The latest weather maps for the UK suggest a national rise in temperatures as an Iberian plume approaches.

The coming days could see highs of 19C, with temperatures predicted to climb further as the month progresses.

After a chilly start to October, with temperatures going below freezing at 6am in Hexham this morning (October 14), many may welcome the forecast of warmer weather, despite the Met Office forecasting ‘unsettled conditions’ and a temperature drop the following week.

Below is a day-by-day forecast for Hexham, starting today (Monday, October 14).

Monday:

  • Conditions: Sunny
  • Temperatures: High of 12C, low of -1C
  • Winds: Gusts of 12-13mph

Tuesday: 

  • Conditions: Overcast
  • Temperatures: High of 14C, low of 10C
  • Winds: Gusts of 14-23mph

Wednesday: 

  • Conditions: Heavy rain
  • Temperatures: High of 18C, low of 7C
  • Winds: Gusts of 15-26mph

Thursday: 

  • Conditions: Sunny intervals changing to partly cloudy by early evening.
  • Temperatures: High of 18C, low of 1C
  • Winds: Gusts of 17-25mph

Friday: 

  • Conditions: Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by late morning.
  • Temperatures: High of 18C, low of 4C
  • Winds: Gusts of 21-35mph

Saturday: 

  • Conditions: Sunny intervals changing to partly cloudy by early evening.
  • Temperatures: High of 16C, low of 3C
  • Winds: Gusts of 21-29mph

Sunday: 

  • Conditions: Sunny intervals changing to partly cloudy by early evening.
  • Temperatures: High of 19C, low of 6C
  • Winds: Gusts of 25-44mph