Climate Insights for Barrow-in-Furness

Westmorland and Furness, England, United Kingdom

Hottest
August
18°C peak64°F peak
Coldest
January
5°C low41°F low
Wettest
December
181 mm rain7.1 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Barrow-in-Furness is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1,618 mm of precipitation falls per year. Barrow-in-Furness receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Barrow-in-Furness 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 5°C. Light snow can occur between January and March.The climate in Barrow-in-Furness is temperate. The average annual temperature is 52°F and approximately 63.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Barrow-in-Furness receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Barrow-in-Furness 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 41°F. Light snow can occur between January and March.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 7°Average: 6°Min: 5°FebMax: 7°Average: 6°Min: 5°MarMax: 8°Average: 7°Min: 6°AprMax: 10°Average: 9°Min: 7°MayMax: 13°Average: 12°Min: 11°JunMax: 16°Average: 15°Min: 13°JulMax: 17°Average: 16°Min: 15°AugMax: 18°Average: 16°Min: 15°SepMax: 16°Average: 15°Min: 14°OctMax: 13°Average: 12°Min: 11°NovMax: 10°Average: 9°Min: 8°DecMax: 8°Average: 7°Min: 6°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 45°FAverage: 43°FMin: 41°FFebMax: 45°FAverage: 43°FMin: 41°FMarMax: 46°FAverage: 44°FMin: 42°FAprMax: 50°FAverage: 47°FMin: 45°FMayMax: 56°FAverage: 53°FMin: 51°FJunMax: 61°FAverage: 58°FMin: 56°FJulMax: 63°FAverage: 61°FMin: 59°FAugMax: 64°FAverage: 62°FMin: 60°FSepMax: 61°FAverage: 59°FMin: 57°FOctMax: 56°FAverage: 54°FMin: 53°FNovMax: 51°FAverage: 49°FMin: 47°FDecMax: 47°FAverage: 45°FMin: 44°F
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Barrow-in-Furness sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 5°C to 18°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 16°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Barrow-in-Furness sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 41°F to 64°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 64°F with a mean of 62°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 41°F and an average of 43°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 143mmSnow: 2mmFebPrecipitation: 135mmSnow: 2mmMarPrecipitation: 116mmSnow: 2mmAprPrecipitation: 68mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 71mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 103mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 128mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 154mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 172mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 175mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 172mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 181mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.6inSnow (in): 1inFebPrecipitation: 5.3inSnow (in): 1inMarPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 6.1inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 6.8inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 6.9inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 6.8inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 7.1inSnow (in): 0in
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Snow (in)

Barrow-in-Furness is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,618 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 135 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 181 mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 68 mm. That's 113 mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and March, totalling around 6cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.Barrow-in-Furness is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 63.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.3 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 7.1 in of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 2.7 in. That's 4.4 in less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and March, totalling around 2in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 27km/hFebWind Speed: 29km/hMarWind Speed: 24km/hAprWind Speed: 21km/hMayWind Speed: 19km/hJunWind Speed: 20km/hJulWind Speed: 20km/hAugWind Speed: 23km/hSepWind Speed: 24km/hOctWind Speed: 27km/hNovWind Speed: 27km/hDecWind Speed: 28km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 17mphFebWind Speed: 18mphMarWind Speed: 15mphAprWind Speed: 13mphMayWind Speed: 12mphJunWind Speed: 13mphJulWind Speed: 13mphAugWind Speed: 14mphSepWind Speed: 15mphOctWind Speed: 17mphNovWind Speed: 17mphDecWind Speed: 17mph
Wind Speed

Barrow-in-Furness is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/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 29km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/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 28km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 26km/h in autumn.Barrow-in-Furness is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 15mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 18mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 12mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6mph 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 17mph in winter, 13mph in spring, 13mph in summer, 16mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Barrow-in-Furness 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 Barrow-in-Furness 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
5 °C41 °F
7 °C45 °F
27 km/h17 mph
143 mm5.6 in
2 cm1 in
Feb
5 °C41 °F
7 °C45 °F
29 km/h18 mph
135 mm5.3 in
2 cm1 in
Mar
6 °C42 °F
8 °C46 °F
24 km/h15 mph
116 mm4.6 in
2 cm1 in
Apr
7 °C45 °F
10 °C50 °F
21 km/h13 mph
68 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
11 °C51 °F
13 °C56 °F
19 km/h12 mph
71 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
13 °C56 °F
16 °C61 °F
20 km/h13 mph
103 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
15 °C59 °F
17 °C63 °F
20 km/h13 mph
128 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
15 °C60 °F
18 °C64 °F
23 km/h14 mph
154 mm6.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
14 °C57 °F
16 °C61 °F
24 km/h15 mph
172 mm6.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
11 °C53 °F
13 °C56 °F
27 km/h17 mph
175 mm6.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
8 °C47 °F
10 °C51 °F
27 km/h17 mph
172 mm6.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
6 °C44 °F
8 °C47 °F
28 km/h17 mph
181 mm7.1 in
0 cm0 in