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Rawtenstall, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0
B Good
22,114 Population 321/sq mi density
561 ft Elevation 171 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$44,797 median income, 4.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$243,655 home value, $1,120/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Rawtenstall experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation561 ft (171 m)
Area68.8 sq mi (178.2 km²)
Population Density321/sq mi
Coordinates53.7008°N, 2.2844°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.6"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.63"
Driest Month (May) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 133 km
Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 132 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 25 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 134 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 25 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 115 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 106 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 31 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 71 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 94 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 67 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 97 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 27 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 148 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 24 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 99 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 26 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 126 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 82 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.4 in
February 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 4.3 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in Driest
June 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 4.2 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.4 in
November 42°F (6°C) 5.6 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 5.6 in

Rawtenstall has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and May the driest (3.0").

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