Durham Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Durham’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
Visitors to Durham can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 21°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a cold 8°C. At night, expect even cooler temperatures, with lows averaging around 2°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Durham 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 187 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, receives about 64 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 19 days. For more information, please visit our Durham Precipitation page.
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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Durham Temperatures Compared World Wide
Durham’s average annual maximum temperature is 14°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual temperature of 20°C, known for its sunny summers and comfortable winters.
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.
Melbourne, Australia, has a slightly cooler climate, with an average annual temperature of 20°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 Durham’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Durham climate page.
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