Scots village breaks UK record for January temperature with 19.6C

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A village in Scotland is understood to have set the UK record for temperature in January after hitting 19.6C.The temperature in Kinlochewe in the north-west Highlands recorded the temperature on Sunday, according to provisional figures from the Met Office.The region was hotter than Rome and the Cote d’Azur - and it rose above the previous record of villages Inchmarlo and Aboyne in Aberdeenshire which hit 18.3C in 2003 while Aber in Ceredigion, Wales, reached the same level in both 1958 and 1971.If confirmed the temperature would be the record for a winter’s day in Scotland.The Met Office said: “There has provisionally been a new UK January daily max temperature record set today at Kinlochewe where the temperature reached 19.6C.

This beats the previous January UK record of 18.3C set at Inchmarlo and Aboyne in 2003 and Aber in 1958 and 1971.”The record temperature wasn't wholly expected before it was recorded in Kinlochewe.

A spokesperson for the Met Office explained that whilst temperatures had been predicted to hit around 17C - it wasn't due to get as high as it did, nearly touching 20C.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.