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Weather & Climate in Scarborough, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Scarborough 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 290 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 4,037.9 sq mi (10,458.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.2797°N, 0.4044°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
26 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 | 98 km | 18 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jun 9, 2018 | 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 146 km | 4 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 82 km | 6 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 145 km | 4 km |
| Jun 21, 1998 | 74 km E of Flamborough, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 95 km | 25 km |
| Feb 29, 2004 | 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 131 km | 12 km |
| Oct 23, 2002 | 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 97 km | 13 km |
| Oct 7, 1998 | 3 km ESE of Ulceby, United Kingdom | M3.1 | 76 km | 31 km |
| Oct 29, 2002 | 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom | M3.1 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Apr 5, 2008 | 3 km SSE of Middle Rasen, United Kingdom | M3.1 | 103 km | 19 km |
| Apr 11, 2009 | 5 km ENE of Goxhill, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 67 km | 15 km |
| Jul 5, 2004 | 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 1 km WNW of Longsight, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 150 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
Scarborough has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.6").