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Weather & Climate in Peterborough, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Peterborough experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 132.4 sq mi (343.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,234/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.5736°N, 0.2478°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 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 | 129 km | 9 km |
| Feb 27, 2008 | 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 92 km | 18 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 51 km | 12 km |
| Jun 9, 2018 | 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 2000 | 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 98 km | 13 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 36 km | 3 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 37 km | 2 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 1990 | 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | England, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2022 | 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1999 | 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 113 km | 13 km |
| Sep 23, 2002 | 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 128 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in |
Peterborough has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.5").