Guernsey Met recorded less sunshine and more rain in January 2023.
Over the 31 days in January, 120mm of rain fell. This is way above the average of 90mm.
The island saw the most rain over a two-day period (15 to 17) with around 17% of the total (20.8mm) falling on 17.
These downpours quickly filled the island's 14 reservoirs.
Guernsey also had less sunshine.
However, it was slightly warmer than usual with an average temperature of 7.7°C, instead of the 30-year average of 7.2°C.
Timeline established for government to buy Sark Electricity
Chief Pleas was unable to consider the £1.5M from the States of Guernsey at its meeting last night (21 January), but a timeline for the purchase was laid out.
Channel Islands Air Search aircraft returns to service
The Channel Islands’ air search and rescue service can resume after an aircraft registration issue was resolved.
New support group for Guernsey mums returning to work
A new group will meet monthly to support Guernsey mums returning to work.
Deputy breached confidentiality terms of Guernsey Police complaints review
Guernsey's Home Affairs president says Deputy Rob Curgenven broke the terms he had agreed to, which left him no choice but to expel him.
Deputy wants research into the legalisation of cannabis in Guernsey
A cross committee group of deputies would engage with the cannabis industry, the law and health to assess the impact of decriminalisation of the Class B drug.
Aurora Borealis: Islands treated to Northern Lights show
The Channel Islands were treated to a rare incredible show of the Northern Lights on Monday night (19 January).
Guernsey's airline braced for competition into London
Aurigny's CEO is pragmatic about the competition from BA, but says it will have a measurable impact on passenger numbers.
More Channel Island musicians to get funding for gigs
Funding will go towards supporting musicians from Jersey and Guernsey to tour the Channel Islands, Normandy and Brittany.
