UK Endures Unprecedented 'Anticyclonic Gloom' with Minimal Sunshine

A rare weather phenomenon has left parts of the UK with only a fraction of expected sunshine for early November, impacting temperatures and mood.

The UK experienced an unusual 'anticyclonic gloom,' resulting in significantly reduced sunshine, with England seeing only about 10% of its usual November sunlight.
The village of Odiham in Hampshire recorded just 12 minutes of sunshine over 11 days, highlighting the severity of the gloomy conditions.
The Met Office attributes the gloom to high-pressure systems trapping moisture near the ground, causing persistent fog and cloud cover.
Despite the overcast weather, temperatures were milder than average due to the cloud cover trapping warmth, though a shift to colder conditions is expected soon.
Scotland saw more sunshine than other UK regions, with some areas enjoying up to 35 hours of sunlight, while much of England and Wales remained under thick clouds.