Weather & Climate in Darlington, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Darlington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 7.6 sq mi (19.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,207/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.5243°N, 1.5504°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
27 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 | 148 km | 18 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jun 9, 2018 | 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 123 km | 4 km |
| Apr 28, 2009 | 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 103 km | 9 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 40 km | 6 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 123 km | 4 km |
| Feb 29, 2004 | 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 111 km | 12 km |
| Oct 23, 2002 | 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Aug 25, 2013 | 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 140 km | 8 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 121 km | 13 km |
| Oct 29, 2002 | 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom | M3.1 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Oct 7, 1998 | 3 km ESE of Ulceby, United Kingdom | M3.1 | 132 km | 31 km |
| Jul 5, 2004 | 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2009 | 5 km ENE of Goxhill, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 126 km | 15 km |
| May 13, 2001 | 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 148 km | 12 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 1 km WNW of Longsight, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 123 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.5 in |
Darlington has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.7").