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Weather & Climate in Leeds, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Leeds experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Area | 213.0 sq mi (551.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,518/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.7965°N, 1.5479°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
46 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 | 91 km | 18 km |
| Sep 22, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 148 km | 9 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 115 km | 12 km |
| Jun 9, 2018 | 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 106 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 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 131 km | 3 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 47 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2009 | 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 105 km | 9 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 42 km | 6 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 78 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2022 | 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 131 km | 2 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 53 km | 4 km |
| Feb 29, 2004 | 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 39 km | 12 km |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | England, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 1990 | 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2002 | 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 54 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
Leeds has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.9").