Carrum Downs Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Carrum Downs’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Australia.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The climate in Carrum Downs is dynamic, ranging widely from moderate in winter to comfortable in summer. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a warm 26°C in February to a mild 14°C in the coolest month, July. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 7°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Carrum Downs by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest. February, the city’s warmest month receives 227 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
July, the city’s coldest month, sees about 64 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 11 days. It records 140 hours of sunshine of sunshine.
Annual Temperatures in Australia Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Australia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Carrum Downs Temperatures Compared World Wide
Carrum Downs’s average annual maximum temperature is 20°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild, rainy winters.
In contrast, in Oslo, Norway, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild winters.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual temperature is 21°C, expect warmer summers and milder winters.
How does the temperature feel?
Humidity is an essential factor in how you experience temperature. When a warm period is accompanied by high humidity, it results in a higher perceived temperature. This is especially true when temperatures exceed 25°C, as it can cause greater discomfort.
In Carrum Downs, during the coolest month, July, you will experience 63% humidity, which is considered high. This is accompanied by an average maximum temperature of 14°C. In the warmest month, February, the humidity is 45% combined with an average maximum temperature of 26°C, which creates a moderate-feel temperature. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
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.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Carrum Downs’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Carrum Downs climate page.
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