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Weather & Climate in Craven Arms, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Craven Arms experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 270 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 36.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 404 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
| Area | 1,309.3 sq mi (3,391.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.4431°N, 2.8356°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
61 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Sep 22, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 47 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom | M4.7 | 18 km | 18 km |
| Oct 25, 1999 | 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom | M4.5 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 106 km | 12 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 141 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 85 km | 13 km |
| May 29, 2013 | 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 124 km | 4 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 147 km | 3 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 128 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2022 | 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1994 | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 124 km | 4 km |
| Mar 17, 1994 | 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 1992 | 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.0 in |
Craven Arms has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (2.2").