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Lancaster, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0
B Good
47,162 Population 11,256/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$44,310 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$249,097 home value, $1,108/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Lancaster experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average47.9°F
11% below US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Population Density11,256/sq mi
Coordinates54.0465°N, 2.7999°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.3"
43% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.06"
Driest Month (May) 3.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 74 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 75 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 111 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 140 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 83 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 20 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 148 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 130 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 76 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 77 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 144 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 75 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 76 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 128 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 122 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 125 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 146 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 43 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 133 km
Oct 2, 1999 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom M3.2 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
March 42°F (5°C) 4.5 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in Driest
June 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in
September 55°F (13°C) 5.2 in
October 49°F (10°C) 5.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 6.1 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 5.9 in

Lancaster has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.1") and May the driest (3.0").

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