Stamford Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

On this page, we’ll explore Stamford’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

With significant temperature fluctuations, Stamford enjoys distinct seasons year-round. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 8°C during cooler months like January. At night, minimum temperatures typically average around 2°C during these months.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Stamford 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. July, the city’s warmest month, enjoys 207 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

January, the city’s coldest month, sees about 54 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 17 days. It records 65 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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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

Stamford Temperatures Compared World Wide

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

Seville, Spain, stands out with its warm Mediterranean climate and an average annual temperature of 23°C.

Meanwhile, Queenstown, New Zealand, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.

Osaka, Japan, offers a similar climate to Tokyo, with an average annual temperature of 22°C.

In Brisbane, Australia, the average annual temperature is 26°C, making it warmer than Sydney.

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