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Weather & Climate in Ambleside, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ambleside experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Area | 1,722.0 sq mi (4,459.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.4326°N, 2.9617°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Oct 21, 2002 | 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 117 km | 4 km |
| Apr 28, 2009 | 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 30 km | 9 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 90 km | 6 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 119 km | 4 km |
| Feb 29, 2004 | 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 115 km | 12 km |
| Oct 23, 2002 | 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Aug 25, 2013 | 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 67 km | 8 km |
| Oct 29, 2002 | 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom | M3.1 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 44 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2001 | 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 86 km | 12 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 1 km WNW of Longsight, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 2020 | 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2002 | 2 km NNE of Longsight, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Apr 24, 2000 | 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 39 km | 14 km |
| Oct 25, 2002 | 2 km E of Manchester, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2002 | 1 km ENE of Manchester, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 116 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 7.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 7.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 7.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
Ambleside has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 36°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 69.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.8") and June the driest (3.9").