Devon Drenched: 2026 Sees Rain Every Single Day

North Wyke in Devon has recorded rainfall every day of 2026, highlighting the unusually wet conditions gripping the South West of the UK. This rural weather station has become emblematic of the nation's sodden winter. Meteorologists confirm Devon's winter rainfall is over 30% above average, with North Wyke measuring nearly double its expected precipitation by this point in the year.

The excessive rain poses significant challenges for local farmers. Concerns are mounting over silage stocks, straw supplies, and the ability to drill spring crops. The sodden ground is expected to delay livestock turnout, increase costs, and potentially create a cascade of issues lasting into spring.

The meteorological cause has been attributed to a large high-pressure system over Scandinavia. This system has been blocking the typical west-to-east flow of low-pressure systems, causing them to slow down and stall over the UK. This has resulted in repeated, prolonged periods of wet weather, particularly affecting regions like the South West and Northern Ireland.

While the blocking high is weakening, leading to a potential for more movement in weather systems, conditions are expected to remain unsettled. Forecasters anticipate continued cloudiness and rain through the remainder of the current week and into the next. A brief period of brighter weather with some sunshine is possible on Valentine's Day, Saturday, before rain returns on Sunday.