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High Peak, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0
B Good
92,666 Population 380/sq mi density
1,099 ft Elevation 335 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,944 median income, 4.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$325,628 home value, $1,249/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.6% bachelor's degree or higher
High Peak experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches. The area receives 19.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,099 ft (335 m)
Area244.0 sq mi (632.0 km²)
Population Density380/sq mi
Coordinates53.3680°N, 1.8454°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.5"
54% above US avg
Snowfall 19.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.20"
Driest Month (May) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

52 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 M4.8 100 km
Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 97 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 140 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 28 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 88 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 134 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 122 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 26 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 104 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 89 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 134 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 16 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 118 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 52 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 75 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 90 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 138 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 23 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 103 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 24 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 5.0 in
February 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 4.1 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
May 49°F (10°C) 3.1 in Driest
June 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
July 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
August 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 5.1 in
December 38°F (3°C) 5.2 in Wettest

High Peak has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 36°F in February to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and May the driest (3.1").

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