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Weather & Climate in Durham, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Durham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 208 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 27.8 sq mi (72.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,717/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.7768°N, 1.5757°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 149 km | 4 km |
| Apr 28, 2009 | 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 115 km | 9 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 68 km | 6 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 150 km | 4 km |
| Feb 29, 2004 | 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 137 km | 12 km |
| Oct 23, 2002 | 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 149 km | 13 km |
| Oct 29, 2002 | 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom | M3.1 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Apr 11, 2009 | 5 km ENE of Goxhill, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 149 km | 15 km |
| Jul 5, 2004 | 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2001 | 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 137 km | 12 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 2020 | 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2002 | 2 km NNE of Longsight, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Apr 24, 2000 | 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 79 km | 14 km |
| Aug 10, 2007 | 2 km SW of Failsworth, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2002 | 2 km E of Manchester, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2002 | 1 km ENE of Manchester, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 149 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) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in |
Durham has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.6").