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Weather & Climate in Dalton, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dalton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 202/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.1833°N, 1.3500°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
33 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Feb 27, 2008 | 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 110 km | 18 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Jun 9, 2018 | 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 95 km | 4 km |
| Apr 28, 2009 | 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 109 km | 9 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 20 km | 6 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 95 km | 4 km |
| Feb 29, 2004 | 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 81 km | 12 km |
| Oct 23, 2002 | 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | England, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 81 km | 13 km |
| Oct 2, 1999 | 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2013 | 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 138 km | 8 km |
| Apr 5, 2008 | 3 km SSE of Middle Rasen, United Kingdom | M3.1 | 113 km | 19 km |
| Oct 29, 2002 | 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom | M3.1 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Oct 7, 1998 | 3 km ESE of Ulceby, United Kingdom | M3.1 | 95 km | 31 km |
| Apr 11, 2009 | 5 km ENE of Goxhill, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 91 km | 15 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 82 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in |
Dalton has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.6").