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Weather & Climate in Callington, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Callington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 528 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
| Area | 3,058.0 sq mi (7,920.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.5015°N, 4.3131°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.
| Feb 17, 2018 | 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 140 km | 12 km |
| Nov 10, 1996 | 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2014 | 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 96 km | 3 km |
| May 31, 2001 | 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 61 km | 29 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 114 km | 7 km |
| Jan 1, 1994 | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 114 km | 7 km |
| Aug 17, 1995 | 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 147 km | 14 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 114 km | 7 km |
| Sep 23, 1992 | 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1997 | 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2001 | 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2002 | 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 1999 | 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 44 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 1998 | 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 1998 | 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Aug 17, 1992 | 1 km E of Machen, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2008 | 38 km NW of St Just, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 123 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | — | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
Callington has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 41°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (2.4").