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Weather & Climate in Newcastle under Lyme, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Newcastle under Lyme experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 525 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Area | 131.1 sq mi (339.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 987/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.0000°N, 2.2333°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
54 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 | 54 km | 9 km |
| Feb 27, 2008 | 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 134 km | 18 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom | M4.7 | 92 km | 18 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 94 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 90 km | 13 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 54 km | 4 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 106 km | 3 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2009 | 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 140 km | 9 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 55 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2022 | 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 136 km | 6 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 1992 | 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 1994 | 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 53 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 105 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in |
Newcastle under Lyme has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.9").