Maldon Weather ForecastOur Maldon weather forecast page details local conditions for today, tonight and tomorrow, and includes any severe weather or flood warnings in force. Also available for Maldon is a 5 day graphical forecast and our new 30 day long range outlook
Issued from the Essex Weather Centre
at 04:36 BST on Saturday the 25th of May 2013
Saturday
Dry and bright with lengthy spells of sunshine, especially this morning when sunshine will be unbroken for a time. Feeling considerably milder than recent days in a light to moderate Northerly breeze. Maximum temperature 15 degrees Celsius.
Rainfall Risk: 10 % | Rainfall Amount: 0 mm | Sunshine: 10 hours
Saturday Night
Remaining dry this evening with plenty of late sunshine. Variable amounts of cloud are expected overnight and it will turn fairly cool for the time of year. Light North-Westerly breeze and temperatures falling to lows of 6 degrees Celsius.
Rainfall Risk: 5 % | Rainfall Amount: 0 mm
Sunday
Little change with dry and sunny weather continuing throughout and feeling warm in gentle North-Westerly winds. Excellent visibility and lower pollen levels. Maximum temperature 18 degrees Celsius.
Rainfall Risk: 5 % | Rainfall Amount: 0 mm | Sunshine: 6 hours
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Sunrise: 04.52 | Sunset: 20.58
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Weather |
Time |
Temp |
Wind Dir |
Speed |
Gust |
Humidity |
Rain |
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06:00 |
6 °c |
N |
10 mph |
17 mph |
92 % |
0 mm |
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09:00 |
10 °c |
N |
12 mph |
20 mph |
72 % |
0 mm |
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12:00 |
12 °c |
N |
12 mph |
21 mph |
60 % |
0 mm |
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15:00 |
14 °c |
N |
13 mph |
21 mph |
54 % |
0 mm |
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18:00 |
13 °c |
N |
10 mph |
17 mph |
54 % |
0 mm |
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21:00 |
10 °c |
NNW |
7 mph |
10 mph |
64 % |
0 mm | |
MaldonThe earliest record of Maldon’s existence is in 913AD in Anglo-Saxon documents and the town was a significant centre and port during both Saxon and Norman times. From 958AD, Maldon housed a royal mint serving both the Saxon and Norman kings and, in 991AD, was the site of the Battle of Maldon when the Vikings defeated the Saxons. By the time of the Domesday Book, the town had 180 townspeople. In 1171, the town was granted its town charter by King Henry II and, in the same period, All Saints Church was built. All Saints Church is unique as the only church in England that has a triangular tower. Maldon is world famous for its sea salt crystals harvested from the beds on the River Blackwater. Maldon’s rich history is celebrated with several museums and the development of the popular Promenade Park. There are several Thames sailing barges that are moored in Maldon at Hythe Quay and these can be chartered for trips into the beautiful Blackwater Estuary. Every year Maldon hosts the annual charity event - The Maldon Mud Race.
Weather in MaldonIn 1891, the weather was sufficiently cold to cause the River Blackwater to freeze along its length from Maldon to Chelmsford. Over 2000 people to the surface to ice skate in the early January of that year and a race was held between two gentlemen along a 13 mile stretch of the river, from Maldon to Springfield. Another eccentric weather story took place in the terrible 1953 tidal swell when a couple who, were travelling home from a party, drove head on into the advancing tide at the River Blackwater. They survived the weather by removing the seats from the car and sitting on the roof as the waters swirled around them and remained there until they were rescued. |
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Level 2 - Very Good Enjoy your usual outdoor activities It is possible that very sensitive individuals may experience health effects even when air quality is good | |
Level 5 - Moderate The tree pollen risk will be moderate during lengthy dry weather. Showers and rain will reduce the risk | |
Level 4 - Moderate Seek shade during midday hours, cover up and wear sunscreen | |
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