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Weather & Climate in Oldham, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oldham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 669 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Area | 25.9 sq mi (67.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,151/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.5405°N, 2.1183°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
52 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 | 114 km | 9 km |
| Feb 27, 2008 | 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 119 km | 18 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom | M4.7 | 148 km | 18 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 10 km | 5 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 114 km | 12 km |
| Jun 9, 2018 | 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 144 km | 13 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 7 km | 4 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 130 km | 3 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 11 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2009 | 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 91 km | 9 km |
| May 30, 2022 | 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 76 km | 6 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 8 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 130 km | 2 km |
| Mar 17, 1994 | 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 29, 2004 | 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 8 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
Oldham has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 37°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and May the driest (2.7").