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Weather & Climate in Ellesmere, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ellesmere experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 308 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 500/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.9084°N, 2.8981°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
61 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Sep 22, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 66 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom | M4.7 | 66 km | 18 km |
| Oct 25, 1999 | 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom | M4.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 147 km | 12 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 137 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 112 km | 13 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 80 km | 4 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 148 km | 3 km |
| May 29, 2013 | 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 16 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2009 | 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 140 km | 9 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2022 | 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 1992 | 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 1994 | 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2002 | 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 137 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in |
Ellesmere has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.9").