At the start of each month I take a look back at the previous month's weather information for Stirling.
More historical weather stats can be found on the Stirling Weather website. January 2020
18/1/2020 Stirling Weather InformationStirling Weather Information Past Week Sunday January, 5 to Saturday January, 11 The first working week of 2020 was wet and windy. A weekly rainfall total of 86.6mm was our highest weekly total since mid-March 2019 with over two inches of rainfall recorded on Friday evening and Saturday. Our maximum wind speed recorded was 47mph on Tuesday 7, our highest of 2020 so far. Despite a couple of mornings of frost it was in general a mild week with four days reaching double figures and the 12.9ºC recorded on Tuesday 7, is our highest temperature of the winter season. Maximum Temperature: 12.9ºC Tuesday January, 7 Lowest Temperature: -2.7ºC Friday January 10 Maximum Daily Rainfall: 37.3mm Saturday January, 11 Weekly Rainfall Total: 86.6mm Maximum Wind Gust: 47mph Tuesday January, 7 The Week Ahead Similar to last week this week also started off wet and windy with wind speeds around 45mph on Monday. It will remain blustery for most of the week. Wednesday could be a drier day but rain is expected to return on Thursday. Most of the wet weather this week is expected to fall as rain but at lower levels it could turn occasionally to sleet. There are signs that from Friday and into the weekend that more settled conditions will move into the area and with that temperatures would drop to freezing and below. Earliest Sunrise: 08:30 Latest Sunset: 16:23 Did You know: It’s been a wet past week and the longest period in January we have went without any rainfall was for 6 days during 2017. On January 26, 2016 we recorded our wettest January day with 43.8mm of rainfall with over 9mm falling in just one hour in a month that saw 231mm of rain. For the local weather news including historical and real-time weather information from Stirling visit www.stirlingweather.co.uk and on social media @stirlingweather and also our weather editor @scottlmclean Cancel It Please!! - that was the cry from over a thousand runners when we woke up to the relentless rain & wind on Saturday morning.
: But how glad are we all now that they didn’t - what fun was had running through lots of mud & puddles getting battered from the rain & wind and then someone threw in some hills - well lots of hills. : Well done to all the runners, organisers & volunteers for their magnificent efforts in such horrible conditions. : Sounds weird & silly but that’s the best fun I’ve had running in many years. 5/1/2020 December's Stirling WeatherAt the start of each month I take a look back at the previous month's weather information for Stirling. More historical weather stats can be found on the Stirling Weather website. December 2019
As well as the main weather website, Facebook and Twitter, in the Stirling Observer published each Wednesday I look back and take a look ahead to what the Stirling Weather has in store for us. Below: Stirling County Cricket Club on December 15, 2019.
4/1/2020 No White ChristmasSo there goes another Christmas and with it another year with no festive snow.
The last time we had snow in Stirling on Christmas Day was in 2010 during the cold spell that lasted from November, through December and into January 2011. Some would say that we had enough of the cold and snow during that spell to last a decade but in keeping with the season it would have been nice if we had some snow over the festive periods since. In last week's Stirling Observer newspaper (article below) I wrote more about the 2019 Christmas weather. As well as the main weather website, Facebook and Twitter, in the Stirling Observer published each Wednesday I look back and take a look ahead to what the Stirling Weather has in store for us. 6/12/2019 Stirling Weather InformationStirling Weather Information Past Week Sunday November, 24 to Saturday November, 30 Another week of contrasts which ended with our lowest temperature of the Autumn -6.6ºC on Saturday November, 30. That day was also a sub zero day with the temperature rising only to -0.6ºC resulting in a cold average temperature for the whole day of -4.4ºC. Compare that to the beginning of the week when on Tuesday November 26, the temperature climbed to nearly double figures: 9.5ºC and the average daily temperature was 8.6ºC. Tuesday, 26 was also our wettest day of November with nearly 15mm of rainfall in what was a dry month 96mm, around half the rainfall of the 184mm that we recorded during November 2018. Maximum Temperature: 9.5ºC Tuesday November, 26 Lowest Temperature: -6.6ºC Saturday November, 30 Maximum Daily Rainfall: 14.99mm Tuesday November, 26 Weekly Rainfall Total: 24.9mm Maximum Wind Gust: 18.0mph Tuesday November, 26 The Week Ahead Forecast: By mid-week we will have lost the cold air that