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Weather & Climate in Painswick, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Painswick 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 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 486 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 486 ft (148 m) |
| Area | 237.1 sq mi (614.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.7857°N, 2.1956°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
51 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 | 82 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom | M4.7 | 80 km | 18 km |
| Oct 25, 1999 | 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom | M4.5 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 115 km | 12 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 149 km | 12 km |
| Feb 20, 2014 | 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 144 km | 3 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 68 km | 13 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 145 km | 3 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 95 km | 7 km |
| May 30, 2022 | 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1994 | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 95 km | 7 km |
| Mar 17, 1994 | 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2002 | 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 74 km | 8 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 144 km | 2 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 66 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Painswick has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (2.0").