Climate
Welburn is situated within the North East England climate range. It's climate is influenced by the locations Eastern and Western boundaries. The high altitude of the nearby Pennines results in a wet, dull, frequently cool environment. The Pennines also casts a 'rain shadow' throughout the area that mixes with the prevailing westerly winds. The North sea also contributes to the climate as it exerts a moderate control on coastal areas in which it keeps summer conditions relatively cool. The average temperature of Welburn depend upon the altitude and its proximity to the coast. Temperature shows a dirunal and seasonal variation. January is usually the coldest month with daily temperatures varying from -0.5°C on the highest ground to 1.5°C along the coast in the area of South Yorkshire. The lowest known temperature recorded in the region was in Houghall near Durham, which is located approximately 70.4 miles from Welburn. The temperature recorded was -21.1°C on 5 January 1941. The summer months are considerably warmer, especially the months of July and August with a mean daily temperature ranging from 21°C in the South of Yorkshire, to a temperature of 16°C or less in areas situated in the higher Pennines. The highest known temperature for this region was in August 1990, with temperatures of 33°C caused by several heatwaves. Average annual sunshine durations over the region of North East England range from 1500 hours along the coast to less than 1250 hours in the higher Pennines, this also explains the temperature range due to the difference in altitudes.
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