Climate Insights for Alderton

Suffolk, England, United Kingdom

Hottest
August
20°C peak69°F peak
Coldest
January
4°C low39°F low
Wettest
October
81 mm rain3.2 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Alderton is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 698 mm of precipitation falls per year. Alderton receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alderton is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 4°C. Light snow can occur between January and March.The climate in Alderton is temperate. The average annual temperature is 53°F and approximately 27.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Alderton receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alderton is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 39°F. Light snow can occur between January and March.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 7°Average: 6°Min: 4°FebMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 5°MarMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 6°AprMax: 11°Average: 9°Min: 7°MayMax: 14°Average: 12°Min: 10°JunMax: 18°Average: 16°Min: 13°JulMax: 20°Average: 18°Min: 15°AugMax: 20°Average: 18°Min: 16°SepMax: 18°Average: 16°Min: 14°OctMax: 15°Average: 13°Min: 11°NovMax: 11°Average: 9°Min: 8°DecMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 6°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 45°FAverage: 42°FMin: 39°FFebMax: 46°FAverage: 44°FMin: 41°FMarMax: 48°FAverage: 45°FMin: 42°FAprMax: 51°FAverage: 48°FMin: 45°FMayMax: 57°FAverage: 54°FMin: 50°FJunMax: 64°FAverage: 60°FMin: 56°FJulMax: 68°FAverage: 64°FMin: 60°FAugMax: 69°FAverage: 65°FMin: 61°FSepMax: 65°FAverage: 61°FMin: 58°FOctMax: 59°FAverage: 56°FMin: 53°FNovMax: 52°FAverage: 49°FMin: 46°FDecMax: 48°FAverage: 45°FMin: 43°F
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Alderton sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 4°C to 20°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 18°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Alderton sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 39°F to 69°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 69°F with a mean of 65°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 39°F and an average of 42°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 59mmSnow: 2mmFebPrecipitation: 54mmSnow: 3mmMarPrecipitation: 50mmSnow: 2mmAprPrecipitation: 37mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 44mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 53mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 58mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 59mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 59mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 81mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 72mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 73mmSnow: 1mm
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0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 1inFebPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 1inMarPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0in
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Alderton is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 698 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 58 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 81 mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 37 mm. That's 44 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and March, totalling around 8cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.Alderton is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 27.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.3 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 3.2 in of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 1.5 in. That's 1.7 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and March, totalling around 3in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 24km/hFebWind Speed: 25km/hMarWind Speed: 22km/hAprWind Speed: 20km/hMayWind Speed: 18km/hJunWind Speed: 19km/hJulWind Speed: 18km/hAugWind Speed: 19km/hSepWind Speed: 21km/hOctWind Speed: 23km/hNovWind Speed: 24km/hDecWind Speed: 25km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 15mphFebWind Speed: 16mphMarWind Speed: 14mphAprWind Speed: 12mphMayWind Speed: 11mphJunWind Speed: 12mphJulWind Speed: 11mphAugWind Speed: 12mphSepWind Speed: 13mphOctWind Speed: 14mphNovWind Speed: 15mphDecWind Speed: 15mph
Wind Speed

Alderton is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 25km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 23km/h in autumn.Alderton is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 13mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 16mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 11mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 15mph in winter, 13mph in spring, 11mph in summer, 14mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan6°42°F
Feb6°44°F
Mar7°45°F
Apr9°48°F
May12°54°F
Jun16°60°F
Jul18°64°F
Aug18°65°F
Sep16°61°F
Oct13°56°F
Nov9°49°F
Dec7°45°F

The best time to visit Alderton is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 57 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 4°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Alderton is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.2 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 39°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alderton based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alderton based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
4 °C39 °F
7 °C45 °F
24 km/h15 mph
59 mm2.3 in
2 cm1 in
Feb
5 °C41 °F
8 °C46 °F
25 km/h16 mph
54 mm2.1 in
3 cm1 in
Mar
6 °C42 °F
9 °C48 °F
22 km/h14 mph
50 mm2 in
2 cm1 in
Apr
7 °C45 °F
11 °C51 °F
20 km/h12 mph
37 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
10 °C50 °F
14 °C57 °F
18 km/h11 mph
44 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
13 °C56 °F
18 °C64 °F
19 km/h12 mph
53 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
15 °C60 °F
20 °C68 °F
18 km/h11 mph
58 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
16 °C61 °F
20 °C69 °F
19 km/h12 mph
59 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
14 °C58 °F
18 °C65 °F
21 km/h13 mph
59 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
11 °C53 °F
15 °C59 °F
23 km/h14 mph
81 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
8 °C46 °F
11 °C52 °F
24 km/h15 mph
72 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
6 °C43 °F
9 °C48 °F
25 km/h15 mph
73 mm2.9 in
1 cm0 in