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Weather & Climate in Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Stoke-on-Trent experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 374 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 374 ft (114 m) |
| Area | 35.8 sq mi (92.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,215/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.0042°N, 2.1854°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
55 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 | 54 km | 9 km |
| Feb 27, 2008 | 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 131 km | 18 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom | M4.7 | 94 km | 18 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 91 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 89 km | 13 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 54 km | 4 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 103 km | 3 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2009 | 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 141 km | 9 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 54 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2022 | 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 134 km | 6 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 1992 | 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 1994 | 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 52 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 103 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in |
Stoke-on-Trent has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (2.1").