dominated last weekend and with the jet-stream strengthening from the west it will result in low pressure systems from the Atlantic heading our way, meaning a return to wet and at times windy conditions. Rain on Thursday is also expected to see the strongest of the wind with gusts at low level around 40mph. Temperatures are likely to reach double figures by the end of the week around 12ºC before falling close to freezing again as we approach next week. Earliest Sunrise: 08:27 Earliest Sunset: 15:40 Did You know: With wind returning in this week’s forecast our highest recorded wind speed in the month of December was 51.8mph on December 5, 2015 during Storm Desmond, on a day that also resulted in 64mm of rainfall in Stirling. (from Stirling Weather records since 2009) For the local weather news including historical and real-time weather information from Stirling visit www.stirlingweather.co.uk and on social media @stirlingweather and also our weather editor @scottlmclean 29/11/2019 Stirling Weather InformationStirling Weather Information Past Week Sunday November, 17 to Saturday November, 23 We recorded our lowest temperature of the season so far -6.4ºC on Tuesday November, 19. Temperature wise it was a week of two halves with a cold start giving way to mild and drizzly conditions in the second part of the week. On both Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 the average daily temperature was below freezing -2.2ºC and -2.1ºC respectively. Maximum Temperature: 9.2ºC Saturday November, 23 Lowest Temperature: -6.4ºC Tuesday November, 19 Maximum Daily Rainfall: 4.6mm Saturday November, 23 Weekly Rainfall Total: 9.4mm Maximum Wind Gust: 18.0mph Thursday November, 21 The Week Ahead Forecast: In what looks like being a reverse of last week, this week will be mild and wet until mid-week before turning colder with overnight frosts as we approach the end of the week and into the weekend. During the colder half of the week the air flow will come down from the north and it could bring with it some wintry showers during the weekend and beginning of next week. Wind will generally be light. Earliest Sunrise: 08:15 Earliest Sunset: 15:44 Did You know: Our highest recorded wind speed in the month of November was 48.3mph on November 12, 2015. This year November has been relatively calm with our highest speed recorded so far only 28.8mph. (from Stirling Weather records since 2009) For the local weather news including historical and real-time weather information from Stirling visit www.stirlingweather.co.uk and on social media @stirlingweather and also our weather editor @scottlmclean This week’s weather related photo taken by Helen Balmforth - Sunrise over the River Forth at Fallin. 22/11/2019 Stirling Weather InformationStirling Weather Information
Past Week Sunday November, 10 to Saturday November, 16 It was a cold week with the average temperature only 2.3ºC. Only two nights were frost free and on Wednesday November, 13 we recorded our lowest Stirling temperature of the Autumn so far -3.2ºC. On the evening of Sunday November, 10 rural areas to the north of Stirling recorded their first moderate snowfall of the season which for a few hours affected some roads. Maximum Temperature: 7.7ºC Tuesday November, 12 & Friday November, 15 Lowest Temperature: -3.2ºC Wednesday November, 13 Maximum Daily Rainfall: 10.2mm Sunday November, 10 Weekly Rainfall Total: 23.4mm Maximum Wind Gust: 29mph Tuesday November, 12 The Week Ahead Forecast: After a cold start to the week we will lose the overnight frosts in the second half of the week as the temperature begins to rise peaking around 9ºC during the weekend. Any brief wet weather mid-week could be wintry but with a few showers forecasted towards the end of the week and weekend it will fall as rain. Wind will increase slightly during the second part of the week. As we move into next week it looks like staying unsettled with rain at times. Earliest Sunrise: 08:02 Earliest Sunset: 15:51 Did You know: The most rain to fall in a single November day was over two inches (56mm) on November, 23 2011. That daily total is around the same amount of rain as we have recorded during the first three weeks of November 2019. (from Stirling Weather records since 2009) For the local weather news including historical and real-time weather information from Stirling visit www.stirlingweather.co.uk and on social media @stirlingweather and also our weather editor @scottlmclean 21/11/2019 Cambusbarron DefibrillatorStirling Electrical Services were pleased to offer our services in the installation of the new defibrillator at Cambusbarron Community Centre.
We hope it does not have to be used but it's good to know it is there if required for all in Cambusbarron Village. 16/11/2019 Wallace MonumentStirling Electrical Services recently installed a new audio visual system at The National Wallace Monument.
