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Weather & Climate in Penzance, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Penzance experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,982/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.1186°N, 5.5372°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Nov 10, 1996 | 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 20 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2001 | 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 115 km | 29 km |
| Aug 17, 1995 | 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 2002 | 98 km S of Hugh Town, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2001 | 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2005 | 71 km WNW of Porspoder, France | M3.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1998 | 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 24 km | 5 km |
| Sep 5, 1999 | 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2008 | 38 km NW of St Just, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 46 km | 6 km |
| May 31, 1998 | 38 km WNW of Northam, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 133 km | 15 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 17 km SSW of Wembury, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2000 | 33 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2011 | 4 km WSW of Bovey Tracey, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 138 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.2 in |
Penzance has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 44°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (2.1").