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Weather & Climate in Driffield, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Driffield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 209 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 1,392.6 sq mi (3,606.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.0061°N, 0.4450°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 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 | 68 km | 18 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 132 km | 12 km |
| Jun 9, 2018 | 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 143 km | 3 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 128 km | 4 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 81 km | 6 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 144 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 1998 | 74 km E of Flamborough, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 95 km | 25 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 127 km | 4 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 29, 2004 | 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 113 km | 12 km |
| Oct 23, 2002 | 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 69 km | 13 km |
| Apr 5, 2008 | 3 km SSE of Middle Rasen, United Kingdom | M3.1 | 72 km | 19 km |
| Oct 7, 1998 | 3 km ESE of Ulceby, United Kingdom | M3.1 | 46 km | 31 km |
| Oct 29, 2002 | 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom | M3.1 | 129 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 38°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 | 51°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
Driffield has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.7").