Bury Saint Edmunds Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Bury Saint Edmunds’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in the United Kingdom.
Monthly Temperature Averages
Visitors to Bury Saint Edmunds can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a warm 23°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a cold 8°C. At night, expect even cooler temperatures, with lows averaging around 2°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Bury Saint Edmunds by month:
The lowest temperatures typically occur between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the peak temperatures are generally observed around 3 PM, when the sun's heating is most intense. July, the city’s warmest month, enjoys 188 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, sees about 56 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 18 days. It records 58 hours of sunshine of sunshine.
Annual Temperatures in the United Kingdom Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across the United Kingdom. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Bury Saint Edmunds Temperatures Compared World Wide
Bury Saint Edmunds’s average annual maximum temperature is 15°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, experiences an average annual temperature of 23°C, with hot summers and mild winters typical of a Mediterranean climate.
In contrast, in Zermatt, Switzerland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 4°C, with mild summers and very cold winters.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with an average annual temperature of 23°C, featuring hot summers and mild winters.
In Brisbane, Australia, the average annual temperature is 26°C, making it warmer than Sydney.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Sea vs. Land Temperatures
The influence of nearby oceans or large water bodies significantly affects local temperatures:
- Ocean Influence: Coastal regions tend to have more stable temperatures, as large bodies of water absorb and release heat slowly. This often results in milder winters and cooler summers compared to inland areas.
- Continental Climates: Landmasses well away from large bodies of water tend to show greater extremes in temperature, having hotter summers and colder winters because of the absence of water as a moderating influence.
For more detailed information about Bury Saint Edmunds’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Bury Saint Edmunds climate page.
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