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Weather & Climate in Staithes, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Staithes 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 281 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 30.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 119.3 sq mi (309.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.5590°N, 0.7926°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 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 | 132 km | 18 km |
| Jun 9, 2018 | 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 150 km | 4 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 71 km | 6 km |
| Jun 21, 1998 | 74 km E of Flamborough, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 129 km | 25 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 150 km | 4 km |
| Feb 29, 2004 | 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 136 km | 12 km |
| Oct 23, 2002 | 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 121 km | 13 km |
| Apr 5, 2008 | 3 km SSE of Middle Rasen, United Kingdom | M3.1 | 137 km | 19 km |
| Oct 7, 1998 | 3 km ESE of Ulceby, United Kingdom | M3.1 | 112 km | 31 km |
| Jul 5, 2004 | 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2009 | 5 km ENE of Goxhill, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 103 km | 15 km |
| Jan 23, 2020 | 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2000 | 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom | M2.6 | 132 km | 14 km |
| Aug 10, 2007 | 2 km SW of Failsworth, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 150 km | 5 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom | M2.5 | 140 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in |
Staithes has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.9").