Leigh upon Mendip Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Leigh upon Mendip’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
In Leigh upon Mendip, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 22°C in July to a chilly 9°C in February. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 3°C in February.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Leigh upon Mendip 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. July, the city’s warmest month receives 219 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
February, the city’s coldest month, sees about 70 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 14 days. It records 75 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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Leigh upon Mendip Temperatures Compared World Wide
Leigh upon Mendip’s average annual maximum temperature is 15°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 Zermatt, Switzerland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 4°C, with mild summers and very cold winters.
In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual temperature is 18°C, featuring distinct seasons.
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 Leigh upon Mendip’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Leigh upon Mendip climate page.
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