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Weather & Climate in Shifnal, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shifnal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 299 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Area | 1,309.3 sq mi (3,391.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.6704°N, 2.3725°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
59 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 | 23 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom | M4.7 | 57 km | 18 km |
| Oct 25, 1999 | 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom | M4.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 146 km | 12 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 104 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 68 km | 13 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 92 km | 4 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 112 km | 3 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 119 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 97 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2022 | 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2002 | 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 124 km | 8 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 91 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 111 km | 2 km |
| Jul 29, 1992 | 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in |
Shifnal has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.9").