Luton, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

213,052 Population 12,727/sq mi density
384 ft Elevation 117 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Luton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation384 ft (117 m)
Area16.7 sq mi (43.4 km²)
Population Density12,727/sq mi
Coordinates51.8797°N, 0.4175°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.0"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 4.6"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.60"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Feb 21, 2022.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 138 km
Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 133 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 103 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 112 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 93 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 96 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 85 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 143 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 149 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 139 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 96 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 62 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 75 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 135 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 127 km
Feb 21, 2022 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom M3.2 127 km
Sep 23, 2002 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M3.2 137 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 118 km
Jun 17, 1999 7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom M3.0 144 km
Jan 27, 2015 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom M2.9 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.9 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m - 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in Wettest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in

Luton has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (1.8").

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