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Weather & Climate in Market Drayton, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Market Drayton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 344 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Area | 1,309.3 sq mi (3,391.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.9054°N, 2.4901°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
56 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 | 49 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom | M4.7 | 74 km | 18 km |
| Oct 25, 1999 | 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 110 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 92 km | 13 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 68 km | 4 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 121 km | 3 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 23 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2013 | 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2009 | 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 145 km | 9 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 93 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2022 | 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 1994 | 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 120 km | 2 km |
| Feb 12, 2002 | 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 144 km | 8 km |
| Jul 29, 1992 | 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in |
Market Drayton has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.9").