Preston Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Preston Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
.
Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


39°C
Highest Temp
12 Jul. 26

-13°C
Lowest Temp
19 Feb. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthJuly34.8°C

Coldest MonthJanuary-6.61°C

Wettest MonthJanuary6.89mm

Windiest MonthJuly26.78km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Preston historically?

July is historically Preston's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 32°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 39°C on 2024-08-02.

2. What is the coldest month in Preston historically?

January is Preston's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around -10°C. The all-time record low of -30°C was recorded on 2013-01-14.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Preston over the past 17 years?

Preston's average annual rainfall is approximately 547.5mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Preston experience on average per year?

Preston historically records approximately 136.4 rainy days per year. December has the highest number of rain days at an average of 15.3 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Preston?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Preston is 39°C on 2024-08-02.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Preston?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Preston is -30°C on 2013-01-14.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Preston historically?

Preston experiences its strongest winds during July. The historic gust record of 49.3 kph was recorded on 2026-05-13.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Preston during a year?

Usually, Preston's humidity peaks in January at around 87.9% and drops to its lowest in August at approximately 36.2%.