The first 6 months of 2025 has been very dry but 1976 was significantly drier.
Jan-Jun rainfall for 2025 was double the amount recorded in Jan-Jun 1976.
Measurements in mm

Year	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Totals
1976	16.5	33.8	40.9	4.8	21.6	11.9	259.2
2025	115.2	72.6	3.8	20.6	12.8	34.2	129.5

The growing months of March to the end of June 25 were slightly drier than 1976.
Crop yields are down due to lack of rainfall and high temperatures.
Winter Wheat output is down by nearly 30%.
Straw yields are also down by nearly 30%.
Measurements in mm

Year	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Totals
1976	40.9	4.8	21.6	11.9	79.2
2025	3.8	20.6	12.8	34.2	71.4

The prolonged drought of 2025 is still matching the drought of 1976
Measurements in mm

Year	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Totals
1976	40.9	4.8	21.6	11.9	25.1	104.3
2025	3.8	20.6	12.8	34.2	30.4	101.8

The prolonged Spring/Summer drought of 2025 continues!
Very little rain is forecast for the rest of Aug 25.
If no more rain falls in Aug the drought of 2025 will be worse than the drought of 1976.
NB. Rainfall in the UK varies significantly over a very short distance.
In 1976 - 117.1 mm was measured in Sep
Aug 25 figures and total updated daily         Updated Sat 18 Apr 26 at 00:23         Todays rain not included

Year	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Totals
1976	40.9	4.8	21.6	11.9	25.1	28.7	133.0
2025	3.8	20.6	12.8	34.2	30.4	36.8	138.6