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Weather & Climate in Heslington, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Heslington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 209 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 105.0 sq mi (272.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 59/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.9464°N, 1.0492°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 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 | 77 km | 18 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 123 km | 12 km |
| Jun 9, 2018 | 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 90 km | 4 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 137 km | 3 km |
| Apr 28, 2009 | 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 131 km | 9 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 | 47 km | 6 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 138 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 1998 | 74 km E of Flamborough, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 135 km | 25 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 89 km | 4 km |
| Feb 29, 2004 | 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 75 km | 12 km |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 1990 | 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2002 | 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | England, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Oct 2, 1999 | 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 52 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
Heslington has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (1.5").