Weather & Climate in Magherafelt, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Magherafelt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Area | 1,083.3 sq mi (2,805.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.7536°N, 6.6066°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.
| May 3, 1998 | Scotland, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 150 km | 15 km |
| Aug 27, 1992 | 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2017 | 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 146 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 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 | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 4.4 in |
Magherafelt has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and May the driest (2.6").