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UK Braces for Bone-Chilling Cold Snap as Temperatures Plummet Below Zero
5 Nov
Summary
- Temperatures set to plummet in the UK by mid-November
- Freezing early mornings and widespread frost expected as far south as Cornwall
- Coldest November on record occurred in 1919 with an average temperature of just 2.3°C

As of November 5th, 2025, the UK is bracing for a sudden cold snap that is set to grip much of the country in the coming days. Weather forecasts indicate that temperatures are poised to plummet, with a significant drop expected by mid-November.
The impending chill will bring freezing early mornings and widespread frost, with the cold air mass expected to reach as far south as Cornwall. Parts of Wales, the West Midlands, and South West England are predicted to face the harshest conditions, with temperatures potentially dipping to as low as -2°C in the early hours of the morning.
Even the typically milder southern regions will not be spared, with Bath, the Midlands, and the south coast all forecast to experience sub-zero temperatures. Southampton is expected to see around 0°C, while Devon, Plymouth, and Cornwall are all predicted to dip to around -1°C.
This sudden shift in weather patterns is a stark contrast to the relatively mild and wet start to November that the UK has experienced. According to the Met Office, the country's coldest November on record occurred in 1919, when the average temperature was just 2.3°C. During that same month, the town of Braemar in Aberdeenshire recorded a staggering -23.3°C, the lowest daily minimum temperature ever recorded in the UK for the month of November.
As the nation braces for the impending cold snap, residents are advised to prepare for the chilly conditions and take necessary precautions to stay warm and safe.




