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Its usually not more than a few degrees below. We're right in the path of the gulf stream. But if you head inland you get pockets of extreme cold. Not far from my house is a valley that has a frozen lake (read: heat sink) a ountain blocking any winter sun, and being a valley the cold air runs off the peaks and collects. Riding into the valley the temp drops a full 10C.
I have 3 previously broken fingers in my right hand. These freeze very quickly. They got cold on a fast decent 45mins from home. I should have known I was in trouble when the pain disappeared 10mins from home. The pain of a defrosting fingers is really quite something. On the plus side, I'd never been able to use them for delicate stuff since the breaks anyway. So the permenant damage hasnt really effected me.
UK winters can be horrible. I havent forgotten my wet and windy manchester winters. Seem to cool to the bones.