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Pennal in Gwynedd, United Kingdom sees significant seasonal temperature differences, with daytime highs between 8°C (46°F) in January and 19°C (66°F) in July, averaging 14°C (57°F) annually. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
The climate in Pennal is dynamic, ranging widely from chilly in winter to pleasant in summer. Nights are significantly colder, with lows dropping from 12°C (54°F) in July to 3°C (37°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Pennal by month:
Daily lows are most common between 4 AM and 6 AM. By 3 PM temperatures reach their daily high, driven by peak solar heating. July, the warmest month of the year, receives 155 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
The map below shows the annual temperature across the United Kingdom. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
Pennal's average annual maximum temperature is 14°C (57°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually, warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.
Glasgow, Scotland averages 13°C (55°F) a year, mild but often grey, with cold winters and rarely hot summers.
New York City, USA averages 17°C (63°F) a year, with hot humid summers and cold winters that bring regular snowfall.
Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Pennal's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Pennal climate page.
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