Blackpool has, like all of the UK, a temperate maritime climate according to the Köppen climate classification system, translating to a limited annual temperature range, rainfall throughout the year, and high wind levels.
The absolute maximum temperature recorded at Blackpool was 33.7 °C (92.7 °F) during July 1976. The highest temperature to occur in recent years is 33.2 °C (91.8 °F) during July 2006. In a more normal summer, the warmest day will likely average 28.1 °C (82.6 °F), with slightly fewer than 5 days a year attaining a temperature of 25.1 °C (77.2 °F) or above.
The absolute minimum temperature stands at −15.1 °C (4.8 °F), recorded during December 1981. The lowest temperature to occur in recent years is −11.9 °C (10.6 °F) during December 2010. In a more normal winter, the coldest night averages −7.6 °C (18.3 °F)......Wikipedia
Climate data for Blackpool 10m asl, 1971–2000, extremes 1960– |
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Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Year |
Record high °C (°F) |
14.3 |
15.6 |
19.1 |
24.0 |
26.8 |
31.3 |
33.7 |
32.2 |
26.8 |
23.7 |
16.8 |
14.2 |
33.7 |
Average high °C (°F) |
6.8 |
7.1 |
9.1 |
11.6 |
15.2 |
17.3 |
19.4 |
19.4 |
17.0 |
13.7 |
9.8 |
7.6 |
12.9 |
Average low °C (°F) |
1.7 |
1.6 |
3.1 |
4.2 |
6.9 |
10.0 |
12.4 |
12.3 |
10.2 |
7.3 |
4.3 |
2.5 |
6.4 |
Record low °C (°F) |
−11.3 |
−13.2 |
−9.7 |
−6.1 |
−1.9 |
−1.0 |
3.3 |
1.9 |
−0.7 |
−4.3 |
−7.0 |
−15.1 |
−15.1 |
Precipitation mm (inches) |
81.1 |
58.7 |
68.3 |
48.9 |
49.0 |
59.8 |
59.5 |
73.4 |
82.5 |
97.9 |
94.0 |
98.3 |
871.4 |
Mean monthly sunshine hours |
52.4 |
70.9 |
106.3 |
160.8 |
215.1 |
204.0 |
201.2 |
182.3 |
139.8 |
100.4 |
63.3 |
43.7 |
1,540.3 |