Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Burford features a oceanic climate (Cfb). Temperatures typically range between 5 °C (41 °F) and 18 °C (64 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -8 °C (17 °F) or can rise to as high as 34 °C (93 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 832 mm (32.7 inches) and receives 145 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Burford enjoys an average of 3001 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 7 hours 51 minutes to 16 hours 34 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Burford are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 16 to 18 °C (60 - 64 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 5 to 6 °C (41 - 43 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Burford experiences 12 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 29 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Maximum | 14°C (57°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
26°C (78°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
Mean maximum | 12°C (54°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
30°C (85°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
Average high | 7°C (45°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
21°C (69°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
Daily mean | 5°C (41°F) |
6°C (42°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
16°C (60°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
7°C (46°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
Average low | 2°C (36°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
5°C (40°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
Mean minimum | -3°C (26°F) |
-3°C (26°F) |
-2°C (30°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
7°C (44°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
Minimum | -4°C (24°F) |
-8°C (17°F) |
-6°C (21°F) |
-4°C (26°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
-6°C (21°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Burford, England, United Kingdom with other places around the world.
Burford usually has the most precipitation in June, October and December, with an average of 13 rainy days and 87 mm (3.4 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Burford are January, February and April. On average, 52 mm (2.1 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Average precipitation mm (inches) | 54 (2.1) | 59 (2.3) | 69 (2.7) | 44 (1.7) | 76 (3.0) | 77 (3.0) | 70 (2.7) | 76 (3.0) | 60 (2.4) | 96 (3.8) | 64 (2.5) | 88 (3.5) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 10 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 16 |
The sunniest months in Burford are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 12 hours 24 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Burford: January, November and December receive an average of 3 hours 45 minutes of sunshine daily.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean monthly sunshine hours | 95 | 143 | 195 | 310 | 382 | 369 | 389 | 348 | 284 | 232 | 139 | 110 |
Mean daily daylight hours | 8h 22m | 9h 57m | 11h 55m | 13h 55m | 15h 40m | 16h 34m | 16h 5m | 14h 31m | 12h 35m | 10h 36m | 8h 48m | 7h 51m |
Burford experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 7 - 8, which corresponds to the High / Very High category of sun exposure. January, February and December are in the Low exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 2. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Burford UV Index data.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UV Index (month maximum) | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Burford. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Burford's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
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