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Weather & Climate in Carrickfergus, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Carrickfergus experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,175/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.7158°N, 5.8058°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.9.
| May 13, 2001 | 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 145 km | 12 km |
| Nov 1, 2017 | 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 132 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in |
Carrickfergus has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 39°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and May the driest (2.1").