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Weather & Climate in Lancaster, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lancaster experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,256/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.0465°N, 2.7999°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
38 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Oct 21, 2002 | 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 75 km | 4 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2009 | 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 20 km | 9 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2022 | 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 76 km | 6 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 77 km | 4 km |
| Jul 29, 1992 | 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 29, 2004 | 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 75 km | 12 km |
| Oct 23, 2002 | 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | England, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Sep 1, 1999 | 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 1994 | 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 1990 | 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2013 | 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 43 km | 8 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 133 km | 13 km |
| Oct 2, 1999 | 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.9 in |
Lancaster has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.1") and May the driest (3.0").