Why does it feel so cold in England?
Why does it feel so cold in England? Northern Ireland and the west of Scotland are the most exposed to the maritime polar air mass which brings cool moist air; the east of Scotland and north-east England are more exposed to the continental polar air mass which brings cold dry air.
Is Spain hotter than usual?
Record-breaking temperatures were observed in nearly half of Spain in summer 2022. Heatwaves were more frequent, intense and longer than previous historical records. High temperatures led to drought despite normal rainfall. The summer in NE Spain marked the warmest in 700 yrs.