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Blackburn Climate by Month

The temperature in Blackburn can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from pleasant to cold. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to chilly in Blackburn. Average daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 8°C during cooler months like February. At night, temperatures typically average around 2°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Blackburn has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1258 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Year-round, Blackburn has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 125 mm, and the driest month, April, with 84 mm, is minimal.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Blackburn. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (37 KM, 23 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Blackburn in the United Kingdom

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Blackburn?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Blackburn?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Blackburn?
    December tops the wettest month list with 125 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Blackburn?
    April is the driest month with 84 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Blackburn?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 217 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Blackburn

    Sat   Dec 14
    8°C | 3°C
    NW 18 km/h
    3.1 mm
    broken clouds and small chance of rain

    broken clouds and small chance of rain

    Sun   Dec 15
    10°C | 8°C
    W 29 km/h
    3.1 mm
    overcast and  chance of rain

    overcast and chance of rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    10°C | 7°C
    W 25 km/h
    1.8 mm
    broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

    broken clouds and chance of slight rain