Clitheroe Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Clitheroe’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
The climate in Clitheroe is dynamic, ranging widely from chilly in winter to pleasant in summer. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in July to a cold 7°C in the coolest month, February. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 2°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Clitheroe 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. July, the city’s warmest month, experiences 168 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
February, the city’s coldest month, sees about 114 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 16 days. It records 69 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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Clitheroe Temperatures Compared World Wide
Clitheroe’s average annual maximum temperature is 13°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 Toronto, Canada, the average annual temperature is 13°C, with snowy winters and warm summers.
In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual temperature is 18°C, featuring distinct seasons.
Perth, Australia, experiences a Mediterranean climate, with a pleasant average temperature of 25°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 Clitheroe’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Clitheroe climate page.
Current temperature in Clitheroe
