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Weather & Climate in Hamsterley, United Kingdom

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Hamsterley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 195 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days195 days/yr

Geography

Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Area937.5 sq mi (2,428.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates54.6833°N, 1.8167°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 14.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 137 km 5 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 135 km 4 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 97 km 9 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 135 km 5 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 58 km 6 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 136 km 4 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 125 km 12 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 136 km 5 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 136 km 8 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 144 km 13 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 136 km 5 km
Jul 5, 2004 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom M3.0 115 km 10 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 82 km 10 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 126 km 12 km
Oct 22, 2002 1 km WNW of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.9 138 km 5 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.8 136 km 5 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 33 km 10 km
Oct 25, 2002 2 km NNE of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.6 136 km 5 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 65 km 14 km
Oct 25, 2002 2 km E of Manchester, United Kingdom M2.5 136 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in Wettest

Hamsterley has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (2.0").

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