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Leek, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0
B Good
19,903 Population 79/sq mi density
646 ft Elevation 197 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$48,550 median income, 3.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$273,461 home value, $1,214/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Leek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 272 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation646 ft (197 m)
Area252.0 sq mi (652.7 km²)
Population Density79/sq mi
Coordinates53.1043°N, 2.0221°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.3"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 66 km
Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 117 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 109 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 44 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 83 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 96 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 123 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 44 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 97 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 61 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 124 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 135 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 41 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 58 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 47 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 121 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 42 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 110 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 96 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
February 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
May 51°F (10°C) 2.5 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in

Leek has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.4").

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