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Skipton, United Kingdom

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3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
14,623 Population 4/sq mi density
371 ft Elevation 113 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$46,714 median income, 3.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$350,437 home value, $1,168/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Skipton 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 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Area4,037.9 sq mi (10,458.2 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates53.9614°N, 2.0168°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.8"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.20"
Driest Month (May) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 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 M4.8 127 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 55 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 146 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 137 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 144 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 139 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 54 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 69 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 54 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 33 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 127 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 108 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 55 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 44 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 111 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 55 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 126 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 85 km
Oct 2, 1999 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom M3.2 114 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.4 in
March 41°F (5°C) 4.0 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in Driest
June 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 5.1 in
December 39°F (4°C) 5.2 in Wettest

Skipton has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and May the driest (2.8").

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