Weather & Climate in Howth, Ireland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Howth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 561 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Area | 250.0 sq mi (647.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.3878°N, 6.0653°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Dublin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| May 29, 2013 | 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jul 29, 1992 | 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 1994 | 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1999 | 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2015 | 6 km WSW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 118 km | 9 km |
| Jun 26, 2013 | 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 106 km | 8 km |
| Oct 16, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Y Felinheli, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 124 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
Howth has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 41°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (2.0").