Roxburgh Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Roxburgh’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in New Zealand.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The climate in Roxburgh is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 18°C in January to a cold 5°C in the coolest month, July. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -3°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Roxburgh by month:
The coldest temperatures are usually recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the hottest temperatures occur near 3 PM, at the peak of the sun's warmth.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
July, the city’s coldest month, sees about 68 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 11 days.
Annual Temperatures in New Zealand Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across New Zealand. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Roxburgh Temperatures Compared World Wide
Roxburgh’s average annual maximum temperature is 12°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 Shanghai, China, the annual average temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild winters.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual temperature is 21°C, expect warmer summers and milder winters.
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 Roxburgh’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Roxburgh climate page.
Current temperature in Roxburgh
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