Peterlee, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

20,329 Population 22/sq mi density
331 ft Elevation 101 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Peterlee experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Area937.5 sq mi (2,428.0 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates54.7603°N, 1.3365°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.99"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 141 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 127 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 149 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 69 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 140 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 144 km
Oct 7, 1998 3 km ESE of Ulceby, United Kingdom M3.1 146 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 110 km
Jul 5, 2004 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom M3.0 103 km
Apr 11, 2009 5 km ENE of Goxhill, United Kingdom M3.0 139 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 20 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 95 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in Coldest
March 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 2.7 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 2.9 in

Peterlee has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.9").

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