Milton Keynes predicted to record 4th hottest temperatures in the UK this year
Weather experts are hedging their bets on cities likely to record the highest temperatures in the UK this year, with Milton Keynes in the running.
The Met Office predicts that temperatures in Milton Keynes could reach 22°C this week, with April showers likely being in short supply.
The recent warm weather, along with forecasts of a developing El Niño event, has driven interest from betting experts in weather-related markets. Many of which are hedging their bets on which UK city will record the highest temperatures this year.
According to the betting information site OLBG, who have analysed the latest predictions, Milton Keynes is predicted to record the 4th highest temperature, with a 25% implied probability and odds of 3/1.
Lincoln leads the betting at 6/4, with experts favouring inland locations less affected by cooling coastal winds. Historically, eastern and central parts of England tend to record the highest temperatures during heatwaves, which helps explain Lincoln’s position at the top of the market.
While Lincoln is favoured, Jake Ashton, Weather Betting Expert at OLBG, has commented: “Inland cities tend to dominate these markets due to geography, but extreme weather patterns can always produce surprises. Lincoln makes sense as a favourite, but it’s far from guaranteed.”
London and Brighton come in joint second at 2/1 odds and 33.3% implied probability, though their coastal or urban influences can lead to greater variability in extreme heat conditions. St Albans is also ranked highly, reinforcing the trend toward southern and central England dominating the market.