The constant gloom which has left Oxfordshire with virtually no sunshine for over a week is finally set to lift.

Much of the UK has not seen the sun since October 28.

Southern England has seen only 54 minutes of sun this November.

This is because high pressure over the UK is trapping moisture near the surface of the Earth, creating stubborn cloud.High pressure give us little to no wind so there is nothing to move the cloud around or break it up.

This effect is known as 'anticyclonic gloom'.

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However, at night the cloud cover retains heat, preventing the warmer air drawing away from the earth's surface.

And night-time temperatures, so far, have been well above average.

But change is on the way, according to the Met Office.

Today (Saturday, November 9) is forecast to be another dull day with continuous cloud, but weather fronts moving in on Sunday (November 10) will clear the gloom.

Although tomorrow (Sunday, November 9) will remain predominantly cloudy across Oxfordshire it will change to sunny intervals by lunchtime, said the Met Office.

And a new area of high pressure will start to build on Monday, with drier, clearer air, and sunshine for most parts of the UK.

It means there may be cold and frosty nights but conditions will be more normal for the time of year.