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Weekends really are wetter

What you've always suspected is true: weekends really do get more clouds and rain, with more sunshine appearing on Monday, as you head back to the office. A recent study involving 14 years of weather data from 12 sites has revealed that on average, the weather is colder, wetter and less sunny at the weekend.

Statistically, Monday and Tuesday are the sunniest days, while Saturday is the most humid and least sunny. Scientists have found this to be especially true in industrially developed regions, and blame it on 'aerosols' - tiny particles from traffic and industry suspended in the air. These particles, which reflect sunlight back into space and increase cloud production, build up during the main working days and affect the weekend weather.

The average weekend temperature is 0.2 degrees lower than on weekdays, and there are at least 15 minutes less sunshine on Saturday and Sunday than during the week. So- take Monday as your day off - if you possibly can!

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