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Weather & Climate in Nelson, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nelson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 558 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 16,378/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.8333°N, 2.2000°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
45 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 | 146 km | 9 km |
| Feb 27, 2008 | 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 132 km | 18 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 40 km | 5 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 142 km | 12 km |
| Jun 9, 2018 | 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 39 km | 4 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2009 | 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 65 km | 9 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2022 | 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 52 km | 6 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 40 km | 4 km |
| Feb 29, 2004 | 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 33 km | 12 km |
| Oct 23, 2002 | 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 40 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 1990 | 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 1994 | 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | England, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Sep 1, 1999 | 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.6 in |
Nelson has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 37°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and May the driest (3.0").