Throughout the year the UK has basked in sunshine but has also seen torrential downpours and flooding. However, 2022 continues to be drier than average, especially in southern areas.
The UK is on track to record its warmest year ever, the Met Office has said.
The country would need December to see some of the coldest temperatures ever in order to avoid 2022 becoming the hottest year since records began. Latest figures released by the Met Office have shown autumn, which includes the months of September, October and November, was the country's third warmest, with temperatures averaging 11.1C .Rainfall for the season was also well above average for many, with the UK seeing an average of 402.5mm of rain - 19% more than the typical amount., saw 301.9mm of rain, 28% more than average.
Overall, however, the year so far continues to be drier than would normally be expected, especially in southern areas.
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