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Weather & Climate in Ashton in Makerfield, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ashton in Makerfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Area | 67.2 sq mi (173.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 432/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.4833°N, 2.6500°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
47 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 | 112 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom | M4.7 | 132 km | 18 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 29 km | 5 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 139 km | 12 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 31 km | 4 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 43 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2009 | 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 80 km | 9 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 101 km | 6 km |
| May 30, 2022 | 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 1994 | 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 33 km | 4 km |
| Jul 29, 1992 | 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 29, 2004 | 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 44 km | 12 km |
| Feb 10, 1994 | 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | England, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2002 | 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 33 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 1990 | 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 85 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in |
Ashton in Makerfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (2.0").