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Weather & Climate in Rothwell, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rothwell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Area | 484.2 sq mi (1,254.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.4167°N, 0.8000°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.
| Feb 27, 2008 | 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 114 km | 18 km |
| Sep 22, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 92 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom | M4.7 | 149 km | 18 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 48 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 57 km | 13 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 35 km | 3 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 143 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 84 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2022 | 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 148 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 34 km | 2 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | England, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 1990 | 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2002 | 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 95 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.3 in |
Rothwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.6").