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Rochdale, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.2 /5.0
B Good
97,550 Population 1,319/sq mi density
417 ft Elevation 127 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$44,018 median income, 6.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$251,057 home value, $1,100/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Rochdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches. The area receives 19.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation417 ft (127 m)
Area73.9 sq mi (191.5 km²)
Population Density1,319/sq mi
Coordinates53.6177°N, 2.1552°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.5"
54% above US avg
Snowfall 19.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.76"
Driest Month (May) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

50 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 M4.8 123 km
Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 122 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 16 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 122 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 147 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 15 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 119 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 138 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 101 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 19 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 83 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 88 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 70 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 85 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 16 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 145 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 138 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 12 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 89 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.7 in Driest
June 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
July 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
August 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in Warmest
September 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
October 49°F (9°C) 4.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 4.7 in
December 40°F (4°C) 4.8 in Wettest

Rochdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 37°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and May the driest (2.7").

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