Hever to Leigh walk

Met Office Forecast

South East England

Cold, frosty overnight. Patchy fog possible. Fine, sunny Monday.

This Evening and Tonight:

Isolated showers over east Kent soon dying out, otherwise dry overnight with some good clear spells. A widespread frost is likely, along with some patchy mist and freezing fog. Winds will remain light. Minimum Temperature -3C.

Monday:

Early mist and fog clearing, but could persist in isolated spots. A fine and largely sunny day follows, although some high cloud could lead to sunshine turning rather hazy. Chilly. Maximum Temperature 6C.

Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday:

A frosty start on Tuesday, with any further fog slow to clear. Wednesday and Thursday less cold, but areas of mist and low cloud thinning only slowly during the day.

Day 6-7 and Week 2:

Into the weekend, it will be staying cloudy for most with a risk of light rain or drizzle at times. However, it is expected to be largely dry and settled with bright spells and light winds. This will continue for the south further into the following week, whilst the north could be wetter and windier at times. Later on in this period, some rain may briefly spread further southeast across the UK, although the most unsettled weather is likely to remain in the north and northwest, where some hill snow is possible. Further southeast drier spells will be accompanied by the best of any brightness, along with the greatest risk of fog and frost. Temperatures will generally be near average, although a little below at times in the north.

Week 3 and 4:

Through the first half of February, we are likely to see a north/south split continuing; with the north being more unsettled than the south. The heaviest of the rainfall and strongest winds are likely to be seen across the northwest. The south is more likely to see drier, brighter conditions with light winds. There is potentially a greater risk of frost and fog patches developing towards the south. During colder, showery interludes, any snow will most likely be over higher ground in the north, but it could fall to lower levels at times. Temperatures will remain close to or above average through the period, though will likely fluctuate as frontal systems pass through, especially in the north.

Met Office : South East England : 2020-01-19T17:54:37

Daylight : Kent

Data: US Navy Observatory

Moonlight : Kent

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, and, (ii) if there are hills on the horizon.
• Of course, you need a cloudless night as well!
• Data: US Navy Observatory