Climate Insights for Applethwaite

Cumberland, England, United Kingdom

Hottest
July
18°C peak64°F peak
Coldest
January
2°C low36°F low
Wettest
December
163 mm rain6.4 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Applethwaite is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1,553 mm of precipitation falls per year. Applethwaite receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Applethwaite is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Applethwaite is cool. The average annual temperature is 49°F and approximately 61.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Applethwaite receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Applethwaite is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 36°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 2°FebMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 3°MarMax: 9°Average: 6°Min: 3°AprMax: 11°Average: 8°Min: 4°MayMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 7°JunMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 11°JulMax: 18°Average: 15°Min: 12°AugMax: 18°Average: 15°Min: 12°SepMax: 16°Average: 13°Min: 10°OctMax: 13°Average: 10°Min: 8°NovMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 5°DecMax: 7°Average: 6°Min: 4°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 43°FAverage: 40°FMin: 36°FFebMax: 45°FAverage: 41°FMin: 37°FMarMax: 48°FAverage: 43°FMin: 38°FAprMax: 52°FAverage: 46°FMin: 39°FMayMax: 59°FAverage: 52°FMin: 45°FJunMax: 63°FAverage: 57°FMin: 51°FJulMax: 64°FAverage: 59°FMin: 54°FAugMax: 64°FAverage: 59°FMin: 54°FSepMax: 60°FAverage: 56°FMin: 50°FOctMax: 55°FAverage: 51°FMin: 46°FNovMax: 48°FAverage: 44°FMin: 40°FDecMax: 45°FAverage: 42°FMin: 39°F
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Min

Applethwaite sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 18°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 15°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Applethwaite sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 36°F to 64°F. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 64°F with a mean of 59°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 36°F and an average of 40°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 10°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 138mmSnow: 11mmFebPrecipitation: 142mmSnow: 8mmMarPrecipitation: 114mmSnow: 6mmAprPrecipitation: 79mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 79mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 108mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 121mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 148mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 156mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 159mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 147mmSnow: 3mmDecPrecipitation: 163mmSnow: 3mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.4inSnow (in): 4inFebPrecipitation: 5.6inSnow (in): 3inMarPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 2inAprPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 5.8inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 6.1inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 6.2inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 5.8inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 6.4inSnow (in): 1in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Applethwaite is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,553 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 129 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 163 mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 79 mm. That's 84 mm less than December, 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 December, totalling around 31cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 11cm.Applethwaite is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 61.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.1 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 6.4 in of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 3.1 in. That's 3.3 in less than December, 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 December, totalling around 12in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 4in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 16km/hFebWind Speed: 19km/hMarWind Speed: 15km/hAprWind Speed: 13km/hMayWind Speed: 12km/hJunWind Speed: 13km/hJulWind Speed: 12km/hAugWind Speed: 14km/hSepWind Speed: 14km/hOctWind Speed: 16km/hNovWind Speed: 16km/hDecWind Speed: 17km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10mphFebWind Speed: 12mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 10mphNovWind Speed: 10mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
Wind Speed

Applethwaite is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 12km/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 17km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.Applethwaite is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 12mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph 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 11mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 10mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Applethwaite 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 Applethwaite 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
2 °C36 °F
6 °C43 °F
16 km/h10 mph
138 mm5.4 in
11 cm4 in
Feb
3 °C37 °F
7 °C45 °F
19 km/h12 mph
142 mm5.6 in
8 cm3 in
Mar
3 °C38 °F
9 °C48 °F
15 km/h10 mph
114 mm4.5 in
6 cm2 in
Apr
4 °C39 °F
11 °C52 °F
13 km/h8 mph
79 mm3.1 in
1 cm0 in
May
7 °C45 °F
15 °C59 °F
12 km/h8 mph
79 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
11 °C51 °F
17 °C63 °F
13 km/h8 mph
108 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C54 °F
18 °C64 °F
12 km/h8 mph
121 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C54 °F
18 °C64 °F
14 km/h9 mph
148 mm5.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C50 °F
16 °C60 °F
14 km/h9 mph
156 mm6.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
8 °C46 °F
13 °C55 °F
16 km/h10 mph
159 mm6.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
5 °C40 °F
9 °C48 °F
16 km/h10 mph
147 mm5.8 in
3 cm1 in
Dec
4 °C39 °F
7 °C45 °F
17 km/h10 mph
163 mm6.4 in
3 cm1 in