Wigan Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Wigan’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 weather in Wigan experiences significant differences between warm and cold seasons, with big shifts in temperature. On average, maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C in July to a cold 9°C in February. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 3°C in February.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Wigan by month:
The minimum temperature is commonly observed between 4 AM and 6 AM, with the maximum occurring around 3 PM, when the sun’s strength is at its peak. July, the city’s warmest month, sees 173 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
February, the city’s coldest month, sees about 87 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 14 days. It records 71 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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Wigan Temperatures Compared World Wide
Wigan’s average annual maximum temperature is 14°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 Toronto, Canada, the average annual temperature is 13°C, with snowy winters and warm summers.
In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual temperature is 18°C, featuring distinct seasons.
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 Wigan’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Wigan climate page.
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