Climate Insights for West Thirston

Northumberland, North East, England, United Kingdom

Hottest
July
18°C peak65°F peak
Coldest
January
3°C low37°F low
Wettest
October
92 mm rain3.6 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in West Thirston is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 827 mm of precipitation falls per year. West Thirston receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. West Thirston 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 West Thirston is cool. The average annual temperature is 49°F and approximately 32.6 in of precipitation falls per year. West Thirston receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. West Thirston 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

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 6°Average: 5°Min: 3°FebMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 3°MarMax: 9°Average: 6°Min: 4°AprMax: 10°Average: 7°Min: 4°MayMax: 14°Average: 11°Min: 8°JunMax: 16°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: 11°Min: 8°NovMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 5°DecMax: 7°Average: 6°Min: 4°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 44°FAverage: 40°FMin: 37°FFebMax: 45°FAverage: 42°FMin: 38°FMarMax: 48°FAverage: 43°FMin: 39°FAprMax: 51°FAverage: 45°FMin: 40°FMayMax: 57°FAverage: 52°FMin: 46°FJunMax: 61°FAverage: 56°FMin: 51°FJulMax: 65°FAverage: 60°FMin: 54°FAugMax: 64°FAverage: 59°FMin: 54°FSepMax: 61°FAverage: 56°FMin: 51°FOctMax: 55°FAverage: 51°FMin: 47°FNovMax: 48°FAverage: 45°FMin: 41°FDecMax: 45°FAverage: 42°FMin: 39°F
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West Thirston sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 3°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 3°C and an average of 5°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 3°C shift in average temperatures.West Thirston sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 37°F to 65°F. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 65°F with a mean of 60°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 April and May, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 6mmFebPrecipitation: 66mmSnow: 9mmMarPrecipitation: 62mmSnow: 5mmAprPrecipitation: 45mmSnow: 2mmMayPrecipitation: 47mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 66mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 87mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 71mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 64mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 92mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 79mmSnow: 3mmDecPrecipitation: 77mmSnow: 2mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 2inFebPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 3inMarPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 2inAprPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 1in
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West Thirston is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 827 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 69 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 92 mm of rainfall. July and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 45 mm. That's 47 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 25cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 9cm.West Thirston is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 32.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.7 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 3.6 in of rainfall. July and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 1.8 in. That's 1.9 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 10in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 3in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 20km/hFebWind Speed: 21km/hMarWind Speed: 18km/hAprWind Speed: 16km/hMayWind Speed: 14km/hJunWind Speed: 15km/hJulWind Speed: 14km/hAugWind Speed: 15km/hSepWind Speed: 16km/hOctWind Speed: 19km/hNovWind Speed: 19km/hDecWind Speed: 20km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13mphFebWind Speed: 13mphMarWind Speed: 11mphAprWind Speed: 10mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 10mphOctWind Speed: 12mphNovWind Speed: 12mphDecWind Speed: 12mph
Wind Speed

West Thirston is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/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 21km/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 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 20km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.West Thirston 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 13mph, 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 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 13mph in winter, 10mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan5°40°F
Feb5°42°F
Mar6°43°F
Apr7°45°F
May11°52°F
Jun14°56°F
Jul15°60°F
Aug15°59°F
Sep13°56°F
Oct11°51°F
Nov7°45°F
Dec6°42°F

The best time to visit West Thirston is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 79 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 West Thirston is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 59°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.1 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 West Thirston 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 West Thirston 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
3 °C37 °F
6 °C44 °F
20 km/h13 mph
69 mm2.7 in
6 cm2 in
Feb
3 °C38 °F
7 °C45 °F
21 km/h13 mph
66 mm2.6 in
9 cm3 in
Mar
4 °C39 °F
9 °C48 °F
18 km/h11 mph
62 mm2.4 in
5 cm2 in
Apr
4 °C40 °F
10 °C51 °F
16 km/h10 mph
45 mm1.8 in
2 cm1 in
May
8 °C46 °F
14 °C57 °F
14 km/h9 mph
47 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
11 °C51 °F
16 °C61 °F
15 km/h9 mph
66 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C54 °F
18 °C65 °F
14 km/h9 mph
87 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C54 °F
18 °C64 °F
15 km/h9 mph
71 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C51 °F
16 °C61 °F
16 km/h10 mph
64 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
8 °C47 °F
13 °C55 °F
19 km/h12 mph
92 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
5 °C41 °F
9 °C48 °F
19 km/h12 mph
79 mm3.1 in
3 cm1 in
Dec
4 °C39 °F
7 °C45 °F
20 km/h12 mph
77 mm3 in
2 cm1 in