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Rishton, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
6,625 Population 212/sq mi density
449 ft Elevation 137 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$44,433 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$162,720 home value, $1,111/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Rishton 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 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 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 Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Area31.3 sq mi (81.1 km²)
Population Density212/sq mi
Coordinates53.7681°N, 2.4144°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.6"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.63"
Driest Month (May) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

47 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 M4.8 143 km
Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 140 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 35 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 146 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 111 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 35 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 110 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 59 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 43 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 100 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 109 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 67 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 37 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 147 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 35 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 122 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 37 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 126 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 91 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
March 41°F (5°C) 4.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in Driest
June 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in
October 49°F (9°C) 5.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 5.6 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 5.6 in

Rishton has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and May the driest (2.8").

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