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Shaftesbury Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

On this page, we’ll explore Shaftesbury’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 Shaftesbury is dynamic, ranging widely from chilly in winter to comfortable in summer. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 22°C in July to a chilly 9°C in the coolest month, February. 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 Shaftesbury by month:

The lowest temperatures typically occur between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the peak temperatures are generally observed around 3 PM, when the sun's heating is most intense. July, the city’s warmest month, enjoys 225 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

February, the city’s coldest month, sees about 65 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 14 days. It records 76 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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Annual average
temperature: 15°C

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Legend very warm warm pleasant moderate cold very cold
Very warm means maximum temperatures above 32°C. Warm: 25°C to 32°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 25°C Moderate: 10°C to 18°C. Cold: 5°C to 10°C. Very cold: lower than 5°C

Shaftesbury Temperatures Compared World Wide

Shaftesbury’s average annual maximum temperature is 15°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual temperature is around 21°C, resulting in warm summers and mild winters throughout the year.

In contrast, in Oslo, Norway, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.

Chicago, USA, has a significant seasonal range, with an average annual temperature of 15°C.

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 Shaftesbury’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Shaftesbury climate page.


Current temperature in Shaftesbury

Sunday
23 Feb
Rain
Rain
10°C
11 mm
Monday
24 Feb
Light rain showers
Light rain showers
11°C
2.7 mm
Tuesday
25 Feb
Clear sky
Clear sky
9°C
0 mm

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