Compare the Climate and Weather in Stony Stratford, Luton Airport, RAF Benson, Alconbury Royal Air Force Base, RAF Brize Norton, and Birmingham Airport

This page lets you compare and contrast the weather and climate in Stony Stratford, Luton Airport, RAF Benson, Alconbury Royal Air Force Base, RAF Brize Norton, and Birmingham Airport year round.

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Stony Stratford
United Kingdom
Luton Airport
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RAF Benson
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RAF Brize Norton
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Birmingham Airport
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Average High and Low Temperature

Compare the Average High and Low Temperature in Stony Stratford, Luton Airport, RAF Benson, Alconbury Royal Air Force Base, RAF Brize Norton, and Birmingham AirportJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec25°F25°F30°F30°F35°F35°F40°F40°F45°F45°F50°F50°F55°F55°F60°F60°F65°F65°F70°F70°F75°F75°F5535714434284053NowNowLuton AirportLuton AirportBirmingham AirportBirmingham AirportStony StratfordStony StratfordRAF Brize NortonRAF Brize NortonRAF BensonRAF BensonAlconbury Royal Air Force BaseAlconbury Royal Air Force Base
The daily average high and low air temperature at 2 meters above the ground. The thin dotted lines are the corresponding perceived temperatures.
HighJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Stony Stratford 44°F45°F49°F55°F60°F66°F70°F70°F64°F57°F49°F45°F
Luton Airport 43°F44°F49°F54°F60°F66°F70°F70°F64°F57°F49°F44°F
RAF Benson 45°F46°F50°F55°F61°F67°F71°F70°F65°F57°F50°F46°F
Alconbury Royal Air Force Base 44°F45°F50°F55°F61°F66°F70°F70°F65°F57°F50°F45°F
RAF Brize Norton 45°F46°F50°F55°F61°F66°F71°F70°F65°F57°F50°F46°F
Birmingham Airport 44°F45°F49°F55°F60°F66°F70°F69°F64°F56°F49°F45°F
LowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Stony Stratford 36°F35°F38°F40°F46°F51°F54°F54°F50°F46°F40°F37°F
Luton Airport 35°F35°F37°F40°F45°F51°F54°F54°F51°F46°F40°F37°F
RAF Benson 35°F34°F36°F39°F45°F50°F53°F53°F49°F44°F39°F36°F
Alconbury Royal Air Force Base 36°F36°F38°F41°F46°F52°F55°F55°F51°F46°F41°F37°F
RAF Brize Norton 35°F35°F37°F40°F45°F51°F54°F54°F50°F45°F40°F36°F
Birmingham Airport 35°F34°F37°F39°F44°F50°F53°F53°F49°F44°F39°F36°F

Stony Stratford

Average Hourly Temperature in Stony StratfordJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec12 AM12 AM4 AM4 AM8 AM8 AM12 PM12 PM4 PM4 PM8 PM8 PM12 AM12 AMNowNowvery coldvery coldcoldcoldcoolcomfortable

Luton Airport

Average Hourly Temperature in Luton AirportJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec12 AM12 AM4 AM4 AM8 AM8 AM12 PM12 PM4 PM4 PM8 PM8 PM12 AM12 AMNowNowvery coldvery coldcoldcoldcoolcomfortable

RAF Benson

Average Hourly Temperature in RAF BensonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec12 AM12 AM4 AM4 AM8 AM8 AM12 PM12 PM4 PM4 PM8 PM8 PM12 AM12 AMNowNowvery coldvery coldcoldcoldcoolcomfortable

Alconbury Royal Air Force Base

Average Hourly Temperature in Alconbury Royal Air Force BaseJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec12 AM12 AM4 AM4 AM8 AM8 AM12 PM12 PM4 PM4 PM8 PM8 PM12 AM12 AMNowNowvery coldvery coldcoldcoldcoolcomfortable

RAF Brize Norton

Average Hourly Temperature in RAF Brize NortonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec12 AM12 AM4 AM4 AM8 AM8 AM12 PM12 PM4 PM4 PM8 PM8 PM12 AM12 AMNowNowvery coldvery coldcoldcoldcoolcomfortable

Birmingham Airport

Average Hourly Temperature in Birmingham AirportJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec12 AM12 AM4 AM4 AM8 AM8 AM12 PM12 PM4 PM4 PM8 PM8 PM12 AM12 AMNowNowvery coldvery coldcoldcoldcoolcomfortable
frigid 15°F freezing 32°F very cold 45°F cold 55°F cool 65°F comfortable 75°F warm 85°F hot 95°F sweltering
The average hourly temperature, color coded into bands. The shaded overlays indicate night and civil twilight.

