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Weather & Climate in Lifton, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lifton 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 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) |
| Area | 3,058.0 sq mi (7,920.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.6436°N, 4.2822°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 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 124 km | 12 km |
| Nov 10, 1996 | 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2014 | 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 80 km | 3 km |
| May 31, 2001 | 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 48 km | 29 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 104 km | 7 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 104 km | 7 km |
| Jan 1, 1994 | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1995 | 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2002 | 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 138 km | 8 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 133 km | 14 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 104 km | 7 km |
| Sep 23, 1992 | 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1999 | 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 139 km | 6 km |
| Jan 19, 2001 | 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1997 | 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2002 | 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 1999 | 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 1998 | 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 116 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 | — | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 4.8 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 | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
Lifton has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 41°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (2.4").