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Weather & Climate in Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bishop Auckland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Area | 183.7 sq mi (475.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 142/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.6555°N, 1.6771°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
26 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 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jun 9, 2018 | 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 134 km | 4 km |
| Apr 28, 2009 | 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 102 km | 9 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 54 km | 6 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 135 km | 4 km |
| Feb 29, 2004 | 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 123 km | 12 km |
| Oct 23, 2002 | 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Aug 25, 2013 | 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 141 km | 8 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 138 km | 13 km |
| Oct 29, 2002 | 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom | M3.1 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Oct 7, 1998 | 3 km ESE of Ulceby, United Kingdom | M3.1 | 148 km | 31 km |
| Apr 11, 2009 | 5 km ENE of Goxhill, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 142 km | 15 km |
| Jul 5, 2004 | 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 86 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2001 | 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 135 km | 12 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 1 km WNW of Longsight, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 2020 | 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 24 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) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
Bishop Auckland has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.9").