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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. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Area | 250.0 sq mi (647.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/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").