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Monthly climate in Buxton, England, United Kingdom

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Buxton features a oceanic climate (Cfb). Temperatures typically range between 4 °C (39 °F) and 16 °C (61 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -8 °C (18 °F) or can rise to as high as 32 °C (91 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1112 mm (43.8 inches) and receives 183 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Buxton enjoys an average of 2860 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 7 hours 35 minutes to 16 hours 52 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Buxton, England, United Kingdom §

The warmest months in Buxton are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 14 to 16 °C (58 - 61 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 4 to 5 °C (39 - 41 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Buxton experiences 6 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 34 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Buxton, England, United Kingdom. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 13°C
(56°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 22°C
(73°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 27°C
(82°F)		 32°C
(91°F)		 30°C
(87°F)		 27°C
(80°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 13°C
(55°F)
Mean maximum 11°C
(52°F)		 13°C
(55°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 25°C
(78°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 12°C
(53°F)
Average high 6°C
(43°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 9°C
(49°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 16°C
(62°F)		 13°C
(55°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 7°C
(44°F)
Daily mean 4°C
(39°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 8°C
(46°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 14°C
(58°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 15°C
(60°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 7°C
(44°F)		 5°C
(41°F)
Average low 2°C
(35°F)		 2°C
(36°F)		 3°C
(37°F)		 4°C
(39°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 4°C
(40°F)		 3°C
(37°F)
Mean minimum -3°C
(27°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)		 -2°C
(28°F)		 -1°C
(30°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 6°C
(44°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 4°C
(39°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 -2°C
(29°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)
Minimum -5°C
(23°F)		 -7°C
(20°F)		 -7°C
(20°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)		 -1°C
(30°F)		 6°C
(42°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 2°C
(36°F)		 -2°C
(29°F)		 -4°C
(25°F)		 -8°C
(18°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Buxton, England, United Kingdom §

Buxton usually has the most precipitation in July, August and October, with an average of 17 rainy days and 111 mm (4.4 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Buxton are January, April and May. On average, 68 mm (2.7 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Buxton, England, United Kingdom. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 78 (3.1) 96 (3.8) 100 (3.9) 52 (2.0) 73 (2.9) 99 (3.9) 107 (4.2) 111 (4.4) 91 (3.6) 115 (4.5) 85 (3.4) 105 (4.1)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 12 16 15 10 14 15 18 19 15 16 16 17

Monthly sunshine hours in Buxton, England, United Kingdom §

The sunniest months in Buxton are May, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 12 hours 1 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Buxton: January, November and December receive an average of 2 hours 59 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Buxton, England, United Kingdom. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 75 140 193 302 383 342 384 350 274 213 106 92
Mean daily daylight hours 8h 8m 9h 50m 11h 54m 14h 1m 15h 53m 16h 52m 16h 20m 14h 39m 12h 37m 10h 30m 8h 37m 7h 35m

Solar UV radiation in Buxton, England, United Kingdom §

Buxton 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 Buxton UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Buxton, England, United Kingdom. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 1 2 4 5 7 8 8 7 5 4 2 1

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Buxton, England, United Kingdom

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Buxton. 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 Buxton'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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