Whitestone Temperature by Month

The average annual maximum temperature in Whitestone, Devon, United Kingdom is 15°C (59°F), with daytime highs ranging from 9°C (48°F) in January to 21°C (70°F) in July. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Whitestone compares to cities worldwide.

With significant temperature fluctuations, Whitestone enjoys distinct seasons year-round. Nighttime lows range from 13°C (55°F) in July to 3°C (37°F) in January.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Whitestone by month:

From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak. July, the warmest month, averages 192 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Whitestone's average annual maximum temperature is 15°C (59°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.

Zermatt, Switzerland averages just 4°C (39°F) annually due to its altitude, with very cold winters and cool summers even at its warmest.

San Francisco, USA averages 19°C (66°F) annually, but with little seasonal variation, summers are often cool and foggy, winters mild.

Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually, known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.

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 Whitestone's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Whitestone climate page.