Climate Insights for Workington

Cumberland, England, United Kingdom

Hottest
July
18°C peak64°F peak
Coldest
January
4°C low38°F low
Wettest
December
154 mm rain6.1 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Workington is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1,421 mm of precipitation falls per year. Workington receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Workington 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 4°C. Light snow can occur between January and November.The climate in Workington is temperate. The average annual temperature is 50°F and approximately 55.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Workington receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Workington 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 38°F. Light snow can occur between January and November.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 4°FebMax: 7°Average: 6°Min: 4°MarMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 4°AprMax: 11°Average: 8°Min: 5°MayMax: 14°Average: 12°Min: 9°JunMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 12°JulMax: 18°Average: 16°Min: 13°AugMax: 18°Average: 16°Min: 13°SepMax: 16°Average: 14°Min: 12°OctMax: 13°Average: 11°Min: 9°NovMax: 10°Average: 8°Min: 6°DecMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 5°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 44°FAverage: 41°FMin: 38°FFebMax: 45°FAverage: 42°FMin: 39°FMarMax: 47°FAverage: 44°FMin: 40°FAprMax: 51°FAverage: 47°FMin: 42°FMayMax: 58°FAverage: 53°FMin: 48°FJunMax: 62°FAverage: 58°FMin: 53°FJulMax: 64°FAverage: 60°FMin: 56°FAugMax: 64°FAverage: 60°FMin: 56°FSepMax: 61°FAverage: 57°FMin: 53°FOctMax: 55°FAverage: 52°FMin: 49°FNovMax: 49°FAverage: 46°FMin: 43°FDecMax: 46°FAverage: 44°FMin: 41°F
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Min

Workington sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 4°C to 18°C. July 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 4°C and an average of 5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Workington sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 38°F to 64°F. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 64°F with a mean of 60°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 38°F and an average of 41°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 122mmSnow: 4mmFebPrecipitation: 126mmSnow: 4mmMarPrecipitation: 101mmSnow: 2mmAprPrecipitation: 68mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 73mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 97mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 112mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 136mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 139mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 153mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 140mmSnow: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 154mmSnow: 1mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 2inFebPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 2inMarPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 5.4inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 6inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 6.1inSnow (in): 0in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Workington is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,421 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 118 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 154 mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 68 mm. That's 85 mm less than December, 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 November, totalling around 13cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.Workington is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 55.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.6 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 6.1 in of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 2.7 in. That's 3.3 in less than December, 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 November, totalling around 5in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 20km/hFebWind Speed: 23km/hMarWind Speed: 19km/hAprWind Speed: 16km/hMayWind Speed: 15km/hJunWind Speed: 16km/hJulWind Speed: 15km/hAugWind Speed: 17km/hSepWind Speed: 18km/hOctWind Speed: 20km/hNovWind Speed: 19km/hDecWind Speed: 21km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12mphFebWind Speed: 14mphMarWind Speed: 12mphAprWind Speed: 10mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 10mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 11mphSepWind Speed: 11mphOctWind Speed: 13mphNovWind Speed: 12mphDecWind Speed: 13mph
Wind Speed

Workington 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 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 15km/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, 16km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.Workington 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 May, 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, 10mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 12mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Workington 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 Workington 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
4 °C38 °F
7 °C44 °F
20 km/h12 mph
122 mm4.8 in
4 cm2 in
Feb
4 °C39 °F
7 °C45 °F
23 km/h14 mph
126 mm5 in
4 cm2 in
Mar
4 °C40 °F
9 °C47 °F
19 km/h12 mph
101 mm4 in
2 cm1 in
Apr
5 °C42 °F
11 °C51 °F
16 km/h10 mph
68 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
9 °C48 °F
14 °C58 °F
15 km/h9 mph
73 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
12 °C53 °F
17 °C62 °F
16 km/h10 mph
97 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
13 °C56 °F
18 °C64 °F
15 km/h9 mph
112 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
13 °C56 °F
18 °C64 °F
17 km/h11 mph
136 mm5.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C53 °F
16 °C61 °F
18 km/h11 mph
139 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
9 °C49 °F
13 °C55 °F
20 km/h13 mph
153 mm6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
6 °C43 °F
10 °C49 °F
19 km/h12 mph
140 mm5.5 in
1 cm0 in
Dec
5 °C41 °F
8 °C46 °F
21 km/h13 mph
154 mm6.1 in
1 cm0 in