How we take observations
Find out more about how we record and monitor observations.
Meteorological measurements are made in a variety of ways from many different locations over the United Kingdom and around the world. They meet a wide number of requirements which include:
- Input to numerical models which provide forecasts for a few hours to a week or more ahead
- Information on the present state of the weather required for a great many purposes
- Information on the climate of the United Kingdom and the frequency of extreme weather events
The pages linked to below detail how and where we take our observations, alongside the equipment used.