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Weather & Climate in Ilkley, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ilkley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 335 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Area | 184.5 sq mi (477.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 80/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.9245°N, 1.8233°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
39 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 | 114 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 | 136 km | 12 km |
| Jun 9, 2018 | 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 54 km | 4 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2009 | 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 83 km | 9 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 51 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2022 | 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 29 km | 6 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 55 km | 4 km |
| Feb 29, 2004 | 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 42 km | 12 km |
| Mar 4, 1990 | 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2002 | 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 54 km | 5 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | England, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 73 km | 13 km |
| Oct 2, 1999 | 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2013 | 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 104 km | 8 km |
| Apr 5, 2008 | 3 km SSE of Middle Rasen, United Kingdom | M3.1 | 116 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
Ilkley has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (2.4").