The climate of Penzance
The current climate in Penzance features temperatures ranging from a high of 19°C to a low of 10°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 15°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 5°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Penzance, England.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Penzance in recent years was 29°C in August 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -2°C in February 2018.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Penzance gets 1144 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1,3 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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The best time to visit Penzance for mild to warm weather is May up to October. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Penzance.
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Climate Table of Penzance
The climate table of Penzance shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 11 |
Temp. min (°C) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 123 | 101 | 93 | 65 | 48 | 78 | 61 | 75 | 78 | 101 | 197 | 124 |
Snow (cm) | 0 | 0,4 | 0,7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,2 | 0 |
UV Index | 2 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Penzance, England. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Penzance
Yearly Temperature in Penzance
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Penzance, England. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Penzance
Total Yearly Precipitation in Penzance
Average Snowfall per Month in Penzance
Total Yearly Snowfall in Penzance
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Penzance, England. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Penzance
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Average weather in Penzance by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Penzance. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.