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Weather & Climate in Skegness, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Skegness experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 670.6 sq mi (1,737.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.1436°N, 0.3363°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 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 | 53 km | 18 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2015 | 59 km ENE of Mundesley, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 122 km | 4 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 86 km | 12 km |
| May 16, 1998 | 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2018 | 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 2000 | 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 84 km | 3 km |
| May 2, 1995 | 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 1994 | 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2003 | North Sea | M3.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 86 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 1998 | 74 km E of Flamborough, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 112 km | 25 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2005 | 82 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 91 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 16 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 97 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
Skegness has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (1.5").