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Weather & Climate in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Milton Keynes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 374 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 374 ft (114 m) |
| Area | 34.0 sq mi (88.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,545/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.0417°N, 0.7558°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
38 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 | 109 km | 9 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 | 90 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 64 km | 13 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 76 km | 3 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 76 km | 2 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | England, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 1990 | 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2022 | 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1993 | 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1999 | 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2002 | 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 108 km | 9 km |
| Apr 5, 2008 | 3 km SSE of Middle Rasen, United Kingdom | M3.1 | 149 km | 19 km |
| Nov 5, 1994 | 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 135 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in |
Milton Keynes has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.5").