Is this colder than most ‘junes’? So miserable

[Juga]

No money to go abroad. No money to put heating on. Struggling to afford indoor activities for dd and just wanted some time outdoors in the sun. It feels like this is the coldest June I can remember? I also don’t get how this fits with global warming… though I expect I am missing how that works? Just so fed up of being cold, for literally nearly a year now!

Driving home yesterday, the local BBC radio warned us of a potential frost for tomorrow morning!! It's JUNE ffs!

Global warming doesn't mean everywhere gets nicer, sunnier, weather. Rising land and ocean temperatures cause disruption to established weather systems, which in turn increase the unpredictability and variability of regional weather.

This spring just gone was the warmest in record, but it was also the 6th wettest and 10th dullest, and I believe this summer was forecast to be a washout.

But not much point in worrying about not tbh, we've collectively decided that the 'head in sand' tactic is the best bet here and will continue to ignore reality and refuse to take any action to address it.

See my previous three posts - the science of 'global warming' (rebranded as 'climate change') certainly isn't settled! The people burying their heads in the sand (or sticking their fingers in their ears) are those who are not taking proper notice of the actual peer-reviewed scientific evidence.

I'm in the south east and right this minute I am sitting on my sofa wearing a thick cardigan, with a blanket over my legs and feet!

And I’m in my garden in a tshirt. North east. Bit blowy but the sun is warm. Really don’t care if it’s cooler overnight.

Currently 13 degrees, sunny and very windy.

If it helps anyone feel more optimistic - last summer ran late. The first week back at school it was 30+ degrees and October halfterm we still weren't in coats. Maybe it's just because I live under the insulation of the lovely south east pollution but I remember being desperate for it to call down last Autumn (I have a health condition that is made worse by heat).

This is the first time I have ever replied to a comment directly, but I honestly think what you are saying and have said on your previous posts makes so much sense and is so true. Like everything though, as you allude to if your thoughts do not align with the status quo you are quickly shouted down. Excellent post and links.

East here, and I'm struggling to dry outside- if it stayed cool but blustery that would be fine but today it started like that and we suddenly had a torrential downpour. I had to use the spin dryer to get the excess rainwater out of the clothes and more came out than after a regular wash. I'm so resentful of having to use the dryer but it's just not possible for things to dry outside!

Thanks so much for explaining climate change to us. Are you a man by any chance or just very young

It’s really not! We’ve actually had warm sunshine today but when the clouds do come over and it rains (like yesterday) it’s cold not ‘muggy’ in the slightest’

@Valeriekat ’are you a man by any chance or just very young?’ 😂😂😂😂 laughing so much at this, I’m going to use this comment a lot!

that said I don’t think @Hopingforno2in2024 ’s post was in any way bad, I was grateful for the explanation!

I actually think that May was very warm. It didn't rain all that much, either. April was dire and June is not shaping up well, but I think July will be hot.

I actually think that May was very warm. It didn't rain all that much, either.

I'm not sure what microclimate your area was in @MsLuxLisbon but here in South Yorkshire we had higher than average rainfall for May (8cm more) and we had two or three warm days, but it was cold and wet for most of May.

I think the same might happen this year. The children and teenagers stuck in school now might be happy, if so. Not so long ago, the best of the summer was over by late June.

I’ve lit the wood burner several times this month; I never imagined I’d need to do this in June!
Yesterday morning I was really cold despite wearing layers but by mid afternoon it was too warm for me to sit in my back garden 🤷🏼‍♀️. The swings in temperature are ridiculous.

These jolly hockey sticks posters make me cringe. Of course it’s not a normal warm June. For many people sun and warmth helps their mood. Helps them get outdoors more. So of course some will be feeling shit that the summer hasn’t materialised properly.

I am lucky that my mood isn’t related to weather and I am not too fussed about summer. Though even I don’t like being cold in my house in June. But I can understand those who are really fed up. And I roll my eyes at those pretending that it’s all lovely and sunny (I am in London and it’s not been consistently dry and hot). It’s not just about the ‘right clothes’. In June, the right clothes should be summer wear!

Cringeing for you.

Ha so true. Some people on here are so desperate to prove their all-weather worthiness. Like not feeling cold is a moral virtue.

Having improved circulation does not make you feel ‘hot’ when it’s 11C outside. That is more like a thyroid issue.

Did the exercise of cutting the grass yesterday mean that you are roasting and hot today?😏

It's been freezing and depressing. I can't remember any other year I've had to put the heating on in June. Never

Oh yes, why is that?

Your inability to understand the issue and your sanctimonious and patronising attitude. June is mean to be hotter and sunnier than Dec. Many people get through the cold months with the hope of a better summer.

Of course people know how to get warm. Hey they do it most of the year. They even know about heating, hot water bottles, thermal vests and cardigans! But they don’t like having to do that in June and it’s ok to complain. ‘Jumpers, coats, MOVE!’ Is patronising, dismissive and lacks emotional intelligence.

You took the time to write all that?
Well done