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Weather & Climate in Backbarrow, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Backbarrow experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 1,722.0 sq mi (4,459.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.2555°N, 2.9882°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
27 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 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 101 km | 4 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2009 | 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 10 km | 9 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 87 km | 6 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 103 km | 4 km |
| Feb 29, 2004 | 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 100 km | 12 km |
| Feb 10, 1994 | 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2002 | 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Sep 1, 1999 | 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2013 | 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 49 km | 8 km |
| Oct 29, 2002 | 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom | M3.1 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 1 km WNW of Longsight, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 102 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 2001 | 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 103 km | 12 km |
| May 6, 1996 | 2 km NNW of Basford, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 2020 | 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Oct 16, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Y Felinheli, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 145 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 6.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 7.1 in |
Backbarrow has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.1") and May the driest (3.6").