Colne Estuary
- Annual mean
- 10.5 °C
- Warmest month
- August
- Wettest month
- October
Long-term atmospheric averages for an Essex nature reserve based on representative coordinates
Annual rhythm and meteorological shifts at Abberton Reservoir are illustrated through twelve-month climate normals. Measurements include average daily minimum and maximum temperatures, precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight duration. All data reflects thirty-year historical averages derived from specific representative coordinates, providing a consistent baseline for understanding local environmental patterns independent of current weather conditions.

Long-term monthly thermal range and average daily precipitation trends across twelve calendar months
Compare long-term temperature bounds, average daily precipitation, and seasonal daylight patterns across the calendar year.
| Mean temperature | Precipitation | Humidity | Wind speed | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.1 °C-3.1° to 11.5° | 1.9 mm/day | 92.6% | 6 m/s | 8.1 hours |
| February | 4.2 °C-3.2° to 12.8° | 1.7 mm/day | 89.3% | 5.9 m/s | 9.7 hours |
| March | 6.2 °C-1.8° to 15.8° | 1.5 mm/day | 85.1% | 5.6 m/s | 11.6 hours |
| April | 8.7 °C-0.4° to 19.5° | 1.5 mm/day | 81.3% | 4.9 m/s | 13.7 hours |
| May | 12 °C2.1° to 22.4° | 1.7 mm/day | 79.4% | 4.8 m/s | 15.4 hours |
| June | 15 °C6.1° to 25.1° | 2.1 mm/day | 79.3% | 4.4 m/s | 16.4 hours |
| July | 17.3 °C9° to 26.7° | 1.9 mm/day | 78.5% | 4.3 m/s | 15.9 hours |
| August | 17.2 °C8.6° to 26.9° | 2 mm/day | 79.1% | 4.5 m/s | 14.3 hours |
| September | 14.5 °C6.4° to 23.5° | 1.8 mm/day | 82.4% | 4.8 m/s | 12.3 hours |
| October | 11 °C2.7° to 19.8° | 2.3 mm/day | 87% | 5.4 m/s | 10.3 hours |
| November | 7.2 °C-0.9° to 15.4° | 2.3 mm/day | 92.3% | 5.5 m/s | 8.5 hours |
| December | 4.7 °C-2.3° to 12.1° | 2.2 mm/day | 93.8% | 5.7 m/s | 7.6 hours |
Comparing long-term averages for temperature, precipitation, wind, and daylight duration
Interactive climate map
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