The Met Office has given its verdict on what the weather will be like over the next six weeks in County Durham. 

Using its long-term forecast, we have seen its forecast right up until November 19, with the weather service predicting that the temperatures will fall below average - but there is no snow on the horizon, according to the Met Office.

However, as well as a drop in temperatures, it highlighted that there will be an increase in temperatures during parts of November - saying: "Temperatures may initially be below average, but will probably recover closer to average with the onset of more unsettled conditions."

So what has the Met Office said for its long-term forecast? 

Tuesday, November 5 - Tuesday, November 19:

After a potentially settled start to November, with high pressure often in the vicinity of the UK leading to more widely drier conditions and the chance of frost and fog, perhaps slow to clear in places, it is likely this will be increasingly displaced to allow lower pressure to become more dominant with time.

As such, there will be an increasing chance of rain or showers becoming more prevalent towards mid-November.

Temperatures may initially be below average, but will probably recover closer to average with the onset of more unsettled conditions.

What has the Met Office said for over the next seven days in County Durham?

Today: Lingering clouds and rain in the south of the region with plenty of sunshine in the north, gradually extending to all regions throughout the morning. Staying dry with light winds. Maximum temperature 14 °C.

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Tonight: A clear start with low cloud and drizzle developing on western slopes overnight. Further east, clear skies may lead to isolated mist and fog patches forming by dawn. Minimum temperature 3 °C.

Wednesday: Mist and fog lifting away during the morning to see a sunny spells across the region, low cloud perhaps lingering over the Pennines for a time. Staying dry. Maximum temperature 15 °C.

Outlook for Thursday to Saturday: Low cloud and hill fog Thursday morning with increasing cloud and evening rain. Staying cloudy with outbreaks of rain Friday. Likely some brighter spells and showers Saturday. Often breezy.