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Weather & Climate in Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Scunthorpe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 212 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 372.9 sq mi (965.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 219/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.5791°N, 0.6544°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 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 | 29 km | 18 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 83 km | 12 km |
| Jun 9, 2018 | 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 95 km | 3 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 101 km | 4 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 93 km | 6 km |
| Jun 21, 1998 | 74 km E of Flamborough, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 122 km | 25 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 95 km | 2 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 99 km | 4 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 29, 2004 | 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 89 km | 12 km |
| Oct 23, 2002 | 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | England, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 1990 | 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 26 km | 13 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 | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
Scunthorpe has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (1.5").