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Weather & Climate in Banbury, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Banbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Area | 8.1 sq mi (21.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,992/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.0632°N, 1.3422°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 | 75 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom | M4.7 | 115 km | 18 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 93 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 30 km | 13 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 85 km | 3 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2022 | 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2002 | 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 137 km | 8 km |
| Mar 17, 1994 | 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 84 km | 2 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 132 km | 14 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1999 | 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 134 km | 6 km |
| Mar 4, 1990 | 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
Banbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.9").