Situated in 'Keepers Lodge' on the ground floor of the monument the new video will give an insight into the famous local landmark. Visitor information can be found at www.nationalwallacemonument.com 15/11/2019 Stirling Weather InformationStirling Weather Information
Past Week Sunday November, 3 to Saturday November, 9 A mild start to the week gave way to overnight frosts. Our reporting period for the week is Sunday to Saturday which resulted in a low air temperature of -2.0ºC on Saturday November, 9 but the next morning just outside this week’s reporting period we did record our coldest temperature of the season so far -3.1ºC on Sunday November, 10. Maximum Temperature: 10.2ºC Sunday November, 3 Lowest Temperature: -2.0ºC Saturday November, 9 Maximum Daily Rainfall: 8.9mm Monday November, 4 Weekly Rainfall Total: 15.0mm Maximum Wind Gust: 28mph Thursday November, 7 The Week Ahead Forecast: Another cold week ahead with overnight frosts with the temperature dropping to as low as -4ºC. Also at this time of year we are increasingly on the look out for brief sleet and snow showers moving into the area and with cold air around and some wet weather in the forecast we could see sleet at lower level and the odd flurry of snow on higher ground. Earliest Sunrise: 07:47 Earliest Sunset: 16:01 Did You know: Our coldest November temperature is -6.6ºC in 2016. (from Stirling Weather records since 2009) For the local weather news including historical and real-time weather information from Stirling visit www.stirlingweather.co.uk and on social media @stirlingweather and also our weather editor @scottlmclean 10/11/2019 MoRun Glasgow 2019Enjoyable 10K run this morning in Glasgow for the annual MoRun.
A time of 43 minutes 40 seconds in tricky underfoot conditions but more importantly a good fundraising day for charity. 8/11/2019 Stirling Weather InformationStirling Weather Information
Past Week Sunday October, 27 to Saturday November, 2 A week of two halves after a chilly start to the week which resulted in our coldest morning of the Autumn so far, -2.3ºC on Tuesday October, 29 but this was followed by an unsettled and wet end to the week. Maximum Temperature: 11.5ºC Saturday November, 2 Lowest Temperature: -2.3ºC Tuesday October, 29 Maximum Daily Rainfall: 13.46mm Friday November, 1 Weekly Rainfall Total: 24.9mm Maximum Wind Gust: 29mph Sunday October, 27 The Week Ahead Forecast: A spell of rain is possible midweek which could bring wintry conditions to the local hills and mountains but it will give way to a drier spell later in the week with overnight frosts. There is the risk of wet weather over the weekend bringing a mixture of rain and sleet to lower levels with the risk of snow on higher ground. Maximum temperature 7ºC with a low at times close to or just below freezing. Wind generally light. Earliest Sunrise: 07:33 Earliest Sunset: 16:13 For the local weather news including historical and real-time weather information from Stirling visit www.stirlingweather.co.uk and on social media @stirlingweather and also our weather editor @scottlmclean 2/11/2019 Stirling Saturday ShiftA busy day for our Saturday electricians.
Emergency fault finding (and repair) a socket circuit fault over three floors of a local hotel. While also completing our planned Saturday job of upgrading old fuse boxes to two new RCBO consumer units at a Stirling business. Oh and also a security alarm call outs and repairs. Well done to our team. 1/11/2019 Stirling Weather InformationPast Week
Sunday 20 to Saturday 26 October Our first below freezing temperature of the season was recorded on Monday, October 21 with a low temperature of -1.2ºC. Looking back over the last ten years our earliest frost of the Autumn was -0.1ºC recorded on September 22, 2012. Maximum Temperature: 14.4ºC Wednesday October, 23 Lowest Temperature: -1.2ºC Monday October, 21 Maximum Daily Rainfall: 3.81mm Wednesday October, 23 Weekly Rainfall Total: 6.6mm Maximum Wind Gust: 29mph Wednesday October, 23 The Week Ahead Forecast: After a chilly and settled start to the week the risk of showers will increase towards the end of the week as well as into the weekend. Maximum temperature around 11ºC with a minimum temperature around 4ºC. Wind generally light although it may increase a little during the weekend. Earliest Sunrise: 07:18 Earliest Sunset: 16:26 For the local weather news including historical and real-time weather information from Stirling visit www.stirlingweather.co.uk and on social media @stirlingweather and also our weather editor @scottlmclean 27/10/2019 Don't Be Afraid Of The DarkDon't Be Afraid Of The Dark
Did you know that a staggering 64% of British adults admit that they are still scared of the dark. 36% regularly get the feeling someone or something is in the room with them. And 1 in 5 regularly check under the bed for lurking monsters and close cupboard and wardrobe doors before they get into bed. Those were some of the findings from a 2017 poll conducted by a UK bed company. And with the clocks now turned back and Hallowe'en upon us, travelling to and from work in the dark will soon be a reality. But even with 17 hours of darkness each day in the depths of the Scottish winter is there any reason to still 'Be Afraid Of the Dark'? Let's look at some suggestions to help cope with the dark nights. What Can You Do? To help protect You, your Family and your Property during the long dark winter This week my new weekly weather column appeared in the Stirling Observer newspaper.
