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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Best time to visit Penzance?

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.

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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
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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

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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

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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

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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

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