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Weather & Climate in Ross on Wye, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ross on Wye experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 217 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 874.6 sq mi (2,265.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.9167°N, 2.5667°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 | 73 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom | M4.7 | 53 km | 18 km |
| Oct 25, 1999 | 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom | M4.5 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 91 km | 12 km |
| Feb 20, 2014 | 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 126 km | 3 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 77 km | 13 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 98 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 96 km | 7 km |
| May 30, 2022 | 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1994 | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 96 km | 7 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2002 | 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 53 km | 8 km |
| Mar 17, 1994 | 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 53 km | 14 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 96 km | 7 km |
| Sep 23, 1992 | 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
Ross on Wye has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.8").