Plas Dol y Moch Weather Data
Month / Year
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May 2013
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Days of precipitation
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18
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Total precipitation mm.
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93.8
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Maximum precipitation mm.
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18.01 (9th)
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Average temperature 0C
|
10.7
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Maximum temperature 0C
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23.9 (7th)
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Minimum temperature 0C
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0.3 (1st)
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Average wind speed mph.
|
1.4
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Maximum wind speed mph.
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26 (24th)
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Dominant wind direction
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WSW
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May was a very quiet month weather wise with low rainfall and no frosts. As I write (10th June) there has been no rain for two weeks and the water levels in local streams and rivers are very low. A kayak trip along the north and south coasts of the Lleyn Peninsula was rewarded with sightings of Bottle-Nosed Dolphins and large numbers of Razorbills,Guillemots and Kittiwakes nesting on the steep cliffs. Swarms of Garden Chafers can be seen flying over the grassy fields and lawns providing a tasty feast for the nesting birds feeding hungry chicks. Our Pied Flycatchers are doing well; all eight eggs hatched and the chicks look fine.Lots of newts have been found in the Dol y Moch slimy pond!