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Weather & Climate in Cockermouth, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cockermouth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Area | 2,126.8 sq mi (5,508.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.6621°N, 3.3609°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Apr 28, 2009 | 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 59 km | 9 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 123 km | 6 km |
| Aug 25, 2013 | 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 86 km | 8 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 80 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2001 | 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 52 km | 12 km |
| Jan 23, 2020 | 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2000 | 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 37 km | 14 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 27 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
Cockermouth has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.8") and May the driest (2.9").