Weather & Climate in Oswestry, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oswestry experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 446 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.8620°N, 3.0550°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
58 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 | 72 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom | M4.7 | 61 km | 18 km |
| Oct 25, 1999 | 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom | M4.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 138 km | 12 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 148 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 117 km | 13 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 91 km | 4 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 70 km | 5 km |
| May 29, 2013 | 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2009 | 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 145 km | 9 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2022 | 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 1994 | 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2002 | 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 130 km | 8 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 91 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.7 in |
Oswestry has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (2.3").