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Weather & Climate in Gainsborough, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gainsborough experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,016/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.3833°N, 0.7667°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
46 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 | 29 km | 18 km |
| Sep 22, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 133 km | 9 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 60 km | 12 km |
| Jun 9, 2018 | 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 135 km | 13 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 73 km | 3 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 94 km | 4 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 105 km | 6 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 38 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2022 | 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 1998 | 74 km E of Flamborough, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 140 km | 25 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 92 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 74 km | 2 km |
| Feb 29, 2004 | 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 84 km | 12 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2002 | 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 93 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) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in |
Gainsborough has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (1.4").