Chance of Clearer Skies

Compare the Chance of Clearer Skies in Stony Stratford, Luton Airport, RAF Benson, Alconbury Royal Air Force Base, RAF Brize Norton, and Birmingham AirportJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0%0%10%10%20%20%30%30%40%40%50%50%60%60%70%70%80%80%90%90%100%100%5725NowNowLuton AirportLuton AirportBirmingham AirportBirmingham AirportStony StratfordStony StratfordRAF Brize NortonRAF Brize NortonRAF BensonRAF BensonAlconbury Royal Air Force BaseAlconbury Royal Air Force Base
The percentage of time the sky is clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy (i.e., less than 60% of the sky is covered by clouds).
Clearer SkiesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Stony Stratford 28%33%35%42%45%50%56%53%49%40%29%26%
Luton Airport 28%34%36%42%46%50%56%54%49%41%30%26%
RAF Benson 29%34%35%43%46%50%56%54%50%41%30%26%
Alconbury Royal Air Force Base 29%34%36%42%46%50%56%53%48%41%31%28%
RAF Brize Norton 28%33%35%42%45%50%56%53%49%40%30%26%
Birmingham Airport 28%33%35%41%45%49%55%53%48%39%30%27%

Daily Chance of Precipitation

Compare the Daily Chance of Precipitation in Stony Stratford, Luton Airport, RAF Benson, Alconbury Royal Air Force Base, RAF Brize Norton, and Birmingham AirportJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0%0%10%10%20%20%30%30%40%40%50%50%60%60%70%70%80%80%90%90%100%100%3120322021NowNowLuton AirportLuton AirportBirmingham AirportBirmingham AirportRAF BensonRAF BensonAlconbury Royal Air Force BaseAlconbury Royal Air Force Base
The percentage of days in which precipitation is observed, excluding trace quantities.
Days of Precip.JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Stony Stratford 8.8d7.0d7.0d6.4d7.5d7.8d7.2d7.1d6.7d8.9d8.8d9.0d
Luton Airport 8.8d6.8d6.9d6.5d7.4d7.8d7.0d7.0d6.9d8.8d8.8d9.0d
RAF Benson 9.1d7.2d7.0d6.7d7.5d7.9d6.7d6.9d7.1d9.1d9.2d9.4d
Alconbury Royal Air Force Base 8.4d6.9d6.9d6.3d7.3d7.8d7.3d7.3d7.0d8.6d8.3d8.5d
RAF Brize Norton 9.4d7.4d7.7d7.1d7.8d7.9d7.0d7.5d7.2d9.3d9.5d9.8d
Birmingham Airport 9.6d7.6d7.5d6.9d8.2d8.1d7.2d8.0d7.3d9.3d9.3d9.6d

Average Monthly Rainfall

Compare the Average Monthly Rainfall in Stony Stratford, Luton Airport, RAF Benson, Alconbury Royal Air Force Base, RAF Brize Norton, and Birmingham AirportJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0.0 in0.0 in0.5 in0.5 in1.0 in1.0 in1.5 in1.5 in2.0 in2.0 in2.5 in2.5 in2.01.22.21.31.9NowNowLuton AirportLuton AirportBirmingham AirportBirmingham AirportStony StratfordStony StratfordRAF Brize NortonRAF Brize NortonRAF BensonRAF BensonAlconbury Royal Air Force BaseAlconbury Royal Air Force Base
The average rainfall accumulated over the course of a sliding 31-day period centered on the day in question.
RainfallJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Stony Stratford 1.6″1.3″1.2″1.3″1.6″1.7″1.4″1.6″1.6″2.0″1.9″1.8″
Luton Airport 1.6″1.2″1.2″1.2″1.5″1.6″1.4″1.5″1.6″2.0″1.9″1.8″
RAF Benson 1.9″1.4″1.3″1.3″1.6″1.6″1.4″1.5″1.7″2.2″2.1″2.0″
Alconbury Royal Air Force Base 1.5″1.2″1.2″1.2″1.5″1.7″1.4″1.6″1.6″1.9″1.7″1.7″
RAF Brize Norton 1.9″1.5″1.4″1.4″1.7″1.7″1.4″1.6″1.7″2.2″2.2″2.1″
Birmingham Airport 1.8″1.4″1.3″1.3″1.7″1.8″1.6″1.7″1.8″2.2″2.1″1.9″

