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Weather & Climate in Birmingham, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Birmingham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 489 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 216 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Area | 103.4 sq mi (267.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,196/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.4814°N, 1.8998°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
57 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 | 18 km | 9 km |
| Feb 27, 2008 | 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 147 km | 18 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom | M4.7 | 76 km | 18 km |
| Oct 25, 1999 | 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom | M4.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 81 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 30 km | 13 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 84 km | 3 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 113 km | 4 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 111 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 88 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2022 | 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 112 km | 4 km |
| Feb 12, 2002 | 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 127 km | 8 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 83 km | 2 km |
| Mar 17, 1994 | 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 123 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) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
Birmingham has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (2.4").