The Met Office are predicting a rainy day in Darlington today, though it will clear for sunny spells.

A dreary start to the morning with some early rain fading to drizzle and intermittent sunny spells by lunchtime.

The afternoon will be cloudy but there should be no more rain.

It is expected to be a mild day with temperatures around 10C all day.

There will be highs of 13C and lows of 3C, with the sun due to set at 17.25pm.

Here’s a full hour-by-hour forecast for Darlington today:

9am: 8C with 80% chance of rain

10am: 9C with 60% chance of rain

11am: 9C with 90% chance of rain

12pm: 9C with 90% chance of rain

1pm: 10C with 10%  chance of rain

2pm: 11C with 10%  chance of rain

3pm: 12C with 10%  chance of rain

4pm: 12C with <5% chance of rain

5pm: 10C with <5%  chance of rain

6pm: 8C with <5%  chance of rain

7pm: 7C with <5% chance of rain

8pm: 7C with <5% chance of rain

9pm: 7C with <5% chance of rain

10pm: 7C with <5% chance of rain

11pm: 6C with <5% chance of rain

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A Met Office spokesperson said: "A cloudy morning, with outbreaks of heavy rain and brisk winds.

"Tending to become drier and brighter into the afternoon, with sunny spells and a few showers. Staying on the mild side for the time of year. Maximum temperature 13 °C.

"Tonight will be dry initially, with clear spells. However, a band of heavy squally rain will move in from the west during the early hours.

"Chilly, though temperatures rising later in the night. Minimum temperature 3 °C."