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Weather & Climate in Horsforth, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Horsforth 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 476 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 | 476 ft (145 m) |
| Area | 231.2 sq mi (598.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 84/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.8426°N, 1.6375°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
44 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 | 99 km | 18 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 56 km | 5 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 122 km | 12 km |
| Jun 9, 2018 | 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 53 km | 4 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 138 km | 3 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 | 47 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 85 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2022 | 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 36 km | 6 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 138 km | 2 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 53 km | 4 km |
| Feb 29, 2004 | 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 39 km | 12 km |
| Mar 4, 1990 | 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2002 | 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | England, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 2022 | 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 146 km | 10 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 |
Horsforth 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").