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Weather & Climate in Ribchester, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ribchester experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 250.3 sq mi (648.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.8136°N, 2.5324°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
42 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 | 146 km | 9 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 43 km | 5 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 43 km | 4 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2009 | 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 51 km | 9 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 52 km | 5 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 70 km | 6 km |
| May 30, 2022 | 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 1992 | 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 46 km | 4 km |
| Feb 29, 2004 | 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 45 km | 12 km |
| Mar 4, 1990 | 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2002 | 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Sep 1, 1999 | 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 1994 | 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | England, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Aug 25, 2013 | 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 58 km | 8 km |
| Oct 2, 1999 | 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.1 in |
Ribchester has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and May the driest (2.6").