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Weather & Climate in Consett, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Consett experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 287 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 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 892 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
| Area | 937.5 sq mi (2,428.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.8540°N, 1.8316°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 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 | 108 km | 9 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 77 km | 6 km |
| Feb 29, 2004 | 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 144 km | 12 km |
| Aug 25, 2013 | 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2004 | 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2001 | 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 119 km | 12 km |
| Jan 23, 2020 | 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2000 | 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 63 km | 14 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 74 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.5 in |
Consett has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.8").