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Weather & Climate in Skelton, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Skelton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 335 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Area | 119.3 sq mi (309.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.5606°N, 0.9883°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
27 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 | 136 km | 18 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jun 9, 2018 | 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 143 km | 4 km |
| Apr 28, 2009 | 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 139 km | 9 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 61 km | 6 km |
| Jun 21, 1998 | 74 km E of Flamborough, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 141 km | 25 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 143 km | 4 km |
| Feb 29, 2004 | 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 129 km | 12 km |
| Oct 23, 2002 | 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 120 km | 13 km |
| Oct 7, 1998 | 3 km ESE of Ulceby, United Kingdom | M3.1 | 116 km | 31 km |
| Oct 29, 2002 | 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom | M3.1 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Apr 5, 2008 | 3 km SSE of Middle Rasen, United Kingdom | M3.1 | 140 km | 19 km |
| Jul 5, 2004 | 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2009 | 5 km ENE of Goxhill, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 108 km | 15 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 1 km WNW of Longsight, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 144 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) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in |
Skelton has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (2.0").