Climate Insights for Appleton le Street
North Yorkshire, York and North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Climate Overview
The climate in Appleton le Street is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 865 mm of precipitation falls per year. Appleton le Street receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Appleton le Street 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 3°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Appleton le Street is cool. The average annual temperature is 50°F and approximately 34.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Appleton le Street receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Appleton le Street 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 37°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Appleton le Street sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 3°C to 19°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 16°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°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 October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Appleton le Street sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 37°F to 66°F. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 66°F with a mean of 61°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 37°F and an average of 40°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Appleton le Street is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 865 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 72 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 89 mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 50 mm. That's 38 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 December, totalling around 19cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.Appleton le Street is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 34.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 3.5 in of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 2 in. That's 1.5 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 December, totalling around 7in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.
Wind
Appleton le Street is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/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 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/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 21km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.Appleton le Street is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 9mph, 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 13mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 12mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Appleton le Street is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 72 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 3°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Appleton le Street is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.8 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 37°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Appleton le Street 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 Appleton le Street 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.