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Weather & Climate in Houghton, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Houghton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 331/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.3328°N, 0.1207°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 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 | 120 km | 18 km |
| Sep 22, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 139 km | 9 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 76 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 101 km | 13 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 60 km | 3 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 60 km | 2 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 8 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 1990 | 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2022 | 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 141 km | 13 km |
| Oct 2, 1999 | 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2002 | 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 138 km | 9 km |
| Oct 7, 1998 | 3 km ESE of Ulceby, United Kingdom | M3.1 | 141 km | 31 km |
| Apr 5, 2008 | 3 km SSE of Middle Rasen, United Kingdom | M3.1 | 115 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in |
Houghton has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (1.3").