LIVING in the UK, you expect rain, especially during the winter months, but last month's downpour was much more than just a spot of rain.

Data from the Met Office shows that last month was one of the wettest months in Somerset's history.

In September, a record 163.3mm of rainfall fell across Somerset.

This is 130% more than the long-term meteorological average.

Long-term averages refer to the calculated mean values of weather parameters, such as temperature and precipitation, over an extended period, typically 30 years or more.

Heavy showers are forecasted by the Met Office in Wales and southern England over the next week.

Met Office meteorologist Alex Deakin said today (Tuesday, October 8) looks set to be “a mix of sunshine and showers, but probably more showers”.

The south west has been impacted by rain more than most areas in the UK. (Image: Met Office (Crown Copyright)) Other areas in the South that dealt with the downpour last month including Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.

Gloucestershire had 212.2mm of rainfall, which is 240% more than the long-term meteorological average and Wiltshire had 196.5mm, 219% more than the long-term meteorological average.

Continuing with the upcoming forecast, a spokesperson from the Met Office said: "All areas will be experiencing below-average temperatures from Thursday (October 10).

"It will see temperatures struggling to get much above 10-12C but it will feel colder with the wind.

"It may be brighter between the showers further south where temperatures could pop up, 18-19C is possible ahead of more downpours and a gusty wind blowing across the south coast of England and into southern parts of Wales."