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Weather & Climate in Launceston, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Launceston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 443 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Area | 3,058.0 sq mi (7,920.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.6370°N, 4.3601°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Oct 25, 1999 | 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 126 km | 12 km |
| Nov 10, 1996 | 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2014 | 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 82 km | 3 km |
| May 31, 2001 | 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 46 km | 29 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 109 km | 7 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 109 km | 7 km |
| Jan 1, 1994 | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1995 | 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2002 | 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 141 km | 8 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 137 km | 14 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 109 km | 7 km |
| Sep 23, 1992 | 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1999 | 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 142 km | 6 km |
| Jan 19, 2001 | 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1997 | 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2002 | 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 1999 | 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 1998 | 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 111 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | — | 97 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 4.9 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
Launceston has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 41°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and May the driest (2.6").