Hours of Daylight

Compare the Hours of Daylight in Stony Stratford, Luton Airport, RAF Benson, Alconbury Royal Air Force Base, RAF Brize Norton, and Birmingham AirportJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec4 hr4 hr6 hr6 hr8 hr8 hr10 hr10 hr12 hr12 hr14 hr14 hr16 hr16 hr18 hr18 hr20 hr20 hr16.77.7NowNowLuton AirportLuton AirportBirmingham AirportBirmingham AirportStony StratfordStony StratfordRAF Brize NortonRAF Brize NortonRAF BensonRAF BensonAlconbury Royal Air Force BaseAlconbury Royal Air Force Base
The number of hours during which the Sun is at least partly above the horizon.
DaylightJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Stony Stratford 8.3h10.0h11.9h14.0h15.7h16.7h16.2h14.6h12.6h10.6h8.8h7.8h
Luton Airport 8.4h10.0h11.9h13.9h15.7h16.6h16.1h14.6h12.6h10.6h8.8h7.9h
RAF Benson 8.4h10.0h11.9h13.9h15.7h16.6h16.1h14.5h12.6h10.6h8.8h7.9h
Alconbury Royal Air Force Base 8.3h9.9h11.9h14.0h15.8h16.7h16.2h14.6h12.6h10.6h8.8h7.8h
RAF Brize Norton 8.4h10.0h11.9h13.9h15.7h16.6h16.1h14.5h12.6h10.6h8.8h7.9h
Birmingham Airport 8.3h9.9h11.9h14.0h15.8h16.7h16.2h14.6h12.6h10.6h8.7h7.8h

Chance of Muggy Conditions

Compare the Chance of Muggy Conditions in Stony Stratford, Luton Airport, RAF Benson, Alconbury Royal Air Force Base, RAF Brize Norton, and Birmingham AirportJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0%0%10%10%20%20%30%30%40%40%50%50%60%60%70%70%80%80%90%90%100%100%11NowNowBirmingham AirportBirmingham Airport
The percentage of time that is muggy, oppressive, or miserable (i.e., a dew point greater than 65°F).
Muggy daysJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Stony Stratford 0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.1d0.1d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d
Luton Airport 0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.2d0.4d0.5d0.1d0.0d0.0d0.0d
RAF Benson 0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.1d0.1d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d
Alconbury Royal Air Force Base 0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.1d0.2d0.2d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d
RAF Brize Norton 0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.1d0.1d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d
Birmingham Airport 0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.1d0.1d0.1d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d

Average Wind Speed

Compare the Average Wind Speed in Stony Stratford, Luton Airport, RAF Benson, Alconbury Royal Air Force Base, RAF Brize Norton, and Birmingham AirportJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0 mph0 mph2 mph2 mph4 mph4 mph6 mph6 mph8 mph8 mph10 mph10 mph12 mph12 mph14 mph14 mph13.39.6NowNowLuton AirportLuton AirportBirmingham AirportBirmingham AirportStony StratfordStony StratfordRAF Brize NortonRAF Brize NortonRAF BensonRAF Benson
The average of mean hourly wind speeds at 10 meters above the ground.
Wind Speed (mph)JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Stony Stratford 13.212.612.110.810.39.79.79.910.711.511.812.5
Luton Airport 13.112.612.110.910.39.79.79.810.611.511.812.4
RAF Benson 13.012.512.010.810.49.99.910.010.711.511.712.4
Alconbury Royal Air Force Base 13.112.712.110.810.39.69.59.810.711.611.912.4
RAF Brize Norton 13.012.511.910.710.39.89.89.910.611.411.612.3
Birmingham Airport 12.912.511.910.710.39.69.69.710.411.311.612.2

Average Water Temperature

Compare the Average Water Temperature in Stony Stratford, Luton Airport, RAF Benson, Alconbury Royal Air Force Base, RAF Brize Norton, and Birmingham AirportJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec40°F40°F45°F45°F50°F50°F55°F55°F60°F60°F65°F65°FNaNNaNNaN6341NaNNaNNowNowAlconbury Royal Air Force BaseAlconbury Royal Air Force Base
The daily average wide-area surface water temperature.
Water Temp.JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Alconbury Royal Air Force Base 42°F41°F42°F46°F52°F57°F61°F63°F60°F55°F49°F44°F

