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Weather & Climate in Kettering, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kettering experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Area | 484.2 sq mi (1,254.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 132/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.3984°N, 0.7257°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
40 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 | 115 km | 18 km |
| Sep 22, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 97 km | 9 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 51 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 62 km | 13 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 37 km | 3 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 147 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 75 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2022 | 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 36 km | 2 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 1990 | 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | England, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2022 | 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2002 | 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 97 km | 9 km |
| Sep 17, 1993 | 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.3 in |
Kettering has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.6").