Somerset Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Somerset’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Australia.
Monthly Temperature Averages
Somerset sees moderate fluctuations in temperatures, making each season distinct yet not extreme. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 21°C in February. In August, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 12°C. At night, minimum temperatures can drop even lower, averaging around 7°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Somerset by month:
The lowest temperatures typically occur between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the peak temperatures are generally observed around 3 PM, coinciding with the sun’s strongest heating effect.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
August, the city’s coldest month, sees about 111 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 13 days.
Annual Temperatures in Australia Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Australia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Somerset Temperatures Compared World Wide
Somerset’s average annual maximum temperature is 16°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 Zermatt, Switzerland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 4°C, with mild summers and very cold winters.
Chicago, USA, has a significant seasonal range, with an average annual temperature of 15°C.
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 Somerset’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Somerset climate page.
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