The climate of Wakefield
The current climate in Wakefield features temperatures ranging from a high of 20°C to a low of 6°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 13°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 12°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 Wakefield, England.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Wakefield in recent years was 37°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -4°C in February 2018.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Wakefield gets 835 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 12 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Wakefield?
The best time to visit Wakefield for mild to warm weather is May up to September. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Wakefield.
Climate Table of Wakefield
The climate table of Wakefield 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) | 6 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 8 |
Temp. min (°C) | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 74 | 75 | 70 | 37 | 55 | 58 | 74 | 61 | 64 | 90 | 88 | 89 |
Snow (cm) | 1,6 | 4,2 | 3,0 | 0,6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,6 | 2,0 |
UV Index | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
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 Wakefield, England. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Wakefield
Yearly Temperature in Wakefield
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield
Total Yearly Precipitation in Wakefield
Average Snowfall per Month in Wakefield
Total Yearly Snowfall in Wakefield
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield
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Average weather in Wakefield by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Wakefield. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.