Castlerock Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Castlerock’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
Castlerock experiences balanced seasonal shifts, with noticeable but moderate temperature variations. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 17°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 9°C during cooler months like February. At night, minimum temperatures typically average around 5°C during these months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Castlerock by month:
Typically, the coolest time of day is between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the hottest time occurs around 3 PM, when the sun’s heating effect is strongest. August, the city’s warmest month, experiences 140 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
February, the city’s coldest month, sees about 112 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 18 days. It records 74 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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Castlerock Temperatures Compared World Wide
Castlerock’s average annual maximum temperature is 13°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, stands out with its warm Mediterranean climate and an average annual temperature of 23°C.
Glasgow, Scotland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 13°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, is mild, with an average annual temperature of 19°C and minimal seasonal variation.
Melbourne, Australia, has a slightly cooler climate, with an average annual temperature of 20°C.
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 Castlerock’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Castlerock climate page.
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