All Countries
Weather & Climate in Market Harborough, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Market Harborough experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 328.2 sq mi (850.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.4776°N, 0.9205°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
50 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 | 110 km | 18 km |
| Sep 22, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 83 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom | M4.7 | 141 km | 18 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 41 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 52 km | 13 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 140 km | 4 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 31 km | 3 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 75 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 | 30 km | 2 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 138 km | 4 km |
| Feb 29, 2004 | 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 141 km | 12 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | England, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 1990 | 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 82 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
Market Harborough has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.7").