As with the rest of the
British Isles and South Coast, Eastbourne experiences a
maritime climate with cool summers and mild winters. The local climate is notable for its high sunshine levels, at least relative to much of the rest of England - Eastbourne holds the record for the highest recorded amount of sunshine in a month, 383.9 hours in July 1911.[SUP]
[35][/SUP] Temperature extremes recorded at Eastbourne since 1960 range from 31.6 °C (88.9 °F) during July 1976,[SUP]
[36][/SUP] down to −9.7 °C (14.5 °F) In January 1987.[SUP]
[37][/SUP] Eastbourne's coastal location also means it tends to be milder than most areas, particularly during night. A whole six months of the year have never recorded an air frost, and in July the temperature has never fallen below 8.3 °C (46.9 °F). All temperature figures relate to the period 1960 onwards. The
Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "
Cfb" (Marine West Coast Climate/
Oceanic climate).[SUP]
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