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Dewsbury, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0
B Good
56,640 Population 286/sq mi density
144 ft Elevation 44 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$45,551 median income, 6.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$252,085 home value, $1,139/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Dewsbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Area198.2 sq mi (513.4 km²)
Population Density286/sq mi
Coordinates53.6908°N, 1.6291°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.8"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.23"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

46 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 92 km
Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 135 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 46 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 107 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 112 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 43 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 126 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 123 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 34 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 105 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 53 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 69 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 112 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 123 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 42 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 28 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 139 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 86 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 99 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 42 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.2 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in Coldest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
July 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.9 in
December 40°F (5°C) 3.2 in Wettest

Dewsbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.9").

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