The wettest 12 months on record have left many people feeling decidedly under the weather. The unceasing rain is having significant psychological effects, spreading unseasonable gloom when we should all be full of the joys of spring.
Figures show that during the last year there have been very few dry days.
Rain over southern England has been the heaviest since records began in 1727. Nationally, there was less than three hours of sunshine a day, which is well below average. The conditions would be recognised by Lord Byron, who wrote of the 'English winter - ending in July to recommence in August'. For people with SAD and other sub clinical conditions that are weather related, it is particularly unpleasant. We don't mind putting up with bad weather during the winter.