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Weather & Climate in Harrogate, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Harrogate experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 417 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) |
| Area | 4,037.9 sq mi (10,458.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.9908°N, 1.5373°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
38 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 | 103 km | 18 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 135 km | 12 km |
| Jun 9, 2018 | 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 70 km | 4 km |
| Apr 28, 2009 | 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 99 km | 9 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 21 km | 6 km |
| May 30, 2022 | 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 70 km | 4 km |
| Feb 29, 2004 | 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 56 km | 12 km |
| Oct 23, 2002 | 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | England, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 1990 | 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2013 | 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 123 km | 8 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 66 km | 13 km |
| Oct 2, 1999 | 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2002 | 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom | M3.1 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Oct 7, 1998 | 3 km ESE of Ulceby, United Kingdom | M3.1 | 93 km | 31 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Harrogate has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (2.1").