Tourism Score

Compare the Tourism Score in Stony Stratford, Luton Airport, RAF Benson, Alconbury Royal Air Force Base, RAF Brize Norton, and Birmingham AirportJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec002244668810106.80.1NowNowLuton AirportLuton AirportBirmingham AirportBirmingham AirportStony StratfordStony StratfordRAF Brize NortonRAF Brize NortonRAF BensonRAF BensonAlconbury Royal Air Force BaseAlconbury Royal Air Force Base
The tourism score, which favors clear, rainless days with perceived temperatures between 65°F and 80°F.

Beach/Pool Score

Compare the Beach/Pool Score in Stony Stratford, Luton Airport, RAF Benson, Alconbury Royal Air Force Base, RAF Brize Norton, and Birmingham AirportJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec002244668810102.8NowNowLuton AirportLuton AirportBirmingham AirportBirmingham AirportStony StratfordStony StratfordRAF Brize NortonRAF Brize NortonRAF BensonRAF Benson
The beach/pool score, which favors clear, rainless days with perceived temperatures between 75°F and 90°F.

Growing Season

Compare the Growing Season in Stony Stratford, Luton Airport, RAF Benson, Alconbury Royal Air Force Base, RAF Brize Norton, and Birmingham AirportJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0%0%20%20%40%40%60%60%80%80%100%100%NowNowLuton AirportLuton AirportBirmingham AirportBirmingham AirportStony StratfordStony StratfordRAF Brize NortonRAF Brize NortonRAF BensonRAF BensonAlconbury Royal Air Force BaseAlconbury Royal Air Force Base
The percentage chance that a given day is within the growing season, defined as the longest continuous period of non-freezing temperatures (≥ 32°F) in the year (the calendar year in the Northern Hemisphere, or from July 1 until June 30 in the Southern Hemisphere).

Growing Degree Days

Compare the Growing Degree Days in Stony Stratford, Luton Airport, RAF Benson, Alconbury Royal Air Force Base, RAF Brize Norton, and Birmingham AirportJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec500°F500°F1,000°F1,000°F1,500°F1,500°FNowNowLuton AirportLuton AirportBirmingham AirportBirmingham AirportStony StratfordStony StratfordRAF Brize NortonRAF Brize NortonRAF BensonRAF BensonAlconbury Royal Air Force BaseAlconbury Royal Air Force Base
The average growing degree days accumulated over the course of the year, where growing degree days are defined as the integral of warmth above a base temperature (50°F in this case).

Average Daily Incident Shortwave Solar Energy

Compare the Average Daily Incident Shortwave Solar Energy in Stony Stratford, Luton Airport, RAF Benson, Alconbury Royal Air Force Base, RAF Brize Norton, and Birmingham AirportJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0 kWh0 kWh1 kWh1 kWh2 kWh2 kWh3 kWh3 kWh4 kWh4 kWh5 kWh5 kWh6 kWh6 kWh7 kWh7 kWh6.30.6NowNowLuton AirportLuton AirportBirmingham AirportBirmingham AirportStony StratfordStony StratfordRAF Brize NortonRAF Brize NortonRAF BensonRAF BensonAlconbury Royal Air Force BaseAlconbury Royal Air Force Base
The average daily shortwave solar energy reaching the ground per square meter.
Solar Energy (kWh)JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Stony Stratford 0.81.62.94.45.66.26.15.23.72.11.00.6
Luton Airport 0.81.62.94.55.76.26.15.23.72.21.00.6
RAF Benson 0.81.62.94.55.76.36.25.33.82.21.10.6
Alconbury Royal Air Force Base 0.81.62.84.45.66.26.15.13.72.11.00.6
RAF Brize Norton 0.81.62.94.55.66.26.25.23.72.11.00.6
Birmingham Airport 0.81.52.84.45.66.16.15.13.62.11.00.6

This report illustrates the typical weather for Stony Stratford, Luton Airport, RAF Benson, Alconbury Royal Air Force Base, RAF Brize Norton, and Birmingham Airport year round, based on a statistical analysis of historical hourly weather reports and model reconstructions from January 1, 1980 to December 31, 2016.

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