Dunedin (FL) Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Dunedin’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 States of America.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The climate in Dunedin is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 20°C. At night, expect even cooler temperatures, with lows averaging around 11°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Dunedin 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 247 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, receives about 71 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 8 days. For more information, please visit our Dunedin Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in the United States of America Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across the United States of America. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Dunedin Temperatures Compared World Wide
Dunedin’s average annual maximum temperature is 27°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.
Meanwhile, Queenstown, New Zealand, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Beijing, China, experiences more extreme temperature shifts, but still averaging 20°C annually.
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 Dunedin’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Dunedin climate page.
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