Climate Insights for Wheyrigg
Cumberland, England, United Kingdom
Climate Overview
The climate in Wheyrigg is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1,297 mm of precipitation falls per year. Wheyrigg receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Wheyrigg 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 Wheyrigg is cool. The average annual temperature is 49°F and approximately 51.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Wheyrigg receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Wheyrigg 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
Wheyrigg sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°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 2°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.Wheyrigg sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 36°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 36°F and an average of 40°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Wheyrigg is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,297 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 108 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 132 mm of rainfall. December and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 70 mm. That's 62 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. January is the snowiest month with approximately 8cm.Wheyrigg is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 51.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.3 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 5.2 in of rainfall. December and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 2.8 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 10in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 3in.
Wind
Wheyrigg is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/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, 13km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.Wheyrigg 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 7mph, 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 10mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Wheyrigg 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 Wheyrigg 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.