Climate Insights for Bacup

Lancashire, England, United Kingdom

Hottest
July
19°C peak66°F peak
Coldest
January
1°C low34°F low
Wettest
October
128 mm rain5.1 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Bacup is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1,283 mm of precipitation falls per year. Bacup receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bacup 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 1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Bacup is cool. The average annual temperature is 49°F and approximately 50.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Bacup receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bacup 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 34°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 1°FebMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 2°MarMax: 9°Average: 6°Min: 3°AprMax: 12°Average: 8°Min: 3°MayMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 7°JunMax: 18°Average: 14°Min: 10°JulMax: 19°Average: 15°Min: 12°AugMax: 18°Average: 15°Min: 11°SepMax: 16°Average: 13°Min: 9°OctMax: 13°Average: 10°Min: 7°NovMax: 9°Average: 6°Min: 4°DecMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 3°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 43°FAverage: 39°FMin: 34°FFebMax: 45°FAverage: 40°FMin: 36°FMarMax: 48°FAverage: 42°FMin: 37°FAprMax: 53°FAverage: 46°FMin: 38°FMayMax: 60°FAverage: 52°FMin: 44°FJunMax: 64°FAverage: 57°FMin: 50°FJulMax: 66°FAverage: 60°FMin: 53°FAugMax: 65°FAverage: 59°FMin: 53°FSepMax: 61°FAverage: 55°FMin: 49°FOctMax: 55°FAverage: 50°FMin: 45°FNovMax: 48°FAverage: 43°FMin: 39°FDecMax: 45°FAverage: 41°FMin: 37°F
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Bacup sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 1°C to 19°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 15°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Bacup sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 34°F to 66°F. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 66°F with a mean of 60°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 34°F and an average of 39°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 117mmSnow: 13mmFebPrecipitation: 119mmSnow: 10mmMarPrecipitation: 108mmSnow: 10mmAprPrecipitation: 67mmSnow: 2mmMayPrecipitation: 74mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 106mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 116mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 105mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 114mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 128mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 103mmSnow: 4mmDecPrecipitation: 125mmSnow: 6mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 5inFebPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 4inMarPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 4inAprPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 2inDecPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 2in
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Snow (in)

Bacup is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,283 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 107 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 128 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 67 mm. That's 61 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 45cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 13cm.Bacup is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 50.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.2 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 5 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 2.6 in. That's 2.4 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 18in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 5in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 15km/hFebWind Speed: 18km/hMarWind Speed: 16km/hAprWind Speed: 14km/hMayWind Speed: 13km/hJunWind Speed: 13km/hJulWind Speed: 13km/hAugWind Speed: 14km/hSepWind Speed: 14km/hOctWind Speed: 15km/hNovWind Speed: 15km/hDecWind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10mphFebWind Speed: 11mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 10mphNovWind Speed: 9mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
Wind Speed

Bacup 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 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/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 16km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.Bacup 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 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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 3mph 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 10mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bacup 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 Bacup 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
1 °C34 °F
6 °C43 °F
15 km/h10 mph
117 mm4.6 in
13 cm5 in
Feb
2 °C36 °F
7 °C45 °F
18 km/h11 mph
119 mm4.7 in
10 cm4 in
Mar
3 °C37 °F
9 °C48 °F
16 km/h10 mph
108 mm4.2 in
10 cm4 in
Apr
3 °C38 °F
12 °C53 °F
14 km/h9 mph
67 mm2.7 in
2 cm1 in
May
7 °C44 °F
15 °C60 °F
13 km/h8 mph
74 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
10 °C50 °F
18 °C64 °F
13 km/h8 mph
106 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C53 °F
19 °C66 °F
13 km/h8 mph
116 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C53 °F
18 °C65 °F
14 km/h8 mph
105 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C49 °F
16 °C61 °F
14 km/h9 mph
114 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
7 °C45 °F
13 °C55 °F
15 km/h10 mph
128 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
4 °C39 °F
9 °C48 °F
15 km/h9 mph
103 mm4.1 in
4 cm2 in
Dec
3 °C37 °F
7 °C45 °F
16 km/h10 mph
125 mm4.9 in
6 cm2 in