The summer of 2024 has been a washout for many across the UK, with a new study revealing the areas that have suffered the most dismal weather. An analysis conducted by QR Code Generator examined weather patterns between June 20th and July 31st, identifying the regions that have endured the highest levels of rainfall and the lowest temperatures.
Topping the list is Oldham, where residents have faced the bleakest conditions in the country. With an average of 0.62mm of rainfall, Oldham’s wettest day was recorded on July 9th, with 4.1mm of precipitation. The area also saw temperatures plunge to 7.2°C on July 7th, marking one of the chilliest days of the summer.
In second place is Plymouth, where the average precipitation was measured at 0.57mm. The city experienced its wettest day on July 5th, with 5.4mm of rainfall. Plymouth also endured a notably cool summer, with temperatures dipping to a low of 11.0°C on June 21st.
Aberdeen ranks third, with an average rainfall of 0.56mm. The Scottish city recorded its wettest day on July 21st, when 4.8mm of rain fell. Aberdeen also experienced a low temperature of 8.7°C on July 6th.
Sunderland follows in fourth place, with an average of 0.50mm of precipitation. The city saw its wettest day on July 10th, with 3.6mm of rainfall, and temperatures dropped to 9.8°C on July 13th, making it one of the cooler spots in the country.
| Rank | Area | Average Precipitation (mm) | Coldest Temperature (°C) |
| 1 | Oldham | 0.62 | 7.2 |
| 2 | Plymouth | 0.57 | 11.0 |
| 3 | Aberdeen | 0.56 | 8.7 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 0.50 | 9.8 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 0.50 | 8.4 |
| 6 | Newcastle-Upon-Tyne | 0.49 | 9.4 |
| 7 | Blackpool | 0.47 | 10.0 |
| 8 | Manchester | 0.46 | 9.2 |
| 9 | Salford | 0.46 | 9.2 |
| 10 | Swansea | 0.45 | 9.7 |
Liverpool shares the fourth position with Sunderland, also experiencing an average of 0.50mm of precipitation. The city’s wettest day was recorded on July 9th, with 3.3mm of rain. Liverpool’s lowest temperature was 8.4°C, noted on July 6th.
Rounding out the top ten are Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Blackpool, Manchester, Salford, and Swansea. Newcastle experienced an average of 0.49mm of rainfall, with temperatures reaching a low of 9.4°C on July 13th. Blackpool, ranking seventh, saw an average of 0.47mm of precipitation, with the wettest day being July 9th, when 4.5mm of rain fell. The lowest temperature in Blackpool was 10.0°C on July 6th.
Manchester and Salford both recorded an average precipitation of 0.46mm. Manchester’s wettest day was July 9th, with 4.0mm of rain, while Salford experienced the same amount of rainfall on the same day. Temperatures in both cities dropped to 9.2°C on July 7th. Swansea, coming in tenth, had an average rainfall of 0.45mm, with the wettest day on July 9th seeing 5.9mm of precipitation. The lowest temperature in Swansea was 9.7°C on July 6th.
The gloomy weather has led to a surge in searches for “cheap flights,” with a 32% increase noted between July 21st and 27th, the highest in the past year. This suggests that many Britons are eager to escape the dreary conditions for sunnier climes.
A spokesperson for QR Code Generator commented on the findings, stating: “It’s clear that the summer has been a disappointment for many across the UK. The spike in searches for cheap flights at the end of July indicates that people are fed up and ready to seek sunshine elsewhere. With a heatwave predicted, we can only hope that the weather improves, and these areas finally get the summer they deserve.”
This research underscores the challenges faced by many UK residents during what has been an unusually wet and cool summer. As August unfolds, there is hope that warmer weather will arrive, offering some respite from the damp conditions experienced by so many.
For more information, visit https://qrfy.com/.