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Weather & Climate in South Hetton, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
South Hetton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 208 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 937.5 sq mi (2,428.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.7991°N, 1.4067°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Jun 9, 2018 | 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2009 | 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 126 km | 9 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 72 km | 6 km |
| Feb 29, 2004 | 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 142 km | 12 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 149 km | 13 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2004 | 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2009 | 5 km ENE of Goxhill, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 145 km | 15 km |
| May 13, 2001 | 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 147 km | 12 km |
| Jan 23, 2020 | 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2000 | 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 90 km | 14 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 100 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.9 in |
South Hetton has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.9").