismal weather =S

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Carrie S

From the met office:

The average annual rainfall varies enormously over the UK from about 5,000 mm (200 inches) in parts of the western highlands of Scotland to about 500 mm (20 inches) in parts of East Anglia and the Thames Estuary. Overall, the wettest areas are in the western half of the country.

The wettest areas occur in the west for two reasons:

they are nearest to the normal track of rain-bearing depressions;
the most mountainous parts of the UK are in the west and, when the moist westerly winds are forced to rise over the mountains, rain is produced.
The south-eastern parts of the country have low rainfall because they are further away from the normal track of the depressions. However, much of the Midlands, north-east England and eastern Scotland also have low rainfall because the westerly winds have already dropped much of their water over the mountains in the west. These regions are in a 'rain shadow'.

Although the wettest parts of the UK have, on average, ten times as much rain as the driest parts, there is much less difference in the number of rain days (defined as days when 0.2 mm (0.01 inches) or more of rain falls). On average, the drier areas have 150 such days a year, while the wettest areas have just over 200. In most areas, December is the month with the highest number of rain days.

LOVERRR

Lol like nearly everyday

Tina T

Here's a good website to check out for you: http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/reports/wxfacts/Average-rainfall-over-England-and-Wales.htm

OakLey46

The average annual rainfall varies enormously over the UK from about 5,000 mm (200 inches) in parts of the western highlands of Scotland to about 500 mm (20 inches) in parts of East Anglia and the Thames Estuary. Overall, the wettest areas are in the western half of the country.

The wettest areas occur in the west for two reasons:

* they are nearest to the normal track of rain-bearing depressions;
* the most mountainous parts of the UK are in the west and, when the moist westerly winds are forced to rise over the mountains, rain is produced.

The south-eastern parts of the country have low rainfall because they are further away from the normal track of the depressions. However, much of the Midlands, north-east England and eastern Scotland also have low rainfall because the westerly winds have already dropped much of their water over the mountains in the west. These regions are in a 'rain shadow'.

Although the wettest parts of the UK have, on average, ten times as much rain as the driest parts, there is much less difference in the number of rain days (defined as days when 0.2 mm (0.01 inches) or more of rain falls). On average, the drier areas have 150 such days a year, while the wettest areas have just over 200. In most areas, December is the month with the highest number of rain days.

The UK lies in the latitude of predominately westerly winds where depressions and their associated fronts (bands of cloud and rain) move eastwards or north-eastwards across the North Atlantic, bringing with them unsettled and windy weather, particularly in winter.
The western and northern parts of the UK tend to lie close to the normal path of the Atlantic depressions. Consequently, their winters tend to be mild and stormy, while the summers, when the depression track is further north and the depressions less deep, are mostly cool and windy. The mountains in these regions have an effect вЂ” they produce a marked increase in rainfall.

The lowlands of England have a climate similar to that on the continent (drier with a wider range of temperature than in the north and west). However, the winters are not as severe as those on the continent.

Overall, the south of the UK is usually warmer than the north, and the west is wetter than the east. The more extreme weather tends to occur in mountainous regions where it is often cloudy, wet and windy.

BRENT P

At one time, I would have said most days. However, the rainfall has noticeably decreased in recent years. I am not sure if it is just cyclical or global warming. Lol! It also depends where in England you will be living - the weather differs from area to area and from season to season. Check the bbc.co.uk website - they have links to all sorts which might be of help/interest.
Hope it goes well and you enjoy yourselves. Just remember that we are very self-deprecating and take the mickey out of ourselves and others without mercy! We are also quite reserved at first - at least until we have had a drink!

Lucky Number Slevin

it actually rains a lot less than people think, but it still rains a fair amount.

there is, more often, a greyish cloud cover and a lack of sun.

Simon P

Probably about 100 i live there

A.J

around 200 i think, it depends on where you live, if its London, then its alright, because it doesn't rain as much as places in the North or in Scotland. The Midlands is mixed, but the driest place and warmest cities are probably in the South West (otherwise known as the "West Country").

Hope this helps, and enjoy living in the UK :)

randyandy09

two many

tracie

sorry love,but if i was you id stay where you are.england has lovely countryside but the weather is crap .3wks a year sunshine the rest rain !

farleyjackmaster

I hate to break it to you but we get a lotta rain! Even when it isnt meant to rain like in the summer! But it all adds to our charm! Enjoy England it's a great place to live x

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Seens like everyday. :D

Mrs G

Dont know about England but - it must be roughly the same as here in Scotland ....about 364 days ...the other one is cloudy... Seriously ... it must be over the 300...