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Weather & Climate in Gretna, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gretna experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 272 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 7.3 sq mi (18.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 416/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.9938°N, 3.0659°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Apr 28, 2009 | 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 92 km | 9 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 129 km | 6 km |
| Aug 25, 2013 | 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 125 km | 8 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2001 | 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 38 km | 12 km |
| Jan 23, 2020 | 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1997 | 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2000 | 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 30 km | 14 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 35 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
Gretna has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 39°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and April the driest (2.0").