Blackwater to Wokingham walk

Met Office Forecast

South East England

Thursday, cloud and outbreaks of rain clearing east later.

Today:

Cloudy with some outbreaks of rain slowly crossing the region from the west through the day, eventually clearing the Kent coast by evening. Mostly dry conditions and clearer skies following from the west. Maximum Temperature 13C.

Tonight:

Dry with long clear spells developing and with winds generally light, a touch of frost is likely in some sheltered spots, along with the odd mist or fog patch. Minimum Temperature 0C.

Friday:

Some patchy afternoon cloud may develop, otherwise generally fine and dry with long spells of sunshine. Light winds. Maximum Temperature 13C.

Outlook for Saturday to Monday:

Largely dry with sunny spells, although probably a little more in the way of cloud than on Friday. Overnight mist/fog patches likely. Some showers possible later Monday

Day 6-7 and Week 2:

During the first week of March, many areas of the UK are likely to see a continuation of settled weather. Dry conditions with clear or sunny periods are likely, especially in the south of the UK. Any unsettled weather with corresponding showers or rain are most likely to occur in the north and northwest of the UK. Strong winds may also affect northern and northwestern areas at times, but elsewhere winds will likely be light and, as a result, fog formation overnight may become more prevalent. Temperatures for this period will likely be average or slightly above average for the time of year, although some cold nights with frosts developing in places are still possible.

Week 3 and 4:

By mid-March and the latter period of the month, a more mobile pattern may begin to develop with an increasing likelihood of Atlantic weather systems moving across the UK, bringing wetter conditions. The most unsettled conditions will likely be seen further north with the driest conditions further south. Strong winds may also develop at times, particularly in the northwest, with winds likely lighter overall in the southeast. Temperatures will probably be near average overall.

Met Office : South East England : 2021-02-25T00:31:22

Daylight : Berkshire

Day length is dusk to dawn. Times will vary a little if there is a hill on the horizon.

It should still be light enough to read at dawn and dusk, so there will be enough light for walking even earlier (later).

Moonlight : Berkshire

Notes

• The moon's phase or fracillum (percentage of the moon illuminated) doesn't vary much with location.
• A full moon is not just bigger, its much brighter. A half moon ('50%') give less than 5% of the illumination of a full moon. You can walk with a half moon if its high in the sky (after dusk for a growing moon, before dawn for a shrinking moon).
• Sky glow (light reflected by air or clouds) from nearby cities, and especially snow on the ground also effect light levels.
• Times will vary a few minutes, as (i) these figures are for the centre of the county the walk is in, (ii) if there are hills on the horizon, and (iii) if you are on a hill
• Of course, you need a cloudless night as well!