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Weather & Climate in Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Leighton Buzzard experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 318 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Area | 412.4 sq mi (1,068.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 91/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.9172°N, 0.6580°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Sep 22, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 122 km | 9 km |
| Apr 28, 2007 | 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 104 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 77 km | 13 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 90 km | 3 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 90 km | 2 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 1990 | 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2022 | 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1999 | 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2002 | 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 121 km | 9 km |
| Sep 17, 1993 | 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1994 | 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in |
Leighton Buzzard has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.8").