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Weather & Climate in Draperstown, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Draperstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 1,083.3 sq mi (2,805.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.8000°N, 6.7667°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.
| May 3, 1998 | Scotland, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 147 km | 15 km |
| Jan 26, 1990 | 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 1992 | 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2017 | 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 147 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.3 in |
Draperstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 40°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.3") and May the driest (3.0").