It is set to be a sunny autumnal day in Darlington and across the North East today as the Met Office predicts blue skies and temperatures nearing 20C.

Temperatures are still remaining high and will reach a peak of 19C today as forecasters predict a wholly sunny day with little to no chance of rain.

Today, temperatures will reach a high of 17C by 4pm this afternoon, and drop to a low of 9C by evening.

Light wind is also forecast throughout the day but will only reach a high of 12mph, with the sun due to set at 7:19pm.

Following a dry start to the week, the forecaster has also stated that “mist and fog patches” are possible from Wednesday to the end of the week.

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

9am: 10C with <5% chance of rain

10am: 11C with <5% chance of rain

11am: 13C with <5% chance of rain

12pm: 14C with <5% chance of rain

1pm: 15C with <5% chance of rain

2pm: 16C with <5% chance of rain

3pm: 16C with <5% chance of rain

4pm: 17C with <5% chance of rain

5pm: 17C with <5% chance of rain

6pm: 16C with <5% chance of rain

7pm: 14C with <5% chance of rain

8pm: 12C with <5% chance of rain

9pm: 11C with <5% chance of rain

10pm: 10C with <5% chance of rain

11pm: 9C with 10% chance of rain

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The forecaster predicts: “A chilly start with just the odd patch of mist or fog possible in a few prone spots, but soon clearing.

“A fine and dry day follows with plenty of sunshine, and feeling warm with only light winds. Maximum temperature 18 °C.”