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Oswestry, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0
B Good
18,743 Population 14/sq mi density
446 ft Elevation 136 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$46,979 median income, 4.1% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$354,828 home value, $1,174/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Oswestry experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Area1,309.3 sq mi (3,391.1 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates52.8620°N, 3.0550°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.7"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 12.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

58 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 72 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 61 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 119 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 88 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 138 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 148 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 117 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 91 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 21 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 70 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 112 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 135 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 98 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 145 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 131 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 29 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 42 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 130 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 146 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 3.4 in
February 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 3.7 in

Oswestry has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (2.3").

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