But the Met Office has revealed that 2024 was provisionally the fourth hottest year on record for the UK.
2024 was Britain's fourth hottest year on RECORD: Average UK temperature was 0.64°C above average - and scientists say climate change is to blame With Britain in the midst of an arctic blast, it might be tricky to believe.
Dyce, Aberdeen enjoyed balmy temperatures of 14.2°C on December 25, with minimum temperatures in northern Scotland holding up above 10°C] This means 2024 follows 2022, 2023, and 2014 as the fourth warmest year for the UK.
Of the 12 months of the year, eight saw temperatures above average, including the warmest May on record, second warmest February, and fifth warmest December.
According to the Met Office, all top 10 warmest years have been since the year 2000, with five in the most recent decade, 2015-2024.
