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Skelmersdale, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0
B Good
38,944 Population 208/sq mi density
233 ft Elevation 71 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$48,390 median income, 5.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$290,587 home value, $1,210/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Skelmersdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches. The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Area187.0 sq mi (484.4 km²)
Population Density208/sq mi
Coordinates53.5502°N, 2.7735°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.8"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 10.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.21"
Driest Month (May) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 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 M4.8 122 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 138 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 38 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 150 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 149 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 84 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 40 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 78 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 52 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 70 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 117 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 75 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 101 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 120 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 42 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 116 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 51 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 96 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 90 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in Coldest
March 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in Driest
June 56°F (14°C) 2.7 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.2 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.0 in

Skelmersdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and May the driest (2.2").

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