Printed in the Wednesday edition each week I will review the past weeks weather stats as well as look ahead to what the unpredictable Scottish weather has in store for us. Grab your weekly copy to find out if its "Taps-Aff" or "Brolly' Weather. Past Week
Sunday 13 to Saturday 19 October A fairly quiet spell of weather with drier and calmer conditions than the previous week. Temperature was near average for the time of year. Maximum Temperature: 14.2ºC Tuesday 15 October Lowest Temperature: 2.1ºC Thursday 17 October Maximum Daily Rainfall: 7.87mm Friday 18 October Weekly Rainfall Total: 20.81mm Maximum Wind Gust: 18mph Sunday 13 & Saturday 19 October The Week Ahead Forecast: As the clocks go back our attention starts to turn to the long winter ahead but only once in the last 10 years have we recorded wintry weather in October, it’s not until late November that we will regularly be on the look out for the risk of snowfall in Stirling. To end this week and to start the weekend there will be some spells of rain although this will be mixed with sunny intervals. There is a small chance of some wintry weather on more northern local hills and mountains. Breezy at times in the second half of the week. Temperature around 13ºC maximum and 2ºC minimum. Earliest Sunrise: 07:11 (adjusted for change to GMT) Earliest Sunset: 4.42pm (adjusted for change to GMT) For the local weather news including historical and real-time weather information from Stirling visit www.stirlingweather.co.uk and on social media @stirlingweather and also our weather editor @scottlmclean 21/9/2019 The Apprentice(s)It’s been a double Apprentice celebration week for us at Stirling Electrical Services.
Apprentices have always been at the forefront of our business development and while we do not employ apprentices every year we will always have at least one ongoing apprentice. This week I received the fantastic news that our 4th year apprentice Craig had passed his electrical trade exam and then at the other end of the spectrum we welcomed our new apprentice Shaun to our team. After four hard working years and a two day trade exam I was pleased with Craig’s success and equally delighted to offer him an electrician position as we look forward to many more successful years together. 15/9/2019 Buy With ConfidenceAll of us at Stirling Electrical Services Ltd. would like to wish a happy 20th birthday to the Trading Standards organisation Buy With Confidence. We were one of the first companies to be vetted and approved by Stirling Council in 2012. To be included in Buy With Confidence membership the following is required: All the businesses listed on this website have been vetted, approved and continue to be monitored by Trading Standards, to help ensure you receive a quality service. Businesses are only included once they’ve completed a series of stringent checks, including a visit by a qualified Trading Standards professional. Those working in and around people’s homes will also be criminal record checked. 1/9/2019 Fundraising MonthIt's September and it's a full month of charity fundraising for Prostate Cancer UK.
Starting on the 1st of the month with my commitment of 11,000 steps each day for March the Month and ending by running the Great Scottish Run Half Marathon in Glasgow. 6/8/2019 New Telephone SystemAs part of our ongoing improvements to enhance our customer experience at Stirling Electrical and Stirling Alarms, the installation of a new telephone system within our office was completed today. The amount of available incoming lines on our main number 01786 813916 has been increased to three. Our experienced job booking team are able to help with your electrical and security system enquiry. www.stirlingelectrical.co.uk/full-contact-details 4/8/2019 Join Our TeamWe are in the latter stages of employing a new apprentice at Stirling Electrical & Alarms and I am excited to open up another opportunity to join our team as an Electrical/Security Engineer.
If you have the correct work attitude, good customer skills and required technical ability we would love you to join our friendly team. We have a permanent position available with an immediate start for 17th/18th Edition Qualified Electrician, preferably with Security System experience. So if you are a qualified electrician and live in the Stirling, Alloa and Falkirk areas you can find out more including details of how to apply on our website. 4/8/2019 Successful Quality AuditCongratulations to our on-site and office teams after our successful six month quality management audit by our security system auditors NSI. Stirling Electrical and Stirling Alarms operate to ISO 9001:2015 standard which means our quality management systems help provide to our customer the "Professional Efficient Service" we promise. Stirling Electrical Services Stirling Alarms Our trained job booking team at Stirling Alarms will be happy to discuss your requirements. Please phone on 01786 813916 or book or enquire online. |
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