UK Related
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Storms Elin and Fergus (2023)
On December 9–10, 2023, back-to-back storms Elin and Fergus swept across the UK, bringing heavy rain and powerful winds. The system, part of a prolonged spell of wet weather, raised widespread flooding concerns. Gusts hit 81 mph (70 knots) in exposed coastal areas such as Capel Curig, Conwy, while rainfall totals exceeded 50mm across many northern and western regions.
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Cold Wave (2022)
December 10, 2022, fell within a prolonged and unusually harsh cold snap that gripped the UK from December 8–18. Overnight temperatures plunged below -10°C nationwide, while heavy snowfall caused major travel disruption, widespread power outages, and school closures across the country.
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Cold Snap and Snow (1920)
Easterly winds on December 10 brought a blast of cold air and scattered snow showers, setting the stage for a major storm the following day. On December 11, heavy snowfall blanketed much of the country, with depths reaching 20 cm widely and up to 35 cm in places such as Clacton. The severe wintry conditions stood in stark contrast to the unusually mild weather at the start and end of the month.
And if you want to see the weather we have experienced on December 10th in Crondall over the years then go here for weather on any particular day (select from drop down menus) or here to see how it compares to the records for that day.
Non UK Related
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Mumbai’s Historic Rainfall (1940)
Unseasonal thunderstorms drenched Mumbai on December 10, 1940, delivering more than 120 mm of rain in 24 hours—extraordinary for the dry winter season. Streets turned into rivers, and tram services were suspended citywide. It remains one of December’s wettest days on record for the city.
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Snowfall Blankets Lebanon (1983)
Beirut awoke to rare snowfall on December 10, 1983, as cold Arctic air plunged into the Middle East. The mountains saw record snow depths, blocking key passes to Damascus. It was one of the most significant December snowfalls in the country’s modern record.
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Sydney’s Sweltering Heat (2019)
On December 10, 2019, Sydney endured record-breaking heat as temperatures soared above 41°C. The city’s air quality plummeted due to bushfire smoke from surrounding regions, prompting health warnings. It was one of the defining days of Australia’s catastrophic 2019–2020 fire season.
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