Weather systemsWeather circles

Local weather in the UK is affected by various factors including latitude and relief, 5 main air masses and depressions and anticyclones which produce distinctive weather characteristics.

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Weather circles

A weather circle showing 12 degrees centigrade, six oktas cloud cover, 25 knot wind speed, and south-west wind direction.

Examine the weather circle and chart below and make sure you know the symbols and what they mean.

Weather chart symbols used
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Weather chart symbols used

Question

Study the weather station circles for Lerwick and Land's End. Describe, in detail, the weather conditions experienced on 5 January 2021 at both locations.

Weather circles
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Weather circles