Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Distington features a oceanic climate (Cfb). Temperatures typically range between 5 °C (42 °F) and 15 °C (60 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -4 °C (25 °F) or can rise to as high as 25 °C (78 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1684 mm (66.3 inches) and receives 207 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Distington enjoys an average of 3081 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 7 hours 22 minutes to 17 hours 7 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Distington are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 14 to 15 °C (57 - 60 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and March, when daily mean temperatures range from 5 to 6 °C (42 - 43 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Distington experiences 0 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 6 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 12°C (53°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
| Mean maximum | 10°C (50°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
12°C (53°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
22°C (73°F) |
21°C (69°F) |
20°C (67°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
| Average high | 7°C (44°F) |
7°C (44°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
10°C (49°F) |
7°C (46°F) |
| Daily mean | 5°C (42°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
11°C (51°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
| Average low | 4°C (39°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
12°C (53°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
12°C (53°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
6°C (44°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
| Mean minimum | -0°C (32°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
0°C (32°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
1°C (35°F) |
-0°C (32°F) |
| Minimum | -3°C (26°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
-0°C (32°F) |
-2°C (28°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Distington, England, United Kingdom with other places around the world.
Distington usually has the most precipitation in August, October and December, with an average of 21 rainy days and 192 mm (7.6 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Distington are January, April and May. On average, 81 mm (3.2 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 116 (4.6) | 171 (6.7) | 140 (5.5) | 53 (2.1) | 73 (2.9) | 118 (4.6) | 117 (4.6) | 177 (7.0) | 155 (6.1) | 220 (8.7) | 165 (6.5) | 180 (7.1) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 15 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 20 |
The sunniest months in Distington are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 13 hours 6 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Distington: January, November and December receive an average of 3 hours 5 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 79 | 148 | 211 | 341 | 408 | 391 | 406 | 360 | 298 | 230 | 114 | 91 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 7h 56m | 9h 44m | 11h 54m | 14h 7m | 16h 4m | 17h 7m | 16h 34m | 14h 47m | 12h 38m | 10h 26m | 8h 27m | 7h 22m |
Distington experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, June and July, 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 Distington UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Distington. 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 Distington'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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