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Weather & Climate in Oxford, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oxford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 17.6 sq mi (45.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,210/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.7522°N, 1.2560°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
44 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 | 105 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom | M4.7 | 134 km | 18 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 125 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 | 114 km | 3 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 141 km | 7 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 141 km | 7 km |
| Feb 12, 2002 | 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 138 km | 8 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 114 km | 2 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 128 km | 14 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 141 km | 7 km |
| Mar 4, 1990 | 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1999 | 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 134 km | 6 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 90 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
Oxford has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (1.6").