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Weather & Climate in Alderley Edge, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alderley Edge 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 285 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Area | 638.7 sq mi (1,654.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.3039°N, 2.2377°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
54 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Sep 22, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 87 km | 9 km |
| Feb 27, 2008 | 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 127 km | 18 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom | M4.7 | 121 km | 18 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 19 km | 5 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 105 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 121 km | 13 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 21 km | 4 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 120 km | 3 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 25 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2009 | 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 109 km | 9 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2022 | 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 104 km | 6 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 1994 | 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 120 km | 2 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 20 km | 4 km |
| Jul 29, 1992 | 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in |
Alderley Edge has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 37°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (2.0").