UK Experiences Record-Breaking Warm and Wet February

February 2024 marked the warmest February on record for England and Wales, alongside being one of the wettest, impacting agriculture significantly.

February 2024 was the warmest February on record for England and Wales, with the south of England experiencing its wettest February since 1836.
East Anglia recorded its warmest and wettest February, with rainfall and temperatures surpassing previous records set in 1916 and 1990, respectively.
The UK's second warmest February saw a mean temperature of 6.3C, with the entire meteorological winter falling in the top five warmest and top eight wettest on record.
Farmers face significant challenges due to the weather, with a potential 24% drop in areas being planted with crops and concerns over crop size and quality.
The changing climate patterns, marked by fewer cold spells and more extreme weather, pose ongoing challenges for agriculture and could impact